Koi - Wikipedia
WEBThe koi are a group of breeds produced by artificial selection primarily from black carp called nogoi (野鯉, lit. 'wild carp') or magoi (真鯉, lit. 'true carp'), which inhabit lakes, ponds, and rivers in Japan.
Koi | Definition, Art, Facts, Symbols, & Size | Britannica
WEBJul 26, 2024 · Koi, (Cyprinus carpio), any of more than 100 ornamental varieties of carp that are best known for their colourful body patterning and are kept as pets in indoor and outdoor freshwater ponds throughout the world. Koi were raised initially as food fishes in China and Japan. However, they also serve.
Koi Fish Care: A Complete Guide to Maintaining & Caring for Them
WEBFrom understanding their needs to feeding them to breeding them, Koi Fish Care is your ultimate resource for keeping your fish happy and healthy. Overview of Koi Fish Care. So, what precisely is Koi?
The Ultimate Koi Fish Care And Pond Guide - Fishkeeping World
WEBAug 30, 2019 · Ultimate Koi Fish Guide: This complete and detailed guide will help you brighten up and add colorful life on your ponds and tanks with Koi Fish.
Koi (Nishikigoi) Fish Species Profile - The Spruce Pets
WEBNov 22, 2023 · Koi are a common pet kept in outdoor ponds. Learn the history of koi fish and the variations of koi. Find out how to care for koi fish and about common issues that can be avoided.
Japanese koi - Smithsonian's National Zoo
WEBKoi fish are a colorful, ornamental versions of the common carp. Though carp domestication is believed to have begun in China as far back as the 4th century, modern Japanese koi are believed to date back to early 19th-century Japan where wild, colorful carp were caught, kept and bred by rice farmers.
20 Types of Koi Fish Varieties & Colors (With Pictures)
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Koi Fish come in a variety of colors and patterns which can create quite a striking a pond. Check out our favorite varieties here.
Koi - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
WEBThe Koi, or Japanese Koi, is a domestic variant of the Amur carp. Generally, these fish have brightly-colored scales with various patterns. Many variants and color morphs exist across the globe. Though related, these fish differ from goldfish, as they originate from a different species of carp. Read on to learn about the Koi.
Koi Fish: The Complete Care And Breeding Guide
WEBOne of the most recognizable fish on the planet is the Koi fish (Cyprinus cardio), or Koi carp, as many like to call them. They are indeed a type of common carp, but they are ornamental by design. The word Koi actually means carp in Japanese, and their natural habitat was Asia. So they sometimes go by the name Nishikigoi in Japan also.
How Long Do Koi Fish Live? Average Lifespan, Data & Care Guide
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Koi fish, on average, live around 20 to 30 years in outdoor ponds, although there are reports of one record-breaking koi in Japan reaching the age of 226 years old. Many owners report having koi that live 60 or 70 years, but these cases are extraordinary rather than normal.