Common NameKoi
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Scientific NameCyprinus carpio species FamilyCyprinidae
CommunityKoi
ClassKoi
Temperature68º F
Swimming RangeTop-Middle
Adult Length24-27 inches
Feeding HabitsFresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Live plants, fish, blood worms, tadpoles, glass worms, earthworms, brine shrimp, daphnia and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, vegetable diet, daphnia, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms.
Tablet and pellet foods made for koi are also accepted. Feed Koi small amounts at least twice a day.
CompatibilityAn active, peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other similar sized koi. Smaller fish may be eaten.
HabitatJapan: Outdoor pond
moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Floating plants are recommended to provide shade and keep algae growth down.
BreedingThe males have a larger head and longer pectoral fins. During spawning up to 750,000 greenish colored eggs can be produced.
Additional CommentsThere are many different color variations of Koi available. Their average life span is 60 years.