{"product_id":"koi-4-inch","title":"Koi mixed colors 4 inch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" id=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eKoi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (or \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eNishikigoi\u003c\/em\u003e) are \u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003evibrant, ornamental varieties of domesticated common carp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eCyprinus rubrofuscus\u003c\/em\u003e) traditionally kept for decorative purposes in outdoor ponds and water gardens\u003c\/mark\u003e. First bred by rice farmers in \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eNiigata, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the early 19th century, they are celebrated globally for their striking colors, complex scale patterns, and deep cultural symbolism.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eKey Facts About Koi Fish\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e: They average a lifespan of \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e40 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, but can live much longer under optimal conditions. The oldest verified koi famously reached nearly \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e230 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: Healthy adult koi can grow up to \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e3 feet (90 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e in length, requiring large, deep ponds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: They are opportunistic \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eomnivore feeders\u003c\/strong\u003e that eat algae, aquatic plants, insects, and commercial floating pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eValue\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prize-winning show fish with flawless genetics can command astronomical prices, sometimes selling for \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eover $1 million\u003c\/strong\u003e at Japanese auctions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eMajor Varieties\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eWhile there are over 100 distinct variants, breeders separate them into specific lineage classes:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGosanke\u003c\/strong\u003e: The most popular group consisting of \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eKohaku\u003c\/strong\u003e (white with red), \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTaisho Sanshoku \/ Sanke\u003c\/strong\u003e(white with red and black), and \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eShowa Sanshoku \/ Showa\u003c\/strong\u003e (black with red and white).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eUtsurimono\u003c\/strong\u003e: A black-based variety featuring stylized white, yellow, or red patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAsagi\u003c\/strong\u003e: Characterized by light blue, indigo-colored scales on the back and red accents on the belly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blue Crown Aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49113157992696,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2247\/5768\/files\/D23C233D-842B-4FA5-B1A6-BDBF5FCD5ED9.jpg?v=1781755325","url":"https:\/\/sdtropicals.com\/products\/koi-4-inch","provider":"SD Tropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}