Koi

fish · colorful · Japan · pond life

Living Art. Koi come in amazing colors like white, orange, black, and gold, often mixed together in patterns. People breed them carefully, just like artists create masterpieces.

From Japan. Koi were first created in Japan hundreds of years ago by farmers who noticed colorful mutations in their carp. Today, koi shows are huge events where people display their most beautiful fish.

Pond Living. Koi live in outdoor water gardens and ponds where they can grow quite large, sometimes reaching over three feet long. They love cool, clean water with good filtration to stay healthy.

Tough Fish. Koi are relatives of common carp and are very hardy, meaning they can handle temperature changes and live a very long time, sometimes 25 to 50 years.

Gentle Eaters. Koi love to eat insects, plants, and specially made koi food, and they'll happily eat from your hand, making them fun to interact with.