Post #708282 by tikiskip on Sat, Feb 15, 2014 7:09 AM

Well it sounds like Hidden Los Angeles and you Kari are on it.
Good to hear, and Good Luck.

Oh and some have said they pet Rufus.
Here is some info on petting a fish...

Lightly petting a fish with clean hands is fine.
If the fish does not mind of course.
Some koi love to have their bellies rubbed and will swim back to your hand again and again to get pet.
A fish's slime layer is essentially its skin. Never rub it off.
Contrary to popular belief - bacteria, infection, ich, and parasites are ever present in ALL water. The slime layer is the barrier to defend a fish against malady.
Temperature changes, stress, fast swimming to avoid predators or bullies, and any rough handling (especially in nets) can remove this slime layer.
Fortunately there is an inexpensive additive called StressCoat that will replace and beef up the slime layer as well as detoxify the water and reduce fish stress.
Add some StressCoat and pet away, but never chase the fish.
Hope this helps