Koi or the Japanese carp are domesticated varieties of the common carp. They are commonly reared in outdoor koi ponds for ornamental and decorative purposes. They are popularly considered as symbols representing love and friendship.Many colors of koi are developed including yellow, white, orange, black, red, cream and even blue. The most popular is the “Gosanke” which is a cross breed from many .. more …
If you know the common carp, Koi fish are their domesticated version. The name itself comes from the Japanese word “carp”. The Japanese started breeding Koi fish a long time ago – in the 1820′s and they have since bred them into different varieties. You’ll get them I different colors – black, red, orange, silver green and even blue.Outdoors Koi ponds are considered relaxing – the sound of the .. more …
Because of their gracefulness, the longevity of their lives, and their gorgeous colors, it is easy to see why koi fish are so popular to outside ponds. Koi fish also have many traits that make them an ideal fish to thrive in an outside pond.Since it is realistic to think that koi fish will grow to be large fish they require a pond that is about five hundred gallons or more. Typically the health .. more …