It's easy to understand why many people mistakenly believe that the colourful Koi fish that we know today is a species of Goldfish.
However, they are not goldfish, but a different variety of carp that can be found in virtually every Chinese and Japanese garden where there is a pond.
This beautifully coloured fish originates from the common carp 'cyprinus carpio', that were originally cultivated by Chinese rice growers thousands of year ago, in small pond fisheries purely as a cheap food source.
With cross border travel with its neighbours, the cultivation of koi carp flourished under the Chinese Qing Dynasty and Japanese Edo period. It was during this period that the Japanese began to breed Koi fish, not as a food source, but specifically for both their colour and form.
In the 1800's, with the widespread popularity of owning these colourful fish, the incentive for the refinement of existing varieties of Koi grew even stronger in Japan, with the development of new colours and patterns
In Japanese mythology, koi carp are thought to swim up stream against the current, symbolizing strength and individualism. According to Japanese legend if a koi succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate on the Yellow River it would be transformed into a dragon.
Based on that legend, it became a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement.
Dragon Carp, Butterfly Koi, or Long fin Koi, are a type of ornamental koi fish notable for their elongated finnage. However, they all originate from the 'cyprinus Carp (which includes numerous wild carp species as well as the domesticated variety called 'Nishikigoi')
Nishikigoi' are most often referred to as 'koi' by those who speak English, probably due to the fact that "koi" is easier to say. Regardless of what we call them, they are still basically the same carp that have been bred for colour rather than food
Colourful Koi fish are now bred all over the world, not only for their aesthetic beauty but also for a great potential as a dollar earner. To date, Koi are considered to be the most expensive ornamental fish in existence. A prize example can be valued in the $100,000 range and live a long time.
As garden ponds become more and more popular in the west, one of the favourites is one containing koi fish. They are considered some of the most beautiful ornamental fish in the world, and are truly living jewels in your garden pond and can really make your garden pond come alive.
To get the most pleasure from your koi fish however, you will need to create the ideal environment for such wonderful tiny creatures to enjoy, with various koi pond plants and other pond animals
Creating a Koi pond is a marvellously satisfying hobby that will not only provide you with years of enjoyment, but can also have a calming affect on you after a hectic day at work.
Your efforts will be rewarded not just with magnificent Koi fish, but you'll see beauty and tranquillity within you and your home.
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