Virkon Aquatic & Healthy Koi

Written By Nicole Bracco

Why biosecurity matters, and how we protect every fish we raise.

At Robert’s Koi Farm, keeping koi healthy starts long before they reach your pond. We believe strong fish come from clean water, proper nutrition, and above all—attention to biosecurity. One of the tools we rely on regularly is Virkon Aquatic, a broad-spectrum disinfectant used to clean equipment and maintain safe conditions for our koi.

Why Biosecurity Is Non-Negotiable

When you raise koi at scale, you’re not just caring for fish—you’re protecting a whole living system. Diseases like KHV (Koi Herpesvirus) and parasites can wipe out years of breeding effort. That’s why we take preventative care seriously.

Every net, bucket, and tank we use is cleaned and sanitized between uses. Every new fish is quarantined. Every pond is monitored. It’s not glamorous, but it’s what makes healthy, long-lived koi possible.

What Is Virkon?

Virkon Aquatic is a high-grade disinfectant widely used in aquaculture. It helps eliminate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites from tools and surfaces—without harming fish when used properly.

We use it to:

  • Sanitize nets, tanks, and tubs

  • Disinfect equipment before moving between ponds

  • Reduce the risk of cross-contamination during handling

Virkon isn’t a cure—but it’s a line of defense that works.

Clean Tools = Clean Fish

With three mud ponds and over a dozen quarantine tanks—housing more than 100,000 gallons of koi—our daily routine depends on discipline. Virkon helps us keep each system isolated, and every koi safe.

Biosecurity isn’t about fear. It’s about respect—for the fish, for the process, and for the people trusting us to deliver strong, reliable koi.

Our Promise

Whether you’re buying your first koi or your fiftieth, you deserve a fish raised with care. At Robert’s Koi Farm in Fort Langley, we don’t take shortcuts. We use the best practices, tools, and people we can—because our customers deserve healthy koi that last.

Have questions about quarantine, Virkon use, or pond safety? We're happy to share what works.

Nicole Bracco
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