About Koi
- Category: Koi Knowledge
- Published: Saturday, 08 February 2014 13:44
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Nishikigoi or "Koi" as they are more commonly known are a popular ornamental variety of the
Common Carp(Cyprinus carpic) that are bred and kept for decorative purposes in ponds and aquariums all over the world. When one considers the fact that Koi has developed into one of the most beautiful and expensive ornamental fishes in the world, with the color possibilities virtually endless, it is remarkable to think that the elaborate specimens we see today developed from the lowly Common Carp, which was originally kept as a food fish.
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Showa
Koi with red and black markings on the white ground -
Kohaku
Koi keeping begins and ends with the Kohaku -
Sanke
Created during the era of Taisho in Japan -
Shiro Utsuri
This beautiful Koi's variety comprises of Red, Yellow and Black -
Sanke Tancho
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Tancho Kohakus
Koi with only red pattern appears as a single red dot on the head -
Asagi
The Asagi is one of the oldest breeds of Koi
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