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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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
Giving a child a goldfish can be an excellent way to teach responsibility. Once your children are a bit more mature, you can introduce them to koi fish.
Although koi require more care than goldfish, they are also more
versatile, and they can be placed indoors or outdoors.
Use latch hook hairstyles or another extra special treat to reward your child for a job well done.
You will be happy to learn that your kids are capable of caring for
your koi fish once you teach them how to do things correctly.
Here is the best way to get kids to care for their koi.
Ask Your Kids to Demonstrate
Setting up and maintaining a koi pond can be fun, so your children will want to get hands on right away.
After the koi are safely placed in their aquarium or pond, you can have your kids show you that they know what to do.
Have them feed the koi while you stand back and observe. When it comes time to clean out the pond or tank, give your children the tools and supervise them as they set out to work.
As long as the responsibilities you give them are age appropriate,
your children will impress you with how well they take charge.
Make Them Responsible for a Set Period of Time
When kids are old enough to be home alone for a period of time, they’re definitely big enough to take care of their own koi.
Add koi care responsibilities on your children’s chore chart so they know what to do.
This can mean that they need to check the koi pond’s water
temperature every morning, or that they will need to feed their koi every day after school.
Give them some responsibility but check up on them so that their koi are guaranteed to stay healthy.
After a while, you can trust your kids to be responsible and you can
even consider rewarding them with a funky hairstyle, like a mohawk or crochet braids.
Quiz Them on Their Koi Knowledge
After you have seen your kids feed their koi, clean out the tank, and
check on their fish, you need to do just one more thing to ensure that they are fully responsible.
Quiz your children on their knowledge of koi to see if they’ve got all the facts down right.
Ask them about what water temperatures are safe for koi, how
much food they should feed their fish, and what they should do if they see their koi are sick.
Some of their answers might surprise you, but overall you can expect them to get the majority correct.
Koi fish live for a long time if they are cared for well, so your kids
can grow up with a family pet that sticks around for decades.
Get them started early so that they can care for their koi fish, even when you aren’t at home.
As their fish grow larger and their collection becomes even more
vast, they will get to know their koi on a personal level.
Can you keep koi fish in a tank?
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. … Your tank should have 1 cubic foot per 1 inch of koi fish length.
How long can koi fish go without food?
Many experienced fishkeepers routinely leave their charges for two
to three days without making any provisions for feeding.
Almost any fish can go that long without fish food (more about that later, as well). However, if you’re going away for longer, some preparation may be needed.
Koi fish can be a beautiful, colorful addition to a garden, which is
why many homeowners choose to incorporate them into their ponds.
If you are considering adding koi into your landscape, find out how
to create an eco-environment for your koi fish.
Introduce a Circulation System
A circulation system is simply the pumps and plumbing, which are
required to provide the appropriate oxygen levels to effectively care
for both the koi fish and plants.
It will also help you to maintain your pond’s aesthetic appeal, as it will create a cleaner environment.
Install an Effective Filtration System
A filtration system should include both a biological and a mechanical filter.
The biological filter will provide a surface area for the colonization
of bacteria, so that it can remove the water’s excess nutrients.
While the mechanical filter will not only feature the pond pump,
but it will prefilter the water and remove debris along the water’s
surface, and can, therefore, prevent the development of organic
materials on the pond’s floor. By doing so, it will create a healthier environment for all organisms within the pond.
Utilize Solar Power for Your Pond
Reduce your pond’s energy consumption and your household bills
by opting for solar power pumps and filters.
The systems will be powered by natural sunlight, so it won’t cost you a penny to run a clean and healthy pond for your fish.
If you are looking for high-quality, affordable circulation and
filtration systems, visit Water-garden.co.uk.
Add Fish for Natural Maintenance
Many people might believe that fish will create a maintenance
problem in a pond, but they can actually do the opposite.
Fish can actually reduce maintenance in a pond, as they are known
to graze on the string algae and bottom feed along the pond’s floor.
So, if you want to add a pond to your garden, you should ensure it’s bursting with life by adding plenty of fish.
Embark with Seasonal Maintenance
Of course, a pond will need a little bit of maintenance to create a
healthier environment for both your koi fish and the planet.
For example, seasonal maintenance will require you to drain your pond completely.
You will also need to scrub your substrate and rockwork with a
pond scraper, or you could use another algae removal device.
Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance can be a lot less laborious than seasonal maintenance.
It simply ensures the effective functioning of your filtration system,
and you’ll need to rinse both the biological and mechanical filter. You’ll also need to remove the pump for cleaning.
For example, you should remove each moving parts for cleaning,
and you should lubricate all gaskets.
As ponds are susceptible to limescale build-up, this can cause a
pump to stall or burn out, which can create unhealthy pond.
You must invest in a high-quality pond pump descaler, which
should be free from harmful acetic acid and chlorine additives. Also, don’t forget to check its pipes and tubing for cracks, leaks, and weak spots.
How much does it cost to build a koi pond?
A shallow 4′ x 6′ or 6′ x 8′ professionally-installed pond, including
excavation, liner, filtration system, and simple rock border might cost $2,000 to $3,500. As a DIY project, the same pond might cost $500 to $1,000. Larger ponds, depending on features and equipment, can easily cost $5,000 to $15,000 or more.
What is the minimum size for a koi pond?
A pond for goldfish or water lilies need be only about 2 feet deep for zones 5 or greater.
Ponds built in colder areas may need more depth to keep the pond from freezing solid.
Ponds built for koi should be close to three feet or deeper to allow these larger fish enough space.
How much space does a koi fish need?
Koi should be stocked based on a reasonable estimate of their full growth, not on their size at purchase.
Most well-maintained ponds will support 1″ of fish per ten gallons of water.
Though some koi in the largest ponds will grow to 36″, we recommend using an average of 21″.
Here are some tricks to try: Use a heron decoy. A decoy like the Blue Heron Decoy, in your pond.
Create obstacles around the pond. Herons land around the perimeter of a pond and walk up to the water.
Startle them with water. Provide hiding places for your fish
What is the best heron deterrent?
.1) Pond Netting. …
2) Koi and Goldfish Shelter. …
3) Electric Pond Fencing. …
4) Automatic Heron Sprinkler. …
6) Blue Heron Decoy. …
7) Alligator Decoy. …
8) Mirrors or reflective surfaces.
How do I keep herons away from my pond?
Use a heron decoy. A decoy like the Pond Logic® Blue Heron Decoy, in your pond. …
Create obstacles around the pond. Herons land around the perimeter of a pond and walk up to the water. …
Startle them with water. …
Provide hiding places for your fish. full article here from Pond Guy
Protecting koi from Herons. Herons are beautiful, majestic birds that have one major flaw.
Herons love to feast on Koi, and where better than to find Koi fish then an unattended Koi pond or garden?
When you first notice a Heron in your garden, you may not even think of these birds as a danger.
Herons are 2 or 3 feet tall, with an extremely large wingspan.
They appear to be extremely graceful until you realize that the
beautiful sight you were just looking at could have potentially been a thief caught in the act.
If you noticed that your fish are missing in action, chances are a Heron is to blame.
You may even notice large gaping holes in the sides of your Koi.
This happens when a Heron attempts to catch one of your Koi fish, but does not get a good grip on it.
The other will notice their Koi laying on the lawn several feet away
from the pond, which is the result of a Heron dropping the Koi after removing it from the pond.
While nothing can completely stop this from happening, you can
do a few things to detour Herons from eating your pride stock of Koi.
While there are many types of technical equipment available to
attempt to detour Herons, you will quickly find that these types of
detours will only work for a small amount of time.
Protecting koi Some pond owners place a fake plastic Heron into their garden.
This is supposed to detour another Heron from landing there.
This works for parts of the season until the mating season comes.
Herons will be more likely to land near your plastic Heron when they are looking for a mate.
Various other types of equipment attempt to detour Herons by causing them discomfort.
This only works until the Heron get used to it, or just finds a way around it.
The only way to protect your Koi is by watching out for them.
A few simple things will not prevent Heron from visiting your
pond, but it will greatly reduce the presence of them.
Constantly change your routine. Herons are smart and know when you will typically be present.
Visiting your pond frequently at various times during the day will
greatly increase the chance that you will catch the Heron in action.
If you are unable to vary your routine, you may consider enlisting others to visit your pond as well.
Older, trustworthy children in the neighborhood may delight in
visiting your pond at various times of the day.
Giving them permission to visit whenever they want will allow
others to visit when you are unable too.
If you catch a Heron in the act, make as much noise and frighten the Heron as much as you physically can.
Shout, yell, throw things, or whatever you feel will scare the Heron.
The more frightened the Heron is, the less chance he is to return anytime soon.
Protecting koi Create a hiding place in your pond for your Koi fish.
More natural Koi pond owners have noticed that after a Heron
attacks a pond, it may seem that the Heron has got all the fish, only
to notice that the Koi start appearing from strange hiding places once the scare is over.
If you purposely provide a place for your Koi to hide in the event of
an attack, you greatly reduce the amount of fish that a Heron will leave with.
Do not worry about your Koi hiding from you, as they should know and trust that you will not hurt (or eat) them.
Do not restock your pond right away in the event of a Heron attack. Waiting to restock may send the Heron searching for new feeding grounds
facts about fish (japanese koi fish) you need to know
facts about fish the japanese koi fish why japanese koi fish keeping is fast growing now.
The hobby of keeping Koi is a fascinating one that can become a lucrative business with a little research and a lot of work.
Owning Koi fish is a relaxing pastime that you will enjoy throughout your life.
The japanese koi fish is one of the most beautiful fish in existence.
Their colors are eye-catching and their agile bodies are quite graceful when gliding through the water of their koi pond.
A group of japanese koi fish can live for more than two hundred years when cared for properly, although 25-35 years seems to be an average lifespan.
Long Lived Fish Need Plenty of Room Since it lives such a long time, the Koi is able to increase in size dramatically, as long as it has a good diet approved for Koi, the proper water conditions, and enough living space.
It is not difficult to care for japanese koi fish, as they require most of the same care as other fish kept by hobbyists.
The main difference is that Koi fish require lots of room, so they are housed in good-sized outdoor ponds.
Japanese koi fish Intelligent and Friendly
Koi are intelligent fish, and their antics can be a source of amusement for many years to come.
Koi will swim over to you when you call them, and like to be stroked and petted.
They can be taught to eat out of your hand, which most Koi owners thoroughly enjoy experiencing.
Though they are naturally bottom feeders, they quickly catch on to eating traditional dry Koi food that floats on top of the pond water.
Bet You Can’t Own Just One
Many Koi owners compare owning these fish to eating a bag of potato chips, as it is almost impossible to have just one of them!
Your Koi collection can be for your own pleasure, or you can build a Koi fish business out of your passion for these fish.
A business of this type necessitates a long-term commitment from you, as you are working with living, breathing creatures, which deserve the best of care.
Many people make pets out of their Koi fish , which assures that they get nothing but the best of care.
You will get a kick out of purchasing a feeding ring for your Koi, placing the food inside of it, then watching as the fish scramble over each other to be first in line.
Hobby or Home Business
Your koi will become a big part of your life in many ways. As a peaceful, relaxing hobby, raising koi cannot be beaten.
As a business, breeding and selling koi makes a fine home business for a person who has taken the time to learn all
about koi and how to start a breeding program with them. Either way, you should be able to sell many of your koi to others for a rewarding pastime and business.
koi fish facts interesting facts about koi fish
Koi fish were originally brought to Japan from China and Germany as a food source
Koi fish are descendants of common Carp which is resilient and strong and can adapt easily to any environment it can be found all over the world.
Koi fish were recognized to the world’s attention after one was given to the Japanese emperor as a gift in 1914 to grace the imperial palaces mote.
Koi fish and Goldfish are distant cousins as they are both descendants from wild Carp, but goldfish came about long before koi fish did.
The largest koi fish ever recorded was a whopping four feet long and 91 pounds! The monster-sized fish was later sold to the koi enthusiast Geoff Lawton where she received the name Big Girl.
A British fish fan has taken delivery of the world’s biggest koi carp – a 4ft monster that tips the scales at a staggering six-and-a-half-stone.
The mammoth fish – nicknamed the Big Girl – is the size of a 12-year-old child and three times larger than any other carp in the UK.
Enthusiast Geoff Lawton paid an undisclosed sum for the 17-year-old koi from a specialist breeder in Japan. But he has already put a £30,000 plus price tag on the 90lbs specimen.
Koi fish eat about anything they are omnivores which means they eat meat and vegetables anything they can find bugs, worms, etc.
Koi fish can get sunburns when exposed to intense heat in the summer so get them some shade during summer.
Koi fish are sociable they enjoy the company of other koi fish around.
Make sure to keep an eye also when adding other types of fish in the pond koi fish have been known to bully non-koi pond mates. in addition, they will eat small species of fish
My experience is I tried adding an albino tin foil in my koi pond and the koi eat all my tin foil.
The oldest koi fish ever was a koi named Hanako was born in 1791 and didn’t die until 1977 that means she lived to be 226!
Koi fish are surprisingly intelligent they can recognized your footstep if you noticed even if you are still distant away coming towards them they will quickly gather near you.
They can be train to feed in your hand
Koi fish is a symbol of persistence, determination, wealth, success and good luck.
Koi fish intense coloration makes them harder to survive because predators such cats and birds can easily find them.
Female koi fish can lay as many as 50,000 eggs depending on the female koi fish size the bigger the female koi fish the number of koi eggs increases too
There are 24 koi fish varieties of koi fish and counting.
A new koi fish variety could be presented at any time but for now there are the Kohaku, Taisho Sanke, Showa Sanshoku, Tancho, Shiro Utsuri, Hi Utsuri, Ki Utsuri, Asagi, Shusui, Matsuba, Platinum Ogon, Yamabuki Ogon, Kujaku, Hariwake, Kikusui, Kumonryu, Beni Kumonryu, Chagoi, Soragoi, Ochiba Shigure,Goromo, Goshiki, Kikokuryu, and the Kin Kikokuryu.
Koi fish release ammonia in the water. When large number of koi fish inhabit same pond, level of ammonia can increase rapidly and induce poisoning of fish.
During the mating season, female produces thousands of eggs that will be fertilized by male’s sperm in the water. Only 50% of fertilized eggs will survive.
Koi fish can mate with goldfish because they are closely related. However, they produce sterile offspring.
Do koi fish like to be petted?
Koi are truly friendly and will not eat other fish or fight with each other.
If you are mixing species, make sure the same can be said for the other types of fish in your pond before adding koi.
.Some koi even like to be pet and will come to the surface for a little pat on the head.
What is the oldest koi fish?
At 226 years old, koi Hanako was the longest living fish ever recorded.
Koi Hanako was a beautiful scarlet coloured female fish in Japan.
Her name Hanako is translated “flower girl” in Japanese. Hanako died in July 7, 1977 at a grand old age of 226
How expensive is a koi fish?
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.
Did you learn something? if you have any other koi fish facts that you can add and share to our list please leave in the comments below we love to hear from you and add it to our list.
koi fish yin yang koi fish color meaning koi fish color meaning in tattoo usually meant for the red or orange colored koi fish in tattoo symbolize as a mother
for pink a daughter a red koi color also symbolize bravery,
koi that have red colors are benigoi and for orange orenjie and this type of kois are mostly thrown in culling.
Koi fish yin yang origin came from Taoism/Daoism, a Chinese religion, and a philosophy.
The yin which is the dark swirl koi fish is associated with shadows, feminity, and through of a wave.
The yang, the light swirl koi fish represents brightness, passion, and growth
Koi fish Yin and Yang have been for thousands of years already.
I think way back as far as 700 B.C.E during I Ching the book of changes a text Universal in its understanding.
It represents a dynamic balance of opposites and the process of unfolding events and change. Koi fish yin yang are like two opposite yet complementary energies.
Koi fish yin yang cannot exist without each other, they never are separated for example night and day form a koi fish yin yang
night looks and is very different than a day but it is impossible to have one without each other, both create a totality a complete whole.
koi fish color meaning chart
koi fish color meaning koi fish colors have meanings it represents certain fortune and success in life.
Kohaku this is a white koi with red markings and this symbolizes a success in your career
KumunryuThis is a Doitsu koi fish with black and white pattern that is unstable and changes all the time depending on temperature that is why kumonryu koi fish symbolizes life constant changes and transformations
Ogon This is a plain solid coloration koi fish usually plain silver, yellow, gold, white and orange, this represents success in your business. and wealth
Kuchibeni is a type of Kohaku with red markings in their mouth that looks like they have lipstick Kuchibeni represents love and long lasting relationships.
Yamabuki A Yambuki koi has golden bright colors and they are a symbol of riches and wealth.
ying yang koi fish tattoos
Koi Fish Meaning
The koi fish is a symbol with extremely deep meaning for those who choose it as part of their body art.
If you have been considering getting a tattoo that involves a koi fish, take the time first to learn the meaning associated with them.
The traditional significance of a koi fish tattoo can vary depending on the fish’s orientation (whether it is going up or down your body) and color. You want to be sure that your koi fish tattoo conveys the desired meaning.
Japanese Koi Fish Legend
A koi on a float during the Gion Festival in Kyoto representing the fish’s legendary struggle against all obstacles.
A koi on a float during the Gion Festival in Kyoto representing the fish’s legendary struggle against all obstacles. |
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Koi fish have a very long history in Chinese and Japanese culture.
They were originally common carp and were later domesticated and bred to produce certain colors.
Chinese invaders brought koi to Japan, where the fish flourished.
Koi fish are prominent in the work of Japanese tattoo artists because of a long-standing legend of how the fish become dragons. Most of the meaning and symbolism behind the fish stems from this ancient legend.
How a Koi Became a Dragon
According to legend, any koi that is able to scale the waterfall known as “Dragon’s Gate” will be transformed into a dragon.
According to legend, any koi that is able to scale the waterfall known as “Dragon’s Gate” will be transformed into a dragon. | Source
According to Chinese and Japanese myth, there was once a giant school made up of thousands of koi fish swimming up the Yellow River in China. As they swam, they gained strength by pushing against the current.
However, on the Yellow River, there is a waterfall. Once the fish reached the waterfall, most turned back and just went with the current because it became too hard.
The ones who remained continued to try to reach the top of the waterfall. These koi kept trying for one hundred years. At last, one koi successfully leaped to the top of the waterfall.
To reward this dedicated koi, the gods turned it into a beautiful golden dragon.
The falls have become known as the “Dragon’s Gate.” And legend has it that to this day, any koi that has the strength and perseverance to complete to journey up Dragon’s Gate will become a heavenly dragon.
It is also said that if a koi is caught, it will await the cut of the knife without a quiver with the bravery of a Samurai warrior facing the sword in battle.
Here is another good article of ying yang koi fish tattoos
40 Yin Yang Koi Fish Tattoos For Men – Cosmic Force Ink Ideas
In Chinese and Japanese culture, the Koi fish has a deep history and symbolic meaning. They mark one of the rare instances of domesticated fish. Originally carp, they were bred for their rich colors.
Some believe, however, that long ago, they descended from dragons.
The story goes that once there was a huge school of fish made up of thousands of Koi swimming in the Yellow River in China. They went upriver, pushing against the current until they came to a waterfall. Many turned back, believing it was too difficult an obstacle.
Some koi, however, kept trying and trying to jump over it. They kept at it for hundreds of years until finally, one koi made it to the top. To reward his persistence and bravery, the gods of the river turned that fish into a golden dragon.
Today the waterfall is known as the dragon’s gate, and some believe that any fish that can jump it will still be transformed into a dragon.
When a koi fish is caught, it will not flop and try to flee. With the bravery of a samurai, it awaits the inevitable blade that will take its life.
Coupled with the ancient symbol of yin and yang—light and dark, balance in the universe—this tattoo is one of the most powerful and symbolic images known to man. People with this tattoo do not sit down and die, but remain persistent in all aspects of life. Win or lose, they stoically accept their fate as another turn of the wheel.
If you are bit scared in having a koi fish yin yang tattoo you might as well consider in wearing a koi fish yin yang necklace.
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What is a koi fis yin yang and what does it mean?
koi fish meaning Definition of the Nishikigoi and its name
“Nishikigoi” is a general term for colored koi with markings which are bred for appreciation.
Before the second world war, it used to be called “Colored koi”, “Flowery koi” “Figured koi” or “Fancy koi”.
But the authorities did not approve of the words “Colored” or “Flowery” during the war, so it was renamed “Nishikigoi”
The word “koi” was first used about 2500 years ago in China.
It was in 533 B.C. when Confucius son was born and was presented as a fish by King Shoko of Ro.
The fish was named “Koi”
The original home of the koi was said to be Persia.
They were brought to Japan through China and Korea about 1000 years ago.
The colored koi, however, were born in Japan
They are work of Japanese art.
The Doitsu is a kind of the Nishikigoi which has breed for food.
Its origin was a black carp.
In Japan a Nishikigoi and a Doitsu were crossbreeds and a colored Doitsu was born.
The Nishikigoi is called “Living jewel” or “National fish”. It was Mr. Komei Koshihara, the president of Nagoya
women’s college, Who named the Nishikigoi “Living jewel” “National fish” was first used.
In a photo album of the First All Nippon Nishikigoi Show in 1968.
Mr. Hideo Miya of Ojiya was its inventor.
yin yang fish
The eye of each teardrop is symbolic of the constant watchful eye of the koi. This pairing of fish is often seen outside the context of the yin yang symbol as well.
In Japan, fish that are prepared for sashimi while still alive are called … Another dish, popular in China, is called “yin yang fish,
Yin Yang fish 陰陽魚 in Chinese cuisine is a dish which consists of a deep-fried whole fish that remains alive after cooking. The fish’s body is cooked while its head is wrapped in a wet cloth to keep it breathing. Wikipedia
koi fish yin yang drawing
A beautiful koi fish yin yang drawing from Jesica Art
koi breeding tips that will make you breed koi fish successfully
koi breeding This is my personal experience on how to breed koi fish.
I had also included the actual koi breeding step by step videos that I had done in koi breeding.
The videos start with identifying the koi fish genders down to hatching and caring and raising koi fry.
The most important part is to identify koi fish breeder gender check out the video below
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, the ones near his head, will appear pointed and solid in color
Also, check the male breeders if they are ready to be breed by checking if they have enough milt and sperm watch video below on how to do it.
koi breeding setup
My koi breeding setup is simple DIY breeding koi pond tank and the materials I used are bamboo for the koi pond frame and Trapal for the liner.
how old do koi have to be to breed
Koi fish are sexually matured when they are about 1-year old already but it is not advisable to breed them at young age
Why? because the membrane of the female egg is thin yet and the outcome is high mortality rate of the koi fry,
It is hard to determine koi fish age if you just bought it from somebody else or at the pet store, since sizes will not determine koi fish age,
because koi fish that are placed in smaller koi pond grows slow, so tendency some will breed even if their sizes are small because of their age are sexually matured already.
How long is a koi fish pregnant?
Koi do not get pregnant and are not live-bearers. Koi fish typically mate in warmer water in the spring or summer seasons.
There is no timeframe how long will the female koi fish developed eggs. What you can do is isolate the female koi fish breeder.
This will make the female koi fish breeder to store and develop eggs.
You can tell if the female koi fish breeder has enough eggs already by looking at its abdomen.
The female koi fish breeder abdomen will be swollen
The mating period lasts about two to three days in which the female lays the eggs upon various surfaces while the male shortly after fertilizes them.
how often do koi fish lay eggs
Normally koi will breed once a season on Countries that have four seasons usually spring time.
Why, because during springtime the temperature is warm and foods are abundant.
but not always, sometimes it will take warmer water and sometimes colder water.
Sometimes a sudden change in water temperature and water chemistry stimulate them to spawn.
Once instance to prove this is I transfer my large female koi to the breeding tank with cooler water
and when I check her in the morning it had spawn that night already.
It did make for a mess in her show tank. Some will spawn twice in a year, some won’t and even skip a year.
Some breeders will induce spawning so that they can develop fry on a schedule.
I always do this though I am not using an artificial breeding method controlling environment works for me.
I isolate the female from males and condition both the female and male koi fish breeder
I can breed my koi fish the whole year round since We don’t have four season here in my place.
Some koi will spawn later in the year but for the most part the farms time to a part of the season to keep their whole operation running on a schedule.
What age to breed koi?
A Koi’s prime mating age is between 3-6 years old, but koi have also been able to produce baby koi fish until they are up to 15 years old.
Make sure to give your breeding koi couple some privacy when it’s time for them to mate. Koi need a place to lay their eggs.
How long does it take for koi fish eggs to hatch?
Your koi eggs will hatch around 4 days after they are fertilized for colder Countries. 2 days for Tropical warmer Countries.
They will then attach themselves to structure like the side of the tank or pond for 2-3 days where they will be feeding off their yolk sac.
Is my koi fish pregnant?
However, your koi will appear bloated and pregnant for up to several days before she’s ready to release her eggs.
At this point, you could still stop the spawning from happening if you don’t want eggs or baby fish (fry)
in your pond by simply removing the females from the pond, keeping them separate from the males.
koi breeding Separate the female koi fish breeder for conditioning
Separate the female koi fish breeder from male koi fish breeders. Why? It will help ensure the female koi fish breeder to develop more eggs.
If female koi fish breeder is mixed with male koi fish breeders in the community pond.
The males will mate her without your knowledge, so the female koi fish cannot store enough eggs on its tummy.
Here is a photo of a koi fish female breeder prior from separating and conditioning
I change the water 60 % and leave the water dripping slowly this will stimulate them to breed too.
Add nesting media I created a floating yarn and net
how do koi fish mate
The male koi fish will chase the female koi fish and bump its abdomen to the pond wall or nesting media.
Adding the koi fish breeders
I add the koi fish together at 6 pm in the evening and note this was also done at the full moon.
I check them at 12:00 midnight if they already breed but there was no koi breeding sign yet,
a breeding sign is female will gather the nesting media and seems like creating bubbles and males will chase her,
so I just leave them and then when I wake up at around 5:00 am in the morning they are already chasing and breeding here is the actual video of them breeding watch koi fish actual video breeding
Remove the koi fish breeders after they are done mating.
You will notice if they are already done mating when the males no longer chase the female koi fish breeder.
You need to remove them fast immediately because after laying eggs they will start eating their eggs.
Then perform 60% water change this will prevent water to be foul because of the sperms.
in koi breeding you must always prepare methylene blue for protecting the eggs.
Place methylene blue to prevent the molds attacking the eggs.
how fast do koi fry grow this will depend on the temperature of the water the climate the faster they grow because warmer temperature stimulate their metabolism and this will trigger them to eat fast.
What do koi fish eggs look like?
Koi like to lay their eggs on pond plants, spawning mats, or spawning ropes. … Koi eggs are tiny and translucent.
They can range from milky white to yellow or green. After the next two days, the koi fish eggs will hatch
Here is a video of a koi fry growth chart watch it here
koi fry growth rate in the first week from hatching their sizes are about 1 cm and their koi fry color are all yellow yet.
you can watch this video of my 1-week old koi fry
how fast do baby koi grow to depend on the temperature, size of the pond and sources of live foods.
If you feed them daily with live foods they grow too fast also if your temperature is warmer they tend to feed more in warmer temperature because warm climate makes their metabolism fast, so they get hungry all the time.
koi eggs hatching depends on the temperature here in my place which is tropical and warm koi eggs hatch in 2 days in colder region koi eggs hatch for 7 to 10 days.
3-week old koi fry
what do baby koi fish look like It really depends on the stage for the first-week yellow, second week two colors appear black and yellow, third week 3 colors? If you want to see baby koi fish fry see my video below
1-Week Old Koi Fry Video
2-Week Old Koi Fry in our koi breeding
3-Week Old Koi Fry
4-Week Old Koi Fry Video
5-week old koi fry video
6-week old koi fry video
Here is the vidoe of my 7-week old koi fry now
Update of our koi fry today, they are now 8-week old koi fry, here’s a video below
Update today the koi fry are now 9-week old koi fry their number decreases because
I was not able to remove the tobi koi fry and last week also the water quality was degraded because some of the clams died and also their pooh increase already since they are growing to watch the video below
THE NATURE OF TOBI
Steve Hopkins
Rain Garden Ornamentals
June 2007
Anyone who breeds koi knows about tobi. In other species these are often called “shooters”.
They occur in goldfish spawns too. They are the fry that grow to juvenile size very quickly.
They are noted for eating their smaller siblings.
Most tobi koi do not have the refined characteristics the breeder is looking for, although some do.
I have never seen a good explanation of how and why tobi develop.
If anyone knows of an authoritative description, please let us know. Until then, I will give you my off-the-wall
theory about tobi.
I think tobi are hard to explain because there are two factors at work, genetics and blind luck.
Genetics: Koi and goldfish carry in their genetic code remnants of everything that come before.
A top-notch pair of gosanke or ranchu carries all the genetic material needed to make the ancestral common carp or crucian carp from which they were derived through selective breeding.
They also have all the genetic material needed to recreate the incremental steps in their evolution.
In the offspring from a pair of sanke you will find kohaku, higoi and perhaps even a magoi.
A group of ryukin offspring may include individuals with characteristics of wakin and common goldfish.
The more ancestral forms are always more hardy.
Left to their own devices and allowed to breed indiscriminately for many generations, a population of koi will revert
back to something resembling the ancestral common carp and goldfish will revert back to something resembling a crucian carp.
In a group of sibling fry, those with a more primitative genetic make-up will be just a little bit stronger and faster giving them a slight advantage when it comes time to eat or avoid a predator.
But, in the world of fish fry, a slight advantage can become amplified many fold.
There is a snowball effect. A fry that gets just a little bit bigger than its siblings is better able to
capture and compete for food so it grows faster.
The larger the size disparity, the bigger the advantage. So, over just a few weeks time an individual that is just slightly
larger than its siblings becomes ten times larger than its siblings.
At some point, the size disparity becomes so great that the larger individual can eat its siblings providing it
with a new limitless food supply.
The snow ball effect escalates. Blind Luck But, how can some tobi be excellent examples of highly refined koi or goldfish and show no signs of being a throw-back to an ancestral form?
I think it is because there is a blind luck factor at work as well.
Imagine a group of larvae which have absorbed their yolk sack and are ready to begin feeding.
Perhaps some arrive at this stage a few hours ahead of the rest because they were spawned first or their position on the spawning substrate was a fraction of a degree warmer then the rest, or because of some other factor.
The larvae instinctively dart at a moving food particle.
Some times they catch it and sometimes they miss.
They are growing extremely rapidly and catching one or two extra choice food morsels can make a difference in that growth rate.
Some individuals are just lucky and are able to get a tiny bit ahead of their siblings.
As described above, a very small advantage can quickly snowball into a large advantage.
An individual with no innate genetic advantage can become a tobi just through bind luck.
Another Observation In some batches of fry the size distribution is large and there is an unusually large number of tobi.
In other batches the size distribution is narrow and the siblings look almost identical.
In general, the better the fry are fed the less variation there will be in their size.
If abundant live food can be kept in front of the fry at all times while maintaining good water quality, there is a much lower incidence of tobi.
Under the best of conditions the growth of fry is phenomenal and most of the population (except for those with serious deformities) has the potential to grow at the rate of tobi.
The best way to minimize the number of tobi is to provide better nutrition and husbandry.
The biggest and best koi and goldfish will have had the best nutrition and water quality their entire lives.
Periods of less than optimal conditions can have long-term effects.
In extreme cases, we say that the fish is stunted.
The younger the fish, the more severe and lasting the effect of poor nutrition and water quality.
Tobi are considered by most to be undesirables.
If they are genetic throw-backs then they probably are undesirable. However, you should be on the look-out for those fish
which have both the genetic potential to meet your selection criteria and the good luck to have gotten off to a fast start in life and become a tobi.
It is always a good idea to separate tobi if you can; especially if they have become large enough to be cannibals.
But, do not automatically assume they have no potential.
So, you’ve decided you want a koi pond in your backyard. Congratulations, it’s a great decision. Ponds aren’t just for keeping fish such as koi in, but they can also encourage other nature into your garden, provide a stunning focal point for visitors to admire and offer a source of relaxation – who doesn’t love closing their eyes and hearing nothing but the sound of trickling water as your very own pond babbles away not far from your back door?
With the decision taken to construct a pond, the big question is, what is your pond going to look like and where in your backyard is it going to go? Here are the factors you need to consider when designing a pond.
Decide on the style of your pond
When her home in West Village, New York needed a refresh, actress Julianne Moore hired professional landscaper Brian Sawyer to redesign her garden. Thankfully, you don’t need to source a professional with a Guaranteed Scholarships in Garden Design to help you decide on the style of your pond. When it comes to a pond housing fish, the most common designs are a formal shape, raised up and near to the house so that you can see your fish swimming around in all their splendor.
Consider the safety aspects
Arguably the most important factor to consider when it comes to designing a pond is the safety aspect. We’ve all read horror stories about young children accidentally walking or falling into ponds with terrible consequences. A raised pond can prevent that happening by providing a physical barrier between child and water. It also offers an edge to sit on, which can be handy if you want to relax in the garden or if the pond is for somebody elderly who may need to sit down while working on the pond. If you are still worried about the potential of a child falling in, then you can purchase a pond cover or netting. This will also protect your fish from any urban animals that may see them as an easy lunch.
Think about the electricity supply
Most likely, your pond is going to require a filter and pump while many of us will also want to install fountains or waterfalls. All of these require electricity to work. That can have a bearing on the positioning of your koi pond, as you are going to need it to be relatively close to a mains supply, which will probably come from a building. You should always use and consult a qualified electrician, especially when dealing with electricity and water.
Check the positioning of underground services
Your pond is going to require at least some digging down, so you need to check that it isn’t going to be situated above any water pipes, sewage pipes of electric cables. The last thing you want when you start constructing it is to cut through any of those three utilities.
Avoid siting your pond in the shade
There are several reasons for avoiding putting your koi pond in the shade. The most obvious is that if it is situated under trees, then come fall it’s going to fill up with fallen leaves which will be a nightmare to remove. If you want flowers to bloom among the water, then you’ll need to choose a position which receives sunlight for around six hours a day.
When planning your back garden a koi fish pond might not always be the first thing that springs to mind but even if you are not particularly excited by the idea of owning fish,
having a pond or other water feature, can bring surprising health and wellness benefits.
Ponds can bring the family together – they are a great reason to spend time outside with your children, learning about nature,
life cycles and just enjoying watching the water creature activities while soaking up the sunshine.
You can also all work together to look after and maintain the pond, including feeding the fish, dredging out weeds and algae,
and any other routine tasks which your children can help with so they feel involved.
A koi fish pond can really enhance your garden – if you are not much of a gardener but don’t want a concrete slab for a backyard,
a pond is a great way to make your garden attractive and come to life, without having to spend hours weeding every weekend.
If you like to spend time outside but hate weeding and planting, then having a pond installed will really help to make your garden an attractive outdoor space in which to sit and relax, without the stress of worrying about the weeds.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you could even source the pond supplies you need and install your own.
Having a pond can reduce stress – water has long been recognized as having positive therapeutic effects for anyone suffering from stress.
Sitting next to a water feature can help to lower blood pressure and calm an overstimulated mind.
Studies have proven that watching fish swimming and listening to the sounds of a water feature, can actively help to lower stress and anxiety in patients, so installing a pond could have a calming effect on the whole family.
Sitting by the water can enhance creativity – as well as helping with relaxation, sitting by a pond and watching the world go by has been proven to help with creativity so if you are staring at a blank page,
or looking for inspiration, taking your coffee out by the pond could really help to fire up the creative juices again.
Illness recovery – the proximity of water, with all of its living, breathing movement, has been proven to help people recover quicker from illnesses or operations,
so if anyone in the family is recuperating, time spent by the pond, with a book could help speed up the process.
A pond improves the environment – having a pond in your garden will enhance the environment you are living in, attracting nature and creating a miniature ecosystem so you can feel good that you are helping to support nature.
It’s also a great way to spend time teaching your children all sorts of life lessons as they watch the frog spawn become frogs and all of the other cycles of life and nature which your pond will create.
Creating the koi fish pond can become a family project – actually deciding where the pond will go, what shape it will be, how big it should be and then what kind of plants to include, are all elements which can become a family project,
bringing everyone together with key jobs each. Digging the pond and building up the landscape area around it are all jobs which the whole family can take part in.
Choosing the koi fish – this can help teach children responsibility by allowing them to choose which koi fish to buy, what to call them,
and taking charge of their food regime etc.… so it is a great introduction to looking after pets, without too much hassle.
Add a water feature for movement – while sitting by a pond is relaxing in itself, studies have shown that listening to
the sound of falling water has incredible therapeutic and soothing properties so once you have your pond in place, try adding a small water feature.
Water has long been recognized for its therapeutic properties, helping to calm and quiet a busy mind,
supporting healing and generally helping us to relax and rejuvenate,
so why not bring all of those benefits into your own backyard with a pond?
From working together to create the perfect pond and choosing your ideal fish, through to helping to maintain it,
the pond will really bring the family together and create a focal point for relaxing activities and learning.
Or if you need to recharge the batteries and reignite your creative spark, simply sitting quietly and watching the fish and insects hard at work,
will help to de-stress your mind and let the positive ideas and energies flow again.
The great thing about koi fish ponds is that they can fit into any size of garden and will really enhance the space so if you hate gardening,
but want something eye-catching, minimal fuss which brings your garden to life, then you really can’t go wrong with a pond.
