Koi carp - Cyprinus carpio carpio
Koi carp ( common name )
Cyprinus carpio carpio ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 60 - 100 cm ( 23.62 - 39.37 in )
- pH of water: 7 - 7.5
- Water hardness (dGH): 0 - 30 °N
- Recommended temperature: 15 - 25 °C ( 59 - 77 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Bottom levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: Europe
Information about care
Besides original carps species, which live in lakes and rivers, there are many Koi's colour varieties which can be found in the aquarium shops.
The most known types of koi are:
- The Long Fin Koi
- Butterfly Koi
- Assorted Koi
Nowdays, the most of Koi's are produced in Asia. However, it's easy to breed this fish at your own garden/fish pond.
Due to large adult size, it's not recommended to keep Koi's in ordinary tanks. Beginners use to buy this kind of carps because of their colours, fins and peaceful behaviour. As fish grow, small tanks are getting unusable.
Since this fish can be found almost everywhere within the freshwater biotopes of Europe, Asia, Euro-Asia, they will survive freezing colds easily. If the temperature is lower than 5°C, you should consider moving fish into a bit warm water.
Koi's will appreciate enough plants and driftwood pieces. Feed them with spinach, lettuce, tubifex worms, blood worms, small fish, daphnia, or brine shrimp. Feeding should be processed at least 3 times a day.
Pictures
Thanks to Yves Rubin of rubinphoto.com for allowing us to use the pictures!
The most known types of koi are:
- The Long Fin Koi
- Butterfly Koi
- Assorted Koi
Nowdays, the most of Koi's are produced in Asia. However, it's easy to breed this fish at your own garden/fish pond.
Due to large adult size, it's not recommended to keep Koi's in ordinary tanks. Beginners use to buy this kind of carps because of their colours, fins and peaceful behaviour. As fish grow, small tanks are getting unusable.
Since this fish can be found almost everywhere within the freshwater biotopes of Europe, Asia, Euro-Asia, they will survive freezing colds easily. If the temperature is lower than 5°C, you should consider moving fish into a bit warm water.
Koi's will appreciate enough plants and driftwood pieces. Feed them with spinach, lettuce, tubifex worms, blood worms, small fish, daphnia, or brine shrimp. Feeding should be processed at least 3 times a day.
Pictures
Thanks to Yves Rubin of rubinphoto.com for allowing us to use the pictures!
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