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Koi Carp (3-4″)
Original price was: £10.00.£7.50Current price is: £7.50.
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Koi carp, or nishikigoi, are colorful, domesticated varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) kept for decoration in outdoor ponds.
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Description
Overview and Origin
- Definition: The word nishikigoi translates to “brocaded carp”.
- Origin: Breeding began in the 1820s in the Niigata region of Japan after farmers noticed natural color mutations in carp originally used for food.
- Global Exposure: They gained worldwide popularity after an exhibition in Tokyo in 1914.
Characteristics and Varieties
- Appearance: Distinguished by colors like white, red, black, yellow, blue, and cream, as well as metallic scales like gold or platinum.
- Gosanke Category: The most popular top category of koi includes three main types:
- Kōhaku: White body with bright red markings.
- Taishō Sanshoku (Sanke): White body with red and black markings.
- Shōwa Sanshoku (Showa): Black body with red and white markings.
- Other Types: Include Ogon (solid metallic), Asagi (pale blue/red), and Butterfly koi (long, flowing fins).
Lifespan and Health
- Lifespan: Typically live for 50 years, but can easily exceed 100 years. The most famous individual, Hanako, lived to a remarkable 226 years old.
- Hardiness: They are generally hardy fish, though they can be vulnerable to specific diseases like Koi Herpesvirus (KHV).
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