Posted on January 17, 2019 January 17, 2019 by Giovanni Carlo — Leave a comment

types of koi The Different Varieties of Koi fish you need to know

There are fourteen different varieties of Koi, with a fifteenth variety that is used as a sort of a catchall variety for all of the different types of koi that do not quite fit into one of the other fourteen slots.

This last variety is known as the Kawarimono, and a large percentage of Koi are placed in this category.

Inclusion in this variety has no bearing on the quality of the Koi.

Placement in the fifteenth variety simply means that there is something not quite right about the fish.

It may be attractive and healthy, but it does not fit the “breed standard” for any of the individual varieties.

All Koi have a unique beauty, but those who are entered in shows must resemble this standard.

Crossbreeding For Different Varieties

The many different color varieties that you will see were brought to fruition by crossbreeding fish that are closely related to each other.

Crossbreeding tends to make a genetic line more stable, bringing out the good qualities while pushing back the bad.

Those who are preparing to be Koi breeders are advised to learn about the different types of koiv arieties so that they will know which ones they are interested in breeding and raising.

Asagi

The Asagi Koi is one of the initial varieties of Koi. The body of the Asagi is a blue color, with the lighter shades of blue most preferred.

The scales on the skin of the Asagi are given high importance. The edges of these scales must all be equal in length, and must be on the entire body of the koi from its tail to its head.

The red (Hi) color that appears on the sides of the Asagi, on the head, and on the fins sometimes looks more orange than red.

The Hi needs to be symmetrical on both sides of the Koi’s cheeks all the way to its eyes.

Utsurimono

Three varieties of the Utsurimono have been painstakingly developed. These are the –

Ki Utsuri, which is a yellow and black Koi

types of koi ki utsuri — Photo from www.usakoi.com

Hi Utsuri, a red and black Koi

types of koi hi utsuri — Photos from cachepkoi.com.vn

Shiro Utsuri Shiro, a white and black koi

types of koi shiro utsuri — Photo from www.aquariumdomain.com

The Utsurimono should be heavily marked with black (Sumi) in order to display a prominent contrast with the yellow, red, or white.

All colored need to be somewhat balanced, as this helps to call attention to the pattern on the Koi.

The Utsurimono is sometimes mistaken for the Bekko koi. There are two differences to look for that will allow the observer to tell the two varieties of Koi apart.

The main variation is that the Utsurimono is a black Koi with red, white, or yellow markings, while the Bekko Koi are either white, yellow, or red Koi that have black markings.

The Utsurimono also feature black markings on their heads that run all the way down to their noses. The Bekko Koi do not have black markings in this area.

Bekko

The Bekko variety is a white, yellow or red Koi that can be identified by the unique black markings.

This assortment has small and very simple black markings that are not included on the head of the Koi.

The Shiro Bekko is white with black markings. The Aka Bekko is red with black markings The Ki Bekko is yellow with black markings, and is considered to be rare.

Shusui koi

The Shusui is the result of a crossbreeding that took place in 1910. One Yoshigoro Akiyama crossed an Asagi Koi with a Doitsu Mirror carp.

He ended up with a fish he called the Shusui. The color of this Koi is comparable to that of the Asagi.

The Shusui has a head that is a bluish gray color, with red on the jaws of the Koi.

The skin is a lovely sky blue, with darker fish scales outlining the lateral and dorsal lines.

Lines of red run down the back from the gills to the tail. There are several types of Shusui, including –

Hi Shusui Hana Shusui Ki Shusui Pearl Shusui

Koromo

The Koromo koi is a relatively new type of Koi that appeared around 1950.

The Koromo came into existence by crossing the Kohaku with the Naruni Asagi.

The Koromo has a lovely pattern of deep red edged with black on a white background/body.

The red is described as being in a lace pattern, and the markings of the Koromo are prone to variations, depending on which variety you are looking at.

The most commonly seen varieties include –

Budo Sanke Koromo Sanke Koromo Showa Budo Goromo

types of koi budo goromo koi — Photo from Inland koi channel

Budo Goromo are a Goromo with shading that completely covers the Hi, creating a purple color. Budo means grape in Japanese. Look for a Budo Goromo with a Kohaku pattern on it’s back. What makes an Budo Goromo? Goromos were created by accident. How? A breeder was breeding Goshikis and a goshiki with a white background and a net pattern on the Hi appeared. This Koi was carefully bred and now we have the Goromo variety. Ai-Goromo Sumi-Goromo

Goshiki

In Japan, the word “goshiki” means five colors, which are red, white, black, dark blue and blue.

All of these colors can be mixed on the body of one fish. The result of this is a Koi that has a rather purplish tint.

Originally created by crossing the Asgai Koi with the Sanke Koi, the Goshiki has patterns that are quite striking.

These surprisingly lovely fish are very popular with those who keep Koi as a hobby.

Kawarimono

The Kawarimono classification is given to many non-metallic fish who do not seem to fit in any other variety of Koi.

This classification should in no way be considered as a variety in which to dump the oddly marked Koi! Many gorgeous crossbred Koi come from the Kawarimono variety.

Often, these are not bred on purpose, but appear in a spawning as a “sport” koi.

Generally, the Kawarimono are divided into three groups –

Single-colored Koi Black Koi Other colors of Koi Ochiba Shigure

types of koi ochiba shigure — Photo from https://mpks.org/

Have you ever seen a soft gray colored koi with gold patterning? If you have, you likely would not forget, because it is very different looking than the brightly colored koi we are used to seeing. This quietly refined and elegant koi is called an Ochiba Shigure, which aptly translates to “autumn leaves on water”. The delicately reticulated scales do indeed give an impression of leaves floating on a calm pond, with the golden-leaved trees reflected on the surface. A relative newcomer on the koi scene, having been around only since about the mid-90s, the Ochiba is actually a cross between a gray Soragoi and a golden brown chagoi. These two ancestors have a reputation of being the friendliest of koi, and the Ochiba has happily inherited that trait. Many hobbyists will have one of these types koi in their collection for the purpose of encouraging other, shyer koi to “come out of their shells” and be more sociable. They will be the first to come up to greet you as you approach your pond, and will readily eat from your hand. learn more here kumonryu koi

types of koi kumonryu — Photos from Koiphen.com

Kumonryu. The Kumonryu is a Doitsu (German) koi that has a jet black pattern that emerges like billowing black clouds against a white background. beni kumonryu koi

types of koi beni kumonryu koi — Photo from http://www.no1koi.com

Beni Kumonryu came from Kumonryu and Doitsu Kohaku. Since Doitsu varieties have no scales, their colors can be very bright and bold. Beni Kumonryu are a rare form of Kumonryu, they have red along with the black and white. They are scaless and their pattern actually changes throughout the year. No one is absolutely sure what causes the color change, but the two best theories are a change in temperature or a change in pH. Beni Kumonryu are usually black in the winter. The white and red usually appears in the spring and summer. Chagoi koi

types of koi chagoi koi — Photo from
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The Chagoi is known as the “gentle giant”. They are not the most colorful or fanciest of Koi varieties, but make of for that in other fabulous ways! Chagoi are the friendliest and most docile Koi breed to the point that most actually like interaction with people. In as such they tend to make all of your other fish more friendly and trusting. They are also known to grow large and grow quickly. They come in various shades from brown, reddish brown, beige,copper/rootbeer, and even shades of green. learn more about chagoi at hanoverkoifarms.com Soragoi Koi

types of koi soragoi koi — Photos from
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Soragoi, similar to Chagoi, are koi of a solid grey or silver color, combined with a subtle net pattern. Also like Chagoi, mature Soragoi are very docile and will be among the first koi in your pond to learn to hand feed. … Soragoi belong to the Ogon group of koi, which appeared in the Showa Period (1926-1989).

Ochiba-Shigure

Ochiba-Shigure is an interesting name for a Koi. The words translate to mean “dead leaves on the water”.

These fish are clothed in the basic colors of gray and green with a network of brown lines, rather like the stems of a dead leaf.

Hikarimono (Ogon)

The word “Hikari” translates from the Japanese to mean “metallic”.

“Mono” means one particular single color. This means that the ogon koi is classified as a highly metallic-colored variety of Koi. There are –

Metallic silver, or Platinum ogon koi,

Platinun- Ogons are metallic white and are one of the most popular Ogons.

The color should be as white as fresh mountain snow. As with other Ogons

types of koi platinum ogon — Photo from http://cacanhthaihoa.com

Metallic yellow, or Yamabuki ogon koi.

types of koi yamabuki ogon — photo from http://splendorkoi.com

These two colors are the most common, and the easiest shades of ogon koi to purchase.

There is also the –

Fuji ogon koi, where only the head of the Koi is metallic Orenji ogon koi, which is all orange like a common goldfish, with a red splotch on its back. Goldfish lovers are usually quite fond og the Orenji.

Except for the Fuji, the metallic color of the ogon koi must be the same from the head to the tail, and even flow down to the ends of each fin to be considered “correct”.

The size of the fins also matters a great deal. Everyone wants to see long fins on the ogon koi, as they help to counterbalance the plain Koi body.

Ogon koi are a single solid colour with a metallic appearance. This variety is very popular, particularly with those new to keeping koi.

These fish can be a variety of attractive colours. Cream specimens are rare and the most popular choices are bright yellow (Yamabuki ogon koi) and Platinum (Purachina ogon koi).

Hikarimoyo-mono

Any Koi that are metallic and have several colors, but do not come from Utsuri lineage are in this group.

The Hikarimoyo-mono was created by crossing a Platinum Ogon with several other varieties, none of which had any Utsuri genes at all. This cross resulted in the

Gin Bekko
Kujaku koi

types of koi kujako koi — Photo from masterfisch.co.uk

The Kujaku is a metallic or Ogon koi with the reticulated net-like pattern of the Asagi on its back. …

The development of high quality Kujaku has led to their being judged in a category of their own at recent koi shows.

Kujaku are koi with a solid white base, accented by a black net pattern along with patterns of red/orange/yellow.

The net pattern is created by a black edging on each individual scale.

Variations of Kujaku include Doitsu Kujaku, Tancho Kujaku and Maruten Kujaku.

There is another group in this classification, which has fish of two colors, either gold, orange, or platinum.

These Koi are called Hariwake. The Orenji Hariwake and the Hariwake matsuba koi are two examples of this variety. Hariwake koi

types of koi hariwake koi — Photo from http://www.koiphen.com

types of koi matsuba koi — Photo from hanoverkoifarms.com

The matsuba koi is basically an Ogon with reticulation. It is a one colored metallic koi with dark pigment on the scales.

This variety is in the Hikari Muji class, and is considered one color regardless of the contrasting scales.

KIN matsuba koi are orange-red metallic skin, GIN matsuba koi are platinum based. kikusui koi

types of koi kikusui koi — Photo from Koi des Tages

Kikusui – Kikusui. Although technically they are the Doitsu version of Hariwake, scaleless white koi with patterns of orange or yellow

goshiki koi

goshiki koi pronounced (gosh-key or Go-she-key by some) are an interesting breed of Koi. The name means ‘five colors” in Japanese, but frankly it is not a fitting name in my opinion with today’s goshiki koi. You do not readily see five colors at a glance and it is a stretch to do so no matter. This is one breed I feel the Japanese creators misnamed.

Most times the Japanese names are right on the money as for descriptive names that tell a story of what the Koi breed looks like.

The name was probably created because of the look of some of the first goshiki koi created when they crossed a Sanke to and Asagi. Today yet I don’t see the “:five colors) easily. Anyway, enough about that.

The goshiki koi basically a white based Koi that has a fishnet black pattern on top of the white base that covers the entire back and runs from the top of the back down to the lateral line (center line of the side of the fish that runs from gill plate to tail base).

On top of the fishnet pattern there is a red or orange pattern like the Kohaku.

This pattern is called the Hi (hee) plate. One difference in this Hi plate from Goshiki to Kohaku is that the Goshiki Hi tends to be much thicker, bolder and more neon in color intensity as compared to the Kohaku Hi plate which can be a glossy red/orange but not neon.

The Goshiki Hi plate actually glows and gives the impression of thickness to the point that the Hi plate can look like a sticker stuck on top of the fishes fishnet pattern.

There are also offshoot breeds from Goshiki called Goshiki Sanke and Goshiki Showa. We won’t get into those details now though.

The term peacock koi refers to the five colors on the body of the koi.

The base color of this variety is white and the fins are generally white and free of any pigment.

The pattern markings on Goshiki are red, or Hi. … Kloubec Koi Farm is a breeder of Japanese Goshiki variety koi. Good read from http://nishikigoi.life article written by Author Mark Gardner Goshiki, a five coloured fish, created in the early 1900s have developed tremendously in recent years to the point where some consider them the 4th Gosanke, in place of Shiro Utsuri. In this article we’ll look at the history of the variety, some of the most prominent breeders and the huge array of different styles that exist. HISTORY According to Dr. Takeo Kuroki’s book ‘Modern Nishikigoi’ Goshiki were produced by crossing Asagi with Aka Sanke or Aka Bekko in 1918. According to Shuji Fujita’s ‘Nishikigoi Mondo’ a primitive Goshiki existed from the mutation of Narumi Asagi and were known as Goshiki Asagi. Masayuki Amano’s 1968 ‘General Survey of Fancy Carp’ gives almost no mention to Goshiki, indeed the only references appear in reproductions of Masamoto Kataoka’s gene trees. The first shows Goshiki Asagi being produced from Narumi Asagi and Aka Bekko, to then be bred with Kohaku to produce Koromo. The other shows Goshiki coming from Narumi Asagi. learn more

Kohaku

The Kohaku is a White koi with red, or Hi markings. The color white should look as if it is freshly fallen snow,

and there should be no superfluous marks on the white to distract the eye from the pristine color.

The clarity between the Hi color and the white is called the Kiwa.

The pattern on the Kohaku should have depth and should be as well balanced as possible.

There are several different pattern types, including the –

Inazuma, which means lightning strike in Japanese.
Nidan is the name for two red or Hi markings on the white background of the fish.
Sandan is the name for three red or Hi markings on the white fish.
Yondan is the name for four red or Hi markings on the Kohaku.
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Taisho Sanke

The Taisho Sanke is a Koi carp with three different colors. In this instance, the colors are red, or Hi, black, or Sumi, and white.

The color depth and the balance of the pattern on the fish is important, just as it is on the Kohaku.

The Taisho Sanke should not have any black (sumi) on the head.

Black (Sumi) is welcome on the fins, and most particularly on the pectoral and the caudal fins. T

his is taken as a sign that the Sumi color should stay even over the entire body of the fish.

The red (Hi) patterns may be on just a part of the body, or can extend back over the entire length of the body.

Showa Sanshoku

The Showa Sanshoku Koi has much more black (Sumi) included in its patterns than does the Taisho Sanke.

In fact, this classification is mostly black with a foreground of red and white markings.

Color depth is very important in this variety. The black (Sumi)should be deep and dark, the color of an object made of the dense and dark black wood known as ebony.

The red (Hi) markings need to be a blood red color, and the white should be as crisp and clean in appearance as a freshly washed and starched white shirt.

The white color on the Showa Sanshoku should be even and uniform on the base of the pectoral fins.

There are several different varieties of the Showa Sanshoku that can pop up in other Koi classifications, such as the –

Koromo Kawarimono (Kage Showa, Kankoko Showa) Hikari-Utsurimono (Kin Showa) Tancho Showa

What is a Chagoi koi?

Chagoi Koi – Mr. Personality (Chah’-goy) … You’ll discover this pet is probably more intelligent than other koi in your pond too.

It is almost universally agreed to be the friendliest of the koi classifications because it is the most aggressive at feeding time and almost always the first fish to become hand-tame

The Cha-goi is a part of the catchall class known as Kawarimono. “Cha” is the word for a tea-colored Koi that is a very fast grower.

The Cha-goi is very easy to tame, and most people thoroughly enjoy having this variety in their pond.

How many types of koi are there?

Types of Koi Varieties. There are over a 100 different types of koi (Nishikigoi).

To find the proper koi classification you will need to look at their colors, patterns, and body confirmation.

Each type of koi fish variety has it’s own specific details for identification and can described based off another classification of Japanese Koi type.

For example, a Showa Sanke is a koi with calligraphic Sumi pattern on Kohaku and the Goshiki created by breeding Asagi with Kohaku. View popular koi varieties below and click to learn about each type of koi.

What type of fish is a butterfly koi?

Butterfly koi, longfin koi, or dragon carp are a type of ornamental fish notable for their elongated finnage.

The fish are a breed of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, which includes many wild carp races as well as domesticated koi (“Nishikigoi”). … They are also sometimes referred to as Dragon Koi.

Onagaoi

Also known as American koi, Butterfly koi, Longfin koi, and Dragon koi, the Onagaoi has beautiful long fins reminiscent of a butterfly’s wings.

The Japanese bred these koi, hoping to improve the hardiness of all koi by doing so.

A type of wild fish called Indonesian Longfin river carp were captured by these breeders to use in breeding experiments.

These carp were bred with koi that were more traditional in appearance.

The fish that resulted from this breeding had the long fins and the resiliency that hoped for.

Koi Purists Dislike the Butterfly

Other breeding experiments carried out in the hopes of setting the different patterns of traditional koi onto the long finned.

This attempt at crossbreeding was mostly successful. Many koi purists are adamantly against the Onagaoi.

This is the reason why many of the people who sell koi do not offer this variety.

Famous breeders in Japan would not think of breeding the Onagaoi.

These koi are not popular anywhere in the world except for the United States.

What is a ghost koi?

Ghost Koi. … The Ghost Koi that surfaced in the early ’80s are a hybrid mix of wild carp and single-colored metallic Ogon koi.

They are also referred to as Ghost Carp—one of the reasons that koi purists don’t recognize them as true Nishikigoi at all.

Tancho koi

Koi with a red head patch are called “Tancho.” Most common are “Tancho Kohaku (all-white Koi with Tancho),” “Tancho Sanshoku (white Koi with Sumi similar to Shiro Bekko, and with Tancho),” and “Tancho Showa (Showa Sanshoku without red markings except for Tancho),” etc. However, “Tancho Goshiki (Koi of five colors with Tancho),” and “Tancho Hariwake” are rare.

Tancho do not form a single, independent kind of Nishikigoi; they all can be bred from Kohaku, Taisho Sankshoku or Showa Sanshoku.

Their red patch happen to show up only in the head region. Tancho, therefore, can not be produced in bulk even if you so wish.

The essential point for appreciation is the red patch in the head region, of course.

The red head patch sitting right at the center of the head region is the best.

The white skin is also important as it is the milky white color that sets the red head patch off to advantage.

The Sumi of Tancho Sanshoku and Tancho Showa are the same as Bekko and Shiro Utsuri respectively.

kikokuryu koi

A Kikokuryu (pronounced Key-Ko-Koo-Roo)is always a metallic and always a doitsu (scaless or partially scaled) variety of Koi or Butterfly Koi

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Posted on January 16, 2019 January 16, 2019 by Giovanni Carlo — Leave a comment

indoor koi pond 101 Quick Tips About Indoor Koi Pond

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Do you want to have a koi pond but don’t have lawn space outside to build your koi pond? You can still build a koi pond indoors. There are much cool designs you can choose just search at google image. Having indoor koi pond is the best choice for koi keepers that live in cold climate areas. For koi owners in temperamental climates, indoor ponds offer peace of mind, especially for long winters. Also, indoor koi pond is best for koi keepers that live in an urban area that doesn’t have enough space to build an outdoor koi pond. indoor koi pond tends to be smaller so it is important that the water levels are correct. Otherwise, the strong pressure could make your koi fish sick or could even be fatal. Install a high-quality water pump and koi pond filter to help keep water levels and pressure safely. I recommend using airlift pump it serves as a protein skimmer too. The efficient filtration should be able to pump the entire koi pond volume of water through the filter in one hour The smaller size of indoor koi pond also affects the water and gas exchange. And koi fish need plenty of dissolved oxygen in the water. So my advice is to use diy airlift pump it serves a dual purpose. Airlift pump can lift water and aerate the water at the same time. Koi fish don’t need to rise to the surface to breathe oxygen. You need also to install a drain in the koi pond.

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You can also buy a cheap add-on bottom drain to the place at the bottom of the indoor koi pond indoor koi pond will build up humidity inside your home. This can be a good therapy for those who suffer from cold and dry winter climates. If added humidity is not for you, install a fan to circulate the humidity throughout the house to fix it. You can also add to try a dehumidifier. You can add lighting to your indoor koi pond Koi fish do better in natural lighting it can bring out their natural beautiful colors. Many koi keepers who take the indoor koi pond add picture windows or other means to allow natural light into the home. You can also install incandescent lighting with UVA and UVB bulbs. These will also help any koi pond plants to grow. You also need to keep an eye for any indoor koi pond leaks. Leaks inside a home can cause plenty of damage, so it’s best to always catch them early Find for pooling water on the floor by the koi pond or any other odd moisture. Cheap leak detectors can provide some peace of mind once installed. You can also check out my koi pond construction guide article as your guide on how to build koi pond Do you have an indoor koi pond? Send us a photo via our contact form!

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keeping koi indoors

Koi grow quickly and get very large. Keep mature koi in an outdoor pond of at least 3 feet deep, with at least 50 gallons of water per fish.

Young koi can be kept indoors in an aquarium of at least 29 gallons. Put the aquarium in a quiet area out of direct sunlight and drafts

Can koi fish live in a tank?

Koi are cold water pond fish, descended from carp. … Keep koi in large aquariums for a few months at a time.

If you live in an apartments, you may have to keep koi in aquariums for their entire life.

That is possible, as long as you do not overcrowd the aquarium with too many koi.

Should I bring my koi inside for the winter?

In northern locations with extreme winters, some people opt to bring their koi indoors for the winter.

Although koi and goldfish can survive harsh winter conditions, if you have relatively few koi, or if you have a large tank inside to house your fish, you might want to consider bringing your fish inside.

What size tank do koi need?

This is the approximate number of fish of a given size you can keep safely in the tank. So, if our 125-gallon tank will hold 1.25 12-inch koi, then it will hold 11 6-inch koi (1.25 X 9 = 11).

It is essential to realize that as the koi grow, you will have to remove fish from the tank to maintain the proper load balance.

Can you keep koi indoors?

Keeping Koi Fish Indoors. Koi fish thrive in outdoor conditions, making koi ponds the preferred area; however, for some enthusiasts an outdoor koi pond is impractical or impossible. .. . Much like outdoor koi ponds, indoor koi tanks have some special considerations to take into account.

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We’ve been keeping our fish indoors for the winter and have filtration. Do we need to use any chemicals? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

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Q: We’ve been keeping our fish indoors for the winter and have filtration. Do we need to use any chemicals? Shiela – Norton, VA A: No doubt your finned friends are enjoying the cozy indoors during the chilly winter season. With your tank’s filtration system turned on, you’re mechanically cleaning the fishes’ aquatic abode – which is a great first step – but there are a few more things you can do to make their stay inside a pleasant one. Here’s what we recommend.

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indoor fish pond Open MenuLow Cost Indoor Pond by drum303 Step 1: Initial Design Decide where you will put your pond, and how big you want it to be. I chose to make mine 4′ X 4′. The actual frame is 16″ tall, but the water is only 8″ deep, and raised up 8″. One thing to consider is that 1 gallon of water weighs about 8 pounds. Here is a link to a good pond calculator. My pond holds about 70 gallons (560 pounds). If you place your pond on an upper level of your house, you should try to place it along a load bearing wall. A larger pond should be placed on the ground floor. Please make sure your floor will be able to hold your pond. Nobody can be held responsible for any catastrophies but you. Do your homework. This link is a good place to start. FYI, a waterbed holds ALOT more water than this! leanr more here https://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Indoor-Pond/ koi fish care indoor Koi grow quickly and get very large. Keep mature koi in an outdoor pond of at least 3 feet deep, with at least 50 gallons of water per fish Young koi can be kept indoors in an aquarium of at least 29 gallons. Put the aquarium in a quiet area out of direct sunlight and drafts. What size tank do koi need? This is the approximate number of fish of a given size you can keep safely in the tank. So, if our 125-gallon tank will hold 1.25 12-inch koi, then it will hold 11 6-inch koi (1.25 X 9 = 11). It is essential to realize that as the koi grow, you will have to remove fish from the tank to maintain the proper load balance.

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koi fish indoors Should I bring my koi inside for the winter? In northern locations with extreme winters, some people opt to bring their koi indoors for the winter. Although koi and goldfish can survive harsh winter conditions, if you have relatively few koi, or if you have a large tank inside to house your fish, you might want to consider bringing your fish inside. How do you keep koi alive in the winter? The snow, ice, and surrounding earth will help insulate your pond from the frigid air. De-Icer: If your pond threatens to freeze completely, you may need to install a de-icer to keep at least part of the water above freezing. Your fish will need a few feet of liquid water in the pond throughout the winter.

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Just wanted to share my indoor cichlid pond if anyone is interested. The necessity arose when my Oscar started reaching 9″ and had officially outgrown his 40 gallon home. I had originally planned on setting up a 125 gallon aquarium, but after sketching some ideas out and talking to the Mrs, she gave me the okay to go ahead with the indoor pond. 😀 The pond itself is roughly 150 gallons and about 7ft long. The water return from the filter is in the narrow end, which creates a current that empties into what I call the pooling end. The idea was to simulate on a micro scale a stream emptying into a lake. The natural habit of the fish in the pond varies, and this way they can all come a little closer to “home.” The pond is inhabited by a 10″ Oscar named Ludo. With him are 2 female Jack Dempseys (both around 6-7″), a Firemouth Cichlid, a Firemouth x Convict hybrid, a small family of Convicts, and 5 Silver Dollars. rapidly growing varieties of koi—may grow to a length of 36 in (90 cm) by five years of age in this environment. Constructing an indoor pond is very similar to creating a pond outside ), but its location in the home must be carefully considered (see box, below). Raised ponds are the most popular style indoors, especially if small fish are to be kept there, and broad edging provides an opportunity to sit and view the fish at close quarters. Always consider the safety of your design , especially if young children are likely to visit. It is important to have an efficient filtration system in an indoor pond, to maintain the quality of the water; partial water changes are also necessary, because, unlike an outdoor pond, it will not be periodically flushed through with rainwater. Evaporation will reduce the water level, so you will need to top off the pond regularly with fresh, dechlorinated water. On to the build..! read the full article here small indoor fish pond

Achieving healthy plant growth in an indoor pond, such as this well-established conservatory pool, may need overhead lighting to maintain the plants through the winter, especially in temperate areas. Extra heating may also be necessary, depending on the plant species you choose to grow. An indoor pond can be a striking focal point in a contemporary room design. This Asian-style koi pond by architects Dransfield Owens de Silva, can be crossed via stepping stones to reach another room. INDOOR POND CONSIDERATIONS

Always seek professional advice if you wish to build a large indoor pond.
Screen the windows in a conservatory to prevent large water temperature fluctuations
Provide adequate ventilation to prevent condensation problems and mold growth.
Incorporate a means of draining the pond with no risk of flooding the area.

Can you keep butterfly koi in a tank?

If you live in an apartments, you may have to keep koi in aquariums for their entire life.

That is possible, as long as you do not overcrowd the aquarium with too many koi.

Obtain an aquarium that is large enough to contain the number of koi you have. Koi need a large volume tank to thrive.

Posted on January 16, 2019 January 16, 2019 by Giovanni Carlo — Leave a comment

koi fish transforming into a dragon 2018

koi fish turning into dragon

koi fish turning into dragon This is my diorama video telling the
story of the legend of the koi fish transforming into a dragon

Once upon a time, there was a little Kohaku koi fish who lives in a beautiful small pond.

One day He decided to go in the dragon’s gate because he wanted to
become a dragon as what he heard his grandfather told him that
whenever you will succeed in reaching the dragon’s gate you will
turn into a beautiful dragon,

so the little kohaku koi fish jump out of his pond and swim towards
the dragons gate when He was about to reach the summit of the
water fall the Gods test him they make large waves to prevent the
koi fish from reaching

the dragon’s gate but the little koi fish is determined to reach the
top He keeps on swimming even if he was already tired and
exausted and then the Gods throw him ball of fires and even lighting

but this did not stop the little kohaku koi fish he continues to swim
upward the water fall and then successfully reach the dragon’s gate. The Gods were very pleased with the little koi fish that they turn the little koi fish into a beautiful dragon.

My story is based on Fish in Chinese mythology

Here is also a story from this site http://www.egreenway.com/dragonsrealms/DT3.htm

The Threshold of the Dragon’s Gate

“Beneath the serene quiet of the water lilies a young carp senses a calling . . . swelling up in her heart
like the swirling waters at the base of a great waterfall,

Somehow summoned to go beyond the barrier of crashing water and veiled mist

The churning waters of the waterfall’s bottom matches that of the young carp’s desires

Finally with a burst of enthusiasm the carp has launched herself up
the wall of rushing water cresting the first fall with a surge of effort
only to be met with relentless rushing water.

Persevering from one cataract to the next the carp make it to the summit’s last falls.

Regrouping her energies in a pocket of scouring effervescence
every essence of strength, courage, and spirit is consumed in the launching over the fall’s summit.

And the dragon’s gate accepts her efforts a transforming gate of fire Revealing the birth of a new Dragon

born of the seed of desire planted in the heart of a small carp that once hid in the shallows.”

– Howard Schroeder, Threshold of the Dragon’s Gate

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Koi Fish Turning Into Dragon Koi Turning Into a Dragon. … Coy
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legend of carp turning into a dragon

A long time ago, in the distant past, the water of the
blue river that flowed from the sky, and the golden river
that flowed from the land were separated by the legendary
Dragon’s Gate.

The golden river, so-called because of the golden colour
of its water, was the last place where the inhabitants of
the sea could swim freely, after the gods that walked on
the earth had destroyed their massive home, believing
themselves to be the owners of everything they laid their
eyes on.

Amongst all the inhabitants of their water, the Koi family were the
most beautiful of all, gleaming in the sunlight like brilliant stars.

The black one was father Koi, the red one was mother Koi, and their little son was a remarkable deep blue colour.

What the little Koi fish wanted more than anything was to reach the
waters of the blue river after hearing from his father how there was
a time where there were no barriers between one place and the other.

The bravest fish, the dragon fish, flew across the sky like pearls lighting up the darkness.

The entrance was upstream, through the Dragon’s Gate to the Great Waterfall of the blue river. Every fish that got that far sprouted golden wings and so became a dragon fish. learn more here

koi dragon dragon story

The Story of the Koi Dragon

The legend says that a certain koi had the strength and courage to climb a certain waterfall.

When the koi reached the top exhausted, yet having reached its goal, the koi was transformed into a dragon.

The koi dragon is one of the mythical characters in the Japanese culture which is not actually a dragon.

It is a Japanese fish (Koi fish), which has the power to turn into a dragon.

The koi dragon starts to swim off as a fish up a river and then when it reaches a certain waterfall, tries to cross it.

If it is able to cross the waterfall, then it transforms itself into a dragon and thus it is known as the koi dragon.

The tattoo stands for overcoming obstacles through courage and perseverance.

As the koi fish swims up the waterfall and transforms itself to a
dragon, it symbolizes that nothing is impossible when you believe.

If you work hard and put yourself to tests, you will eventually rise
above your fears and become the ruler of your destiny.

The Daffodils (which are a year old) represents my sisters and their
unconditional and unselfish support and encouragement they provide through each journey.

I love this tattoo as it is something I feel everyone can relate to
throughout their own journey through life. read more here

legend of the dragon gate

LEAPING THE DRAGON GATE

On the Yellow River at Hunan is a waterfall called the Dragon Gate. It is said that if certain carp called Yulong can climb the cataract
they will transform into dragons.

Every year in the third month of spring they swim up from the sea
and gather in vast numbers in the pool at the foot of the falls.

It used to be said that only seventy one could make the climb in any year. When the first succeeded, then the rains would begin to fall.

This Dragon Gate was said to have been created after the Flood by
the god-emperor Yu who split a mountain blocking the path of the Yellow River.

It was so famous that throughout China there was a common
saying that: ‘a student facing his examinations is like a carp attempting to leap the Dragon Gate.’

Hunan is not the only place where this happens. Many other waterfalls in China also have the name Dragon Gate and much the same is said about them.

Other famous Dragon Gates are on the Wei River where it passes
through the Lung Sheu Mountains and at Tsin in Shanxi Province. learn more here

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The gods recognized the koi for its perseverance and determination and turned it into a golden dragon, the image of power and strength.

STORY OF THE KOI FISH AND THE DRAGON. An ancient tale tells of a school of koi swimming upstream. Gaining strength by fighting against the current

The Koi Dragon tattoo is one of the most beautiful and deeply symbolic tattoos that you can think of. … The Dragon Koi fish is said to be able to swim against powerful currents. … Of course, the koi dragon tattoo does not always mean that something has been conquered.

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Posted on January 2, 2019 January 2, 2019 by Giovanni Carlo — Leave a comment

butterfly koi fish you need to know

how long do koi fish live

Koi usually live around 20 or 30 years. The oldest Koi on record was named

Hanako. It purportedly lived to be about 226 years old.

It lived in a pond that was in a stable area (read low geologic
activity) and was passed down from generation to generation.

how long do koi live

What is the oldest living koi fish?
226 Year Old Koi Carp ‘Hanako’ The oldest known fish (and indeed
one of the longest living vertebrate ever recorded) was a beautiful
scarlet coloured female Koi called ‘Hanako’ (pronunced hah-nah-koh; translated as ‘Flower Maid’).

butterfly koi fish has a long fin koi fish they are also called dragon carp.

They have elongated finnage the pectoral, caudal and pelvic fins.

They are high breed from the common carp,
cyprinus carpio including wide varieties of wild carp races with a
domesticated koi (” Nishikigoi”)

butterfly koi fish was breed in the mid-20th century as a result of an
effort to improve the hardiness of traditional koi fish.

Butterfly koi fish are breed by Japanese breeders who interbred the
wild Indonesian longfin river carp with traditional koi fish.

The resulting fish had longer fins, long barbells, pompom nostrils,
and were hardier than koi fish.

These were known in Japan as “onagaoi” or “hire naga goi”, or translated in English “long tail carp”.

It was Randy LeFever, the son of Wyatt LeFever, a noted koi fish
breeder was credited with suggesting they looked like butterflies, a
trait for which the breed is named.

They are also sometimes referred to as Dragon Koi fish.

For clarification, the word koi is wholly inaccurate for describing these fish;

Koi are, as dictated by the Japanese breeders, Nishikigoi,

butterfly koi fish have long-finned carp are Hirenagagoi.

The word koi has been given to these fish to increase their resale
value and popularity in garden centres and the like

Conformation – The ideal shape of a koi has been set by tradition to be generously oval.

By contrast, butterfly koi fish are naturally more slender.

This difference is amplified by the fact that traditional koi judging is
done from a top-down viewing angle.

Relationship of fin to body – The ratio of fin-to-body is an
important scoring criteria in nishikigoi competitions.

By design, longfin embody a ratio that exceeds the standards
applied to nishikigoi by 500 to 1000 percent.

butterfly koi types Pattern differences – Great energy has been
given to developing butterfly koi versions of

traditional koi patterns, (e.g. kohaku, sanke, showa, utsuri and ogon).

Butterfly koi, however, exhibit these patterns in a slightly different way.

How big do butterfly koi grow in a year?
Their barbels (whiskers) even grow long and can fork into elaborate designs.

Butterfly koi seem to lack some of the body size of regular koi,

but the overall fish can run as long as 36 to 40 inches in the right pond with plenty of food.

They are graceful and pleasant to watch swim.

How long does a butterfly koi live?
The short answer is they can live over 200 years.

The oldest known Koi was Hanako who lived to be 226 years.

But the reality is most Koi fish do not live anywhere close to that long.

water gardens

A water garden can be an elaborate planting in and around a pond,
or something simple in a watertight container.

You can start small, with a hollowed-out stone that catches
rainwater, a watertight, patio-sized container or jump right in with
an in-ground pond with water lilies, fish and a fountain

water quality

Water quality refers to the chemical, physical, biological, and radiological characteristics of water.

It is a measure of the condition of water relative to the
requirements of one or more biotic species and or to any human need or purpose.

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koi carp

Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758) are a brightly coloured
fish native to Asia and Europe.

komei koshihara is the last owner of Hanako

The Life of Hanako Koi
While her initial place of spawning is not accurately documented,
in 1966, her last and final owner, Dr. Komei Koshihara revealed that
she spent most of her life in a quiet pond at the foot of Mt.

Ontake in a locality near Oppara, Higashi-Shirakawa Village, Kamo County.

According to the Koshihara, the ravine was carefully constructed by
his ancestors only keeping Hanako’s well-being in mind, a factor he
believes led to her thinking that she was fondly loved by and was part of the family.

Pure water perennially trickled down into the pond, allowing
ultimate favorable conditions for Hanako.

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mud pond

What is a koi mud pond?

Koi Mud Pond. Have clear, safe water and the benefits of mud to keep koi fish healthy for less with TerraPond.

Koi fish grow, stay vital, resist disease, and develop brilliant colors
living in ion charged mineral ponds. Mud is the perfect environment for koi and top koi farms raise koi in them.

How big do butterfly koi get?

Their barbels (whiskers) even grow long and can fork into elaborate designs. Butterfly koi seem to lack some of the body size of regular koi, but the overall fish can run as long as 36 to 40 inches in the right pond with plenty of food. They are graceful and pleasant to watch swim

How much do butterfly koi fish cost?

It is also true that certain varieties of koi are more expensive than others. A high-quality 6-inch (a white fish with large red patches) may cost $3000. A high-quality oghon (basically a golden, metallic-colored fish) of the same size may cost $100

How do you take care of a butterfly koi?

Put your Butterfly Koi in a pond that holds at least 1,000 gallons of water and is more than a meter in depth. …
Add sturdy-rooted plants to the pond. …
Keep the pH of the pond at a neutral 6.8 to 7.2 range. …
Feed your Butterfly Koi high-quality pellet food with no more than 30 percent protein. …
Install a heater.

What is a butterfly koi fish?

Butterfly koi, longfin koi, or dragon carp are a type of ornamental fish notable for their elongated finnage. The fish are a breed of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, which includes numerous wild carp races as well as domesticated koi (“Nishikigoi”). … They are also sometimes referred to as Dragon Koi.

Posted on December 27, 2018 December 27, 2018 by Giovanni Carlo — Leave a comment

koi fish craft How to make Koi fish with cardboards?

Most of the people prefer to spend their time in a useful way. Making the things out of cardboard is an interesting hobby. It empties your storeroom and makes you decorate your house free of cost. Moreover, you can also make a number of storage organizers and kids’ toys from cardboard boxes. A fish aquarium is of the items which people love to make from cardboard. Any of the large custom cardboard boxes can be used to make the body of the aquarium. Kids are always fond of playing with Koi fish. You can easily design them from cardboard. It can decorate any unused corner of your house and fascinate your kids too. Below are some of the easy steps how to make Koi fish with cardboard:

Materials Required:

Paper Tubes
Fin and Tail Templates for Koi Fish
Acrylic paint
Coloring palette
Hot Glue
Black Marker
Cork
Cardboard

Step 1: Collect the cardboard

The first step of the process is to gather cardboard. The best option is to utilize the cardboard from the tissue roll. Collect them according to the number of fish you want to make. If you are unable to get cardboard out of a tissue roll, take some old custom printed boxes. Cut out their taped ends to make them flat. Cut them in the strip and roll them similar to the shape of a cardboard roll.

Step 2: Prepare the Tints and Shades

Now it’s the time to color the fish. As we all know that Koi fish exist in a wide variety of colors and shades. It adds more charm to its attractiveness. First of all, you need to decide the combination in which you want to color the Koi fishes. For making the tint of that color, add the original color to white. Convert the tints to shades by mixing a little charcoal grey to it.

Step 3: Make the body of the fish

For making the body of the fish it’s better to color it at the start. Let it dry. Afterward, stick one end of the cardboard roll using a strong adhesive. Hold it for a few seconds to fix it properly. As cardboard is a hard and stiff material, so hot glue works best.

Step 4: Make the tails and fins

For making the tails and fins of the Koi fish, you need some old cardboard boxes. If you can make them on your own its good, otherwise download an online template. Copy the template of fins and tail on a sheet of cardboard. Insert the tail inside the body of the fish and paste the fins on its upper and lower sides. Make some long cuts of the back of the tail to give an attractive look. Trim off the outer edge of the tube create a fine body shape. You can color them side by side or in the end, it’s your choice.

Step 5: Paint

Start with painting the koi fish bodies. Then color the fins and tail. Let the paint dry. Make the eyes with a black marker and enhance the lips of the fish with a coral paper strip. And you are done! You can make some other type of fish and worm as well by using cardboard. Design an aquarium or a fish game from the custom boxes by cutting off their lids. Place your lovely creation inside it and enjoy.

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Giovanni Carlo — Leave a comment

koi fish in drainage canal iligan city

I got an unexpected mail from James Wojciechowski. I will share it here since his mail is so informative to all koi keepers.

His mail will inspire also others Who are thinking that koi keeping
need expensive gadgets just to raised them.

So without further ado here is his mail.

Im one of Ur subscribers, looking on the inter-net and came across
a thread over a year old, topic was Illigan City Koi Pond.

U had asked if there was any filtration to the pond, the answer is no but the answer is yes it is called Mother Nature.

I have family in Illigan City, Ive viewed that pond before with many
questions but no answers from any one hehe they dont really
know, people that live on that stretch of cannel, take care of it and
watch over very closely, it is a source of in-come for some.

There might be one man that knows all the answers he was the one
that started it and I believe cleaned and re-designed the cannel very generically.

All they did was cleaned the trash and damed 2 sides to make a pool Cleverly damed.

Where does the water come from I believe it is a drainage cannel of
the city, but if U go there it is on the main drag of the city beside
Metro Gaisano and a bridge, the water comes from that direction
down the cannel, REGARDLESS were it comes from not important.

In the beginning this one man put a fish cage in the water and
raised a few tilapia, by his home and was successful, so he came up
with the idea and talked to all his neighbors and at that point they all agreed, some was funded $$ and some was gifts.

This is how I C it to work (Mother Nature, Japan has done this for yrs.) but this one a little different, I feel kind of got lucky in the concept they used.

Picture two ends damed up creating a pool inbetween, water coming in and water going out.

They put up a big wire screen in front to catch all the trash and so
forth were the water comes in and a screen were the water goes out,
does 2 things collects trash (which must be cleaned periodically of
trash) and keeps the fish in place (what do they do in flood waters I dont know).

Koi R doing very well!! Now this is the filtration part Mother Nature, the way I C it to work.

In coming water, is always not clean water but fresh water
compared to the water in the pond and it has a very good flow rate
(water current) I would guess the water in the pond is being
changed completely many times in a hour like maybe 6 to 10 times from the fast movement of water flowing.

The water carries lots of good oxygen, doesnt need to be that clean
as big Koi breeder say needs to be clean not true, the fish will adapt.

They have catfish and tilapia fish which do a good job cleaning the waste and botton of the pool along with the Koi.

Sandy botton from the original cannel, free of trash but not
pollution in water, doesnt matter the heavy flow keeps them healthy highly oxygenated.

it smell around the pool from raw sewer gasses, but nature is
keeping the water clean enough for them to survive and reproduce
(they also sell Koi to the public they arent quality Koi just genaric Koi), thats all it takes.

One other factor involved think about it a natural filter system in
front of the damn, water is much deeper then the pond in which
acts as a sediment chamber, when the water flow increases from a
heavy rain it cleans out the chamber and the pond of pollution, the
pond is kind of shallow and flat bottom, water flows easlly over it
the pond stays clean enough, cool concept of a dam and what it will do for the pond.

The back of the pond is about 3 ft. higher then the original cannel and produces a water fall.

Over all view front of pond is deep water (chamber over flowing of
water) into the pond and then shallow water flat and sandy bottom
(the pond) and then water falling into the original cannel the pond
is being skimmed of pollutants with a high flow rate, which keeps
them alive funny thing is front and back of pond the water is still very dirty.

Ive thought of doing this but i have not the resources. What do U think Giobel Koi. I have a small pond not that big 2ft. x 4ft. x 1ft. deep and I use it to grow out my Koi, 4 at a time (not to crowd
them) the same concept as this pond in Illigan, i change out the
water 2 times a week up to a 1/4 change each time and a over size pump, the water runs through a generic filter 10 time every hr. good flow rate, clean filter 2x a week.

The pond holds about 30 gallons, i use maybe 16 gallons a week in changing out the water, its not much. Koi breeder say U need a big tank bla bla to grow big Koi not true, I talked to U about my koi 1 yr. old she went through this process for 8 months grew to be 14 inches not bad for a pond fish.

i have no mud pond, i think it works, clean, fast moving water. i got the idea from Illigan pond. What do u think, thanks for Ur time and keep up the good works on Ur channel, Jim.

Watch my Video here also to inspire you to join in koi fish keeping hobby. I am poor but it’s not a hindrance for me to keep koi fish

Posted on December 21, 2018 January 5, 2019 by Giovanni Carlo — Leave a comment

most expensive koi fish New World Record 203Million Yen 101cm Sakai Kohaku – S Legend

New World Record 203 Million Yen Approximately Singapore Dollars $2.5 Million or USD $1.8 Million

101cm Sakai Kohaku – S Legend Grand Champion – All Japan Koi Show 2017 Offspring of Neo Universe

Congratulations to Sakai Fish Farm & Huajin Consulting Co.,Ltd.
#SakaiFishFarm

most expensive koi fish Sakai Fish Farm – Super Auction Super Kohaku No 001 Sex: Female – Size: 101cm – Age: 9 year SOLD OUT 203.000.000¥ ~ 1.800.000$

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Big Money
As S LEGEND (Neo Universe), 101cm b.t.w., goes into the Auction. For many people the most beautiful Koi ever… And of course
biggest candidate to win the 50th edition of the All Japan Shinkokai, next year februar in Tokyo!

Earlier this year Kentaro had already 8 bits over 100.000.000 yen
in (at least according to the rumors), but he didn’t want to sell her.

He said… “We will all wait untill the start of October and put her in the autumn auction”. So now it’s big time!

Will she really destroy the 1 million US dollar border.
Well, lets not talk about money… Let’ enjoy the beauty of one of the finest Koi ever bred on this planet.

A small movie put together by the Zanmai-Team when this beauty
took Grand Champion at the Shinkokai in Tokyo in 2017. Magic!

How much is a large koi fish worth?

It is also true that certain varieties of koi are more expensive than others. A high-quality 6-inch (a white fish with large red patches) may cost $3000.

A high-quality oghon (basically a golden, metallic-colored fish) of
the same size may cost $100.

Why are koi so expensive?

Good koi are expensive because it is a lot of chance and great
selective breeding, they usually spawn one a year and the odds of getting a lot of great animals is very low.

They are expensive to keep because of water use, electricity, high quality food and labor.

How much do koi sell for?

While that may seem like a lot for one fish, some breeders will pay an astronomical$20,000 for a highly prized adult koi.

Younger koi around four inches can sell for $10 or less for less serious koi owners. But pricing varies everywhere.

most expensive koi fish sold

World’s most expensive fish bought for Dh6.7 million. A red and
white Koi Carp fish was sold for a record £1.4 million (Dh6.7
million) in an auction in Japan to became the world’s most expensive fish.

How much is the most expensive koi fish?

A piece of art, some of these fish can be worth Millions. A 76-cm
(30-in) long ginrin showa koi, which won supreme championship
in nationwide Japanese koi shows in 1976, 1977, 1979 and 1980, was sold two years later for 17 million yen (then £60,000). They can now sell for upto $ 2 Million.

How much do koi sell for?

While that may seem like a lot for one fish, some breeders will pay an astronomical$20,000 for a highly prized adult koi.

Younger koi around four inches can sell for $10 or less for less serious koi owners. But pricing varies everywhere.

How much do baby koi fish cost?

It is also true that certain varieties of koi are more expensive than others.

A high-quality 6-inch (a white fish with large red patches) may cost $3000.

A high-quality oghon (basically a golden, metallic-colored fish) of
the same size may cost $100.

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Posted on December 18, 2018 December 18, 2018 by Giovanni Carlo — Leave a comment

transporting koi

Transporting koi safely from one pond to another or to a koi show. The potentially harmful effects of continued stress.

Oxygen in travel bags. For journeys significantly longer than an
hour in hot weather, there will be an advantage if the transport
water is cooled slightly by external ice packs.

Bags should be double bagged to give extra protection against leaks
and placed in either a box or a bin liner to cut out the light and hence reduce koi stress.

By identifying the potential hazards when transporting koi, we can
ensure that the risk of the hazards occurring can be kept to a minimum.

bagging and transporting koi fish

First, it is always a good idea to have all the equipment needed to transport your Koi fish on hand.

If you are having an emergency with your Koi, you may or may not
have time to make a trip to your local pet store to gather what you need.

The equipment needed to bag and transport Koi is small,and easily stored when not in use.

Koi fish , like any other pet, will have medical issues throughout its
life, especially since Koi have been known to have a lifespan of up to 30 years.

You contact the vet because you Koi is showing signs of injury or
illness, and unless you have a vet that does house calls, chances are the first thing they will say is “bring it in.”

Issues with your koi pond can arise, whether it is an emergency
move because your koi pond is placed into harm’sway by natural events or a planned move due to new construction.

No amount of planning can ensure that you will not have to move your Koi for one reason or another.

With the problems that arose from recent events such a Typhoons
and everyday events such as common illnesses, it is imperative that
you have a plan of action when it comes to your pride and joys.

No matter if it is an emergency or not, knowing how to properly bag
and transport your Koi fish could mean the difference between life and death.

Bags- You must have the proper bags on hand to transport Koi fish. Do not attempt to transport your Koi fish in trash or regular plastic
bags, as they are not designed for this, and may cause damage to your Koi fish .

Unless you remembered to keep the bags you brought your koi
home in originally, you will have to make a trip to your local pet store. Make sure to get bags sizable enough to hold your Koi fish.

Rubber Bands- You will need quite a few rubber bands for each bag you buy.

Make sure that your rubber bands are good quality, as you do not
want the pressure from the water to pop the rubber band in the middle of the transport.

Net- You will need to have a net sizeable enough to compete with your Koi fish .

You will never need the net to pull the Koi out of the water with, but
you will need it to lead and direct your Koi into the place you want them. Nets can potentially damage your Koi, especially as the larger they get.

Paint Bucket- A paint bucket is a better option for catching your Koi fish, as they cannot hurt your Koi like a net can. Make sure that your bucket is sizable enough to hold your Koi fish.

Bagging your Koi fish

The process of catching and bagging your Koi is actually pretty
simple as long you have the proper equipment available.

If you pond is large, you may want to consider enlisting the help of your friends when bagging your Koi.

Use the net to guide the Koi into the Paint Bucket. Once the Koi is in the paint bucket you can remove any excess water, and begin bagging the Koi.

Make sure that your check the bags for leaks. Once you are sure that the bag is secure, place the bag over the Koi fish from head to tail.

Make sure there is enough water in the bag to completely cover the gills. Leave plenty of air room so that the bag is not to heavy to carry.

Slip the rubber bands around the end of the bag and continue to double it until the bag is secure.

Place the bags horizontally in your transport container. Make sure that you do not bend the fish when lifting it.

Secure the bag so that it will not move with bumps and turns, and
cover the fish so that as little heat and sunlight can enter as possible.

How do you transport fish when moving?

Try to save 80% of the water from your tank.
Depending on the length of your trip, use either plastic bags or 5-
gallon buckets with water from the tank to transport your fish.
Make sure the bag/bucket has enough air for your fish.

How do you transport a pet fish?

Place your fish in plastic bags. Transport the fish in five-gallon buckets Put the fish in a container.

Transport the aquarium if it is small.

Transport your fish in an insulated, secure container. Choose a container large enough for your fish.

How do you move fish when you move house?

Remember NEVER move fish in their tank.Do not feed your fish
for at least 24 hours before moving, this will not harm the fish.

Fish should be transported in clean, strong, polythene bags part
filled with tank water. Gently place the bags into a polystyrene container.

How long do you leave fish in bag before putting in tank?

It’s important the bag is sealed tight, as your want your fish to stay
in its original water for the initial 15 minutes.

Simply set the bag on top of the water in the quarantine tank. The fish bag should float on the water’s surface. Set a timer for 15 minutes.

How do you transfer fish from bag to tank?

Allow the bag to sit for ten minutes, then open the bag and add a cup of your aquarium’s water to it.

Reseal the bag and let it float again for ten minutes. Repeat the previous step until the bag is full.

Then, you can use a net to transfer the fish from the bag into the tank.

What is a fish bag?

Fish Bag vs Fish Cooler. This can make larger coolers heavy to
carry without a friend to help, especially when loaded down with enough ice as well as fish.

A fish bag is typically made of a special type of foam and nylon webbing. They are able to keep fish fresh while maintaining very portable.

How long do you keep fish in the bag before putting them in the tank?

When you get home with the fish, put the plastic bag holding the
fish in your aquarium and let it float unopened for fifteen to twenty minutes.

You may want to take some of this time to re-arrange the decorations in your tank

How do you introduce fish to a new tank?

Once you get your quarantine tank set up, you can introduce your
new fish to the tank through acclimatization.

Start by placing the unopened plastic bag in the tank for 15-20 minutes.

After 15-20 minutes, open the bag and use a clean cup to scoop an equal amount of water from the tank into the plastic bag.

Transportation is a huge thing for fish. When they’re in the delivery bag life is much harder for them.
Ammonia in the bag accumulates, the pH drops significantly, and
they are jarred around and shaken up.
That is never pleasant for a fish, and the number trips an imported
fish must take to get halfway across the globe is outrageous.
So frequency, intensity, and duration of travel is drastically
different for fish from Japan or fish from America.
Combine that with the strained immune systems of fish from
established lines, and you should begin to understand why
domestic fish have considerably higher survival rates in the first year.
Although it is not as common as trauma during transport, another
factor that distinguishes domestic fish from imports is their familiarity with different diseases.
When those foreign fish get on the ground, they are not accustomed to some of the diseases here.
Unlike the Japanese fish, our domestic fish have had generations to
become adapted to the bacteria, viruses and parasites commonly found in America.
The imported fish come over and go into some of our facilities and
they’ve never seen a particular nella or bodo or parasite.
When they’re exposed to it for the very first time, their immune
systems have built up no antibodies to defend against it and it ravages them.
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Posted on December 17, 2018 December 17, 2018 by Giovanni Carlo — Leave a comment

how to tell if a fish is male or female (sexing koi)

How can you tell if a koi fish is male or female?

A mature male koi will have a slender looking body, while a female

koi will have a rounded body, particularly when it’s spawning season and she’s carrying a nest full of eggs!

Next, examine your koi’s fins. A male koi’s pectoral fins is thicker, pointy and solid color

How can you tell if a fish is a boy or a girl?

Look for tubercles. One of the main tell-tale signs that your koi

fish is male, is the development of tubercles (small white spots) on

their gill-shields head and pectoral fins it is well emphasized during

the breeding season.

Look for a thinner, more streamlined body shape

Look for a concave vent

Look for a midline ridge

Watch for chasing behavior.

Koi fish are a great addition to any garden koi pond or aquarium.

But whether you just brought your koi fish home or its spawning season fish friends

determining the sex of your koi fish can prove difficult for new owners.

This is especially true if the koi are still young.

But, determining koi fish gender is important for the health of your koi.

If you can determine the gender of your koi, you can more easily

watch for gender-specific sickness and disease in the koi’s life.

Male and female koi differ slightly in shape and size.

SEXING KOI FISH

Sexing, or identifying the koi fish sex, can be difficult if the koi is under a foot long.

However, with older koi fish you can easily identify the gender by comparing size.

Generally, male koi are slimmer and smaller than their female counterparts.

Female koi have a fuller body and broader shoulders.

But, at a young age, male koi are typically larger than female.

Male koi may also have larger pectoral fins than females. T

hese fins are more pointed than round female fins.

You can also identify a koi’s gender by examining the vent area on the underside of the fish.

A male koi will have a line from head to tail.

A female koi will have the same line, but will also have another crossing in a “T” shape.

A female’s vent will also be more round and more pink than a male’s.

Observe your koi during feeding to see if they skirt away or fight for the food.

If you carefully feel your koi’s pelvic bones, females will have a soft

abdomen in between the bones for holding fish eggs.

In male koi, however, these bones are fused. Again, these methods are difficult when koi are young.

Also take note of your koi fish’s eating habits. Females tend to be

more aggressive during feedings, staying near the surface and

continually eating, while male koi swim around more throughout the session.

During spawning season, male koi will develop some tiny white spots on the sides of their face.

These are called tubercles and feel rough to the touch, like sandpaper. Females do not develop tubercles.

How do you know if a fish is a boy or girl?

Boys will tend to have a longer, thinner body than girls. Examine the fins on your goldfish.

A boy’s pectoral fins will be more prominent and angular than a girl’s, with white bumps to the front of the fins. Study the shape of your goldfish’s body.

Do fish have a gender?

Most fish are gonochorists, but hermaphroditism is known to occur
in 14 families of teleost fishes.

Usually hermaphrodites are sequential, meaning they can switch
sex, usually from female to male (protogyny). …

The type of spawning that occurs depends on male body size.

How can I tell if my angelfish is male or female?

how to tell if a fish is male or female sexing angel fish — Photo from myaquariumclub.com

Look for a large crowned head on male angelfish. On a male, the front of their heads will have a high, noticeable crown. …

Check for a smaller, more rounded shape on female angelfish. Female angelfish might have more rounded bodies than males. …
Watch them as they swim towards you.

There are quite a few traits you can look for between the fish but,
unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to sex angelfish without seeing their breeding tubes.

In some cases it can be difficult to tell until you actually see the female laying eggs.

Sexing based on the breeding tube:

The female’s tube is blunt and wide like an eraser and the male’s is thin and pointy like a pencil tip.

Some of the traits you can look for to potentially identify a male can be:

A large bump on the forehead
The forehead drops down just before the eyes (females are more angular)
The belly line is more flat (females are more angular)

There are a bunch of other “ways to tell” out there on Google and
Youtube such as forked ventral fins, territorialism, amongst many others.

The best you can really do is try make an educated guess until you see them spawn.

Try putting a piece slate up against one of the side walls of the aquarium and see if a pair sets it up as their territory.

It becomes very apparent when they’re about to spawn because
they won’t let any other fish into their territory and you will see one or both of the fish pecking at the slate.

They are cleaning it and preparing it for laying eggs. learn more here

How can you tell a male from a female koi fish?

Male koi may also have larger pectoral fins than females. These fins are more pointed than round female fins.

You can also identify a koi’s gender by examining the vent area on the underside of the fish. A male koi will have a line from head to tail

Are fish asexual?

When a red-bellied dace and a finescale dace (freshwater fish in the
carp and minnow family) mate with each other, they produce a
hybrid with a very special ability: it can reproduce asexually.

This asexual hybrid should have a tremendous evolutionary
advantage over its sexually reproducing forefathers.

Can fish make babies?

After fertilization, the female can produce multiple batches of
babies without a male present.

Egglaying is also what the name suggests: the fish lay eggs instead of giving birth to little fish.

As the fish grow, they hatch into fry with an attached yolk sac, and then mature into fish.

How do you tell if a koi fish is a boy or girl?

A mature male koi will have a slender looking body, while a female
koi will have a rounded body, particularly when it’s spawning season and she’s carrying a nest full of eggs! Next, examine your koi’s fins.

A male koi’s pectoral fins, the ones near his head, will appear pointed and solid in color

How can you tell a male from a female betta fish?

Wait until characteristics begin to develop with age. Male and female Betta fish will look very similar when young. …
Observe the size and shape of their fins. …
Note his or her colors. …
Look for the egg spot. …
Compare their body shapes. …
Put a mirror beside or in the tank.

How do koi fish give birth?

Koi do not give birth to live young but instead deposit eggs in a method called spawning.

Spawning means to produce eggs or young in large numbers.

Koi are known as “egg scatterers” because they scatter their eggs all
over when releasing them during spawning.

If you want to learn more about koi breeding

How can you tell if a koi fish is pregnant?

Look at your koi and try to determine whether the belly looks rounded or a bit bumpy in appearance. A pregnant koi will have a very full, almost “bloated” look about it. …
Feed your female koi high amounts of protein before it lays eggs if you are aware of the pregnancy. …
Determine the age of your fish.

Do koi fish get pregnant?

“Pregnant koi” is a term for female koi who are filled with eggs they are ready to lay.

Koi do not get pregnant and are not live-bearers. Koi fish typically mate in warmer water in the spring or summer seasons.

Posted on December 15, 2018 December 15, 2018 by Giovanni Carlo — Leave a comment

how to care for koi fish you need to know

Koi Care Guide

Tips from home to health to food and fun

Overview

10 things to know about your koi
How do I set up my koi’s aquarium?
What do koi fish eat?
How do I keep my koi healthy?

10 things to know about your koi

Experience Level: Intermediate
Size: Koi grow up to 36 inches (91 cm) long
Lifespan: They can live for more than 50 years and thrive in a wide range of water temperatures
Temperament: They are generally peaceful but may pick on slower fish
Origin: They’re a type of carp native to Japan
Did You Know: Koi can learn to recognize and take food from their pet parents
Koi fish originate from Japan and represent love and friendship in Japanese culture.
Most koi fish outlive their owners, having a lifespan of 200+ years.

They come in a variety of colors, not just orange. They may appear orange, yellow, white, red and black.

Owners who received their koi fish as a gift are believed to have good luck.
In Japan, koi fish are often passed down from generation to generation, as a family heirloom.

How do I set up my koi’s aquarium?

Koi grow quickly and get very large. Keep mature koi in an outdoor pond of at least 3 feet deep, with at least 50 gallons of water per fish.
Young koi can be kept indoors in an aquarium of at least 29 gallons.
Put the aquarium in a quiet area out of direct sunlight and drafts.
Cover the aquarium with a hood to reduce evaporation and splashing and to keep fish from leaping out.
To transfer new koi to the aquarium, float them in the water inside their bag for about 10 minutes so they can acclimate to the new water temperature.
If you’re introducing koi to an existing school in an aquarium or pond, quarantine the new fish in a separate body of water for 2 to 4 weeks to be sure they are healthy.
On moving day, use a net to transfer the koi so old water doesn’t mingle with new water.
Whether they live indoors or outdoors, add no more than 3 new koi at a time.

Filtration

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for choosing and setting up the right size filter for your koi habitat.
An aquarium filter should be able to process all of the water in the tank 3 to 5 times an hour. For example, the filter in a 20-gallon tank would need to push through at least 60 gallons of water each hour.
Add beneficial bacteria supplements to help break down waste in the habitat.
PetSmart offers free aquarium and pond water testing. Just bring in a sample of your water, and we can test the quality within minutes.

Shop aquarium filters Shop pond filters

Heat & light

Outdoor koi are hardy and will hibernate under ice in winter as long as their pond is deep enough to not freeze completely. (They won’t survive in solid ice.)
Your koi’s pond should be partially shaded.
Indoor koi prefer water between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Install a light inside an indoor aquarium to illuminate it for 8 to 12 hours a day.

Water temperature

Koi are pretty temperature-resistant— they can even hibernate under ice in winter. Just be sure your pond is at least three feet deep— otherwise, it could freeze solid, and koi aren’t that tough. When they live indoors, koi prefer cool water—between 65 and 75 degrees F (18 to 24 C).

Shop thermometers

How do I keep my koi healthy?

If your outdoor koi don’t seem to be eating in the winter, don’t worry; it’s normal for them to stop eating at temperatures below 40 F.

Be sure to contact a veterinarian if you notice any of these symptoms:

Unusual swimming pattern
Thinness or decreased appetite
Abdominal swelling
Inflamed or discolored skin or fins
Fins clamped to sides of body
Scraping body on rocks (flashing)

PET SAFETY TIPS

Fish and aquatic animals can transmit disease to humans. Wash your hands with soap and water before and after interacting with your aquarium. Children, pregnant women, elderly people and people with immune-system problems should take extra care.
Keep fish away from food and areas where food is prepared.
Never release fish into the wild. They won’t adapt well and can damage natural habitats.
Thoroughly wash your hands with warm, soapy water before and after contact with any pet or its habitat.
Adults should assist children with hand washing after contact with a pet, its habitat or aquarium water.
Do not use soaps or detergents to clean aquarium or décor, since they are toxic to fish.

how big do koi fish get

When the water is below 52 degrees, stop feeding your Koi. Most domestic Koi usually grow about 12 to 15 inches long. Japanese Koi usually grow 22 to 26 inches in long. Jumbo sized Koi grow up to 34 to 36 inches long.

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