The common carp
is the forerunner of our present day Koi. Koi are not big goldfish. The goldfish is a
distant cousin to Koi.
Where did they come from?
The Japanese name for Koi is Nishikigoi. Nishikigoi were
developed
by the
Japanese over 200 years ago.
Where do you keep these fish?
These gorgeous creatures usually live in lushly
landscaped fish
ponds outdoors.
The ponds are constructed to provide adequate oxygenation and
filtration of the
water.
These ponds make an excellent landscaping addition to a garden.
How big do they get?
The average Koi can grow to 24 - 36 inches! The size of
the pond,
the amount of
aeration, and feeding methods will affect the growth of the fish. It is
not
uncommon for a small Koi to grow 2 - 4 inches a year in a backyard
pond.
The fine
print:
KOI.NET is a non-profit educational service whose
primary purpose is to present information from the perspective of
keeping
Koi carp in a recirculated freshwater pond.
The contents of KOI.NET is the webmasters original or reproduced from
bulletins,
show guides, and handouts circulated by various Koi clubs.
