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White Koi
By David Maguire · 13 years ago
During the initial period of koi breeding carp mutations, Japanese koi hobbyists could only produce varieties with one or two colors. Over the years as this practice has grown popular, the assortment of colors on ...
Ochiba Koi
By David Maguire · 13 years ago
Ochiba koi, or more commonly known as ochiba shigure, is another variety of the brocaded Japanese carp. Its name ochiba shigure is literally translated as "autumn leaves on water" which perfectly describes their glowing reticulated ...
Koi Images
By David Maguire · 13 years ago
Koi fish are a popular Japanese carp that is often seen in water gardens. The name koi originated from the Japanese word "nishikigoi" which is literally translated as brocaded (adorned or decorated) carp. Because of ...
Koi Types
By David Maguire · 13 years ago
One of the growing trends among pet fish lovers is the hobby of keeping and breeding Koi fish. The name that originated from the Japanese word "nishikigoi" (which literally translates to brocaded, or adorned, carp) ...
Types Of Koi
By David Maguire · 13 years ago
What is commonly referred to as "koi" is a short term for the Japanese word nishikigoi, that literally means brocaded (or adorned) carp. A domesticated version of the common carp, koi fish is usually seen ...