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    Koi - Wikipedia

    Koi , or more specifically nishikigoi (錦鯉, Japanese: [ɲiɕi̥kiꜜɡoi], literally "brocaded carp"), are colored varieties of carp (Cyprinus sp.) that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens. Koi is an informal name for the colored variants of carp kept for ornamental purposes. There are … See more

    Carp are a large group of fish originally found in Central Europe and Asia. Various carp species were originally domesticated in China, where they were used as food fish. Carp are See more

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    The 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. The black carp refers to the Eurasian carp (Cyprinus carpio), which was … See more

    Goldfish (Carassius auratus) were developed in China more than a thousand years ago by selectively breeding colored varieties; by the Song dynasty (960–1279), yellow, … See more

    When koi naturally breed on their own they tend to spawn in the spring and summer seasons. The male will start following the female, swimming right behind her and nudging her. After the female koi releases her eggs they sink to the bottom of the pond and stay … See more

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    The words "koi" and "nishikigoi" come from the Japanese words 鯉 (carp), and 錦鯉 (brocaded carp), respectively. In Japanese, "koi" is a See more

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    According to Zen Nippon Airinkai, a group that leads the breeding and dissemination of koi in Japan, there are more than 100 varieties of koi … See more

    The Amur carp is a hardy fish, and koi retain that durability. Koi are coldwater fish, but benefit from being kept in the 15–25 °C (59–77 °F) range, and do not react well to long, … See more

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    Nov 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.

  6. Koi | Definition, Art, Facts, Symbols, & Size | Britannica

    Oct 17, 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.

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    Mar 13, 2024 · A koi pond is so much more than a simple hole in the ground with fish in it. Koi ponds have a very long history, dating back several centuries in Asia. Today, they are a common feature of many yards and are designed to …

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