Vibrant standard domestic koi, Cyprinus rubrofuscus var. koi, swim near the waters surface, displaying orange, white, black, and yellow patterns. The clear water beautifully showcases the colorful POND FISH - KOI STANDARD CHOICE.
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POND FISH – KOI STANDARD CHOICE Cyprinus rubrofuscus var. “koi”

$9.99 – $399.99

Koi are a long domesticated form of the Amur carp Cyprinus rubrofuscus from East Asia and come in a plethora of colors including various shades of white, red, black, yellow, and orange. There are specific names for koi varieties based on color and scale types; some popular ones include Bekko, Doitsu, Gin Rin, Kohaku, and Sanke. Many varieties of koi originate from selective breeding that began in Japan in the early 19th century. Male koi will often have fins that are more pointed compared to the rounded fins of females. Additionally, male koi will develop tubercules, which are small growths that are white in color, on their heads during the breeding season.  Koi have been reported to live as long as 100-200 years in captivity,  but a more typical lifespan would be 50 years. Adult koi can reach 24 to 36 inches in length.

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Description

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

 Live Plant Safe: With Caution

General Description: Koi are a long domesticated form of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) from East Asia and come in a plethora of colors including various shades of white, red, black, yellow, and orange. There are specific names for koi varieties based on color and scale types; some popular ones include Bekko, Doitsu, Gin Rin, Kohaku, and Sanke. Many varieties of koi originate from selective breeding that began in Japan in the early 19th century. Male koi will often have fins that are more pointed compared to the rounded fins of females. Additionally, male koi will develop tubercules, which are small growths that are white in color, on their heads during the breeding season.  Koi have been reported to live as long as 100-200 years in captivity,  but a more typical lifespan would be 50 years. Adult koi can reach 24 to 36 inches in length.. 

Diet Requirements: Koi are omnivores and will accept most foods that are offered. Some options include koi specific floating pellets, freeze dried foods, vegetables, and various other plant matter. If outdoors the food type should be switched to a wheat germ based diet in the fall, and koi should not be fed once water temperatures fall below 50°F.

Care Requirements: Koi do best when kept in large outdoor ponds and can easily overwinter if the pond is deep enough and set up properly for winter. They can be kept in large indoor aquariums if necessary but a 125 gallon tank with robust filtration or larger would be required. Superior filtration, aeration, and plants can be viewed as essential to the pond hobby. Not only does filtration help remove harmful chemicals from the water, it also helps dissolve oxygen into the water column. A water pump, or even waterfall, can help do the same. A stagnant pond traps contaminants and fails to provide a safe living environment for some aquatic life. Help provide fish with shade and dissolved oxygen by adding live plants to any pond. It is suggested to keep koi with their own kind, but they can coexist with other large pond goldfish with enough room. Recommended water conditions, 36-90° F, KH 2-12, pH 6.8-7.2.

Purchase Size: Small: 3″ to 4″; Medium: 4″ to 6″; Large: 6″ to 10″; XLarge 10’’ to 12″‘; XXLarge 12″+; *SHOW: 20″+

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.

Shipping & Delivery

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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