Japanese Koi Fish - A Brief History By Kenneth L. White

I know a lot of people will tell me that I have my information wrong, but yes the Japanese Koi can be traced back to China. Apparently because of their survivability, the koi were bred for food. And from China they eventually made their way to Japan.

Because of the various colors that the Japanese saw from the fish, the koi were eventually cross-breeded to increase and to take advantage of their colors. This in turn led to the first time that Japan and the world discovered the many varieties of the colored fish at a Japanese expo. That was in 1914.

After that, first Japan and then the world became hypnotized by this fish and the hobby exploded.

There are numerous varieties of koi, arguably the most beautiful, in my opinion, is the Longfin Koi. This particular koi fish is known by it's long flowing fins, long barbells and pompom nostrils. These particular fish are interbred with the wild Indonesian Longfin river carp and the traditional koi. Believe it or not, there is a increasing majority of hardcore koi owners that do not like the Butterfly Koi or Dragon Koi, as it is commonly referred.

They feel like that this particular breed is inferior to traditional Koi. When it comes time to judge them in the annual competitions, Butterfly koi are not allowed. Matter of fact, the Butterfly Koi is not a very popular fish outside of the United States. But in America, they are very popular. Hence their other nickname, the "American Koi." They even have their own club, the AKCA. The American Koi Club Association.

The Japanese Koi is an amazing and beautiful fish. But just like any other fish, they require care. Care that I cannot offer you here. But I can direct you to a website that will give you the most comprehensive information on koi fish. This website can help you with all of your koi fish needs. It can give you the answers to this hobbies most asked questions. Questions about koi fish care, filtration, quarantine, and pond maintenance. These and other questions can be answered when you visit http://koifishcare.info

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