The Blue Koi: What A Sight to Behold!
There is something all inspiring about Koi.
It could be their size, it could be their gracefulness as they swim through the water, or it could be the patterns and colors of their scales and skin.
Over the years, there have been a number of new varieties from Koi breeding and one absolutely breathtaking one is the Blue Koi.
If you have seen one, you know exactly what I am talking about.
These beautifully colorful creatures are actually a domesticated version of the carp.
Yes, carp which actually are used as fish food.
There are thirteen Koi types of which one is the Asagi and the Blue Koi is of this family.
The topside of the Koi is blue and can be a pale blue to a cool metallic blue.
The bottom, from the lateral line down, is normally a red color.
As a young fish, the colors will be lighter than and not as intense as one might think.
As the fish ages, the colors will become brighter and more intense.
The better lineage of the Koi will reflect in a higher quality of color and the patterns of the scales.
In addition, the higher the quality the more expensive any Koi will be.
If your family backyard holds a pond that everyone can enjoy, you may not want to pay $500 for a single fish, but you do want a healthy Koi, that is one that you can enjoy for a long time.
Did you know that Koi can outlive you? One Koi was estimated to be over 200 years old, and indeed, after it died, testing determined that the Koi was indeed 226 years old! Most Koi that you will find are red and white in color.
The different types of Koi have a range of colors but other than the Black Koi none match the uniqueness of the Blue.
Having a Blue Koi in your pond is a great conversation starter and how many people can say that they have a blue fish other than Dr.
Seuss? The environment and care that is required is no different from any other koi that you may have or want to have in your water garden.
The pond should be deep enough to keep the koi cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
The underwater environment should have ample space for an adult, or several adult koi to swim without feeling they are doing laps.
The water should be clean and the food should be a quality product.
Remember that the healthier the koi, the brighter the colors that will be displayed.
What you have in and around your pond will not matter to the koi as long as there are places to hide from enemies or if they just need some alone time.
The ornamentation and plants are for your enjoyment although they enhance the beauty of the pond.
The water for your Blue Koi can be kept clean with a pump and filter; would you want to swim in dirty water?
It could be their size, it could be their gracefulness as they swim through the water, or it could be the patterns and colors of their scales and skin.
Over the years, there have been a number of new varieties from Koi breeding and one absolutely breathtaking one is the Blue Koi.
If you have seen one, you know exactly what I am talking about.
These beautifully colorful creatures are actually a domesticated version of the carp.
Yes, carp which actually are used as fish food.
There are thirteen Koi types of which one is the Asagi and the Blue Koi is of this family.
The topside of the Koi is blue and can be a pale blue to a cool metallic blue.
The bottom, from the lateral line down, is normally a red color.
As a young fish, the colors will be lighter than and not as intense as one might think.
As the fish ages, the colors will become brighter and more intense.
The better lineage of the Koi will reflect in a higher quality of color and the patterns of the scales.
In addition, the higher the quality the more expensive any Koi will be.
If your family backyard holds a pond that everyone can enjoy, you may not want to pay $500 for a single fish, but you do want a healthy Koi, that is one that you can enjoy for a long time.
Did you know that Koi can outlive you? One Koi was estimated to be over 200 years old, and indeed, after it died, testing determined that the Koi was indeed 226 years old! Most Koi that you will find are red and white in color.
The different types of Koi have a range of colors but other than the Black Koi none match the uniqueness of the Blue.
Having a Blue Koi in your pond is a great conversation starter and how many people can say that they have a blue fish other than Dr.
Seuss? The environment and care that is required is no different from any other koi that you may have or want to have in your water garden.
The pond should be deep enough to keep the koi cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
The underwater environment should have ample space for an adult, or several adult koi to swim without feeling they are doing laps.
The water should be clean and the food should be a quality product.
Remember that the healthier the koi, the brighter the colors that will be displayed.
What you have in and around your pond will not matter to the koi as long as there are places to hide from enemies or if they just need some alone time.
The ornamentation and plants are for your enjoyment although they enhance the beauty of the pond.
The water for your Blue Koi can be kept clean with a pump and filter; would you want to swim in dirty water?
