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What Determines The Value Of Koi?

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As you know,   In 2017, a koi fish was sold for a record 1.8 million dollars. It was a 9-year-old large female Kohaku. It was white with red-orange splotches. An artist even did a painting to immortalize her legendary beauty. That is the most expensive koi fish to date.   Although this prize fish was explicitly bred to compete in the All Japan Koi Show, koi fish costs are substantial compared to other fish. The reason is koi are mainly ornamental pets. Luckily, most koi fish are not usually as expensive as that prize breed. So, exactly how much are Koi fish worth?.   Well, The value of a Koi can be broken down into many factors, including things such as the manner in which the fish moves in water, bone structure, shape, skin quality, potential for the future. For the many different varieties of Koi there are many more factors.   A variety of factors determine koi fish prices. Because they are prized for their beauty, koi are more expensive than other fish...
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How long can Koi go without food?

  During winter months when the water is cold, your fish might begin to refuse food and sit low to the bottom of the pond, in these instances Koi can go for long periods of time not needing to feed and can rely on naturally occurring food in the pond. However if your fish still surface for food during cold periods it is advised that you continue to feed them a suitable food such as wheatgerm.
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Are Koi easy to take care of?

  Contrary to common belief Koi are not made of porcelain and are very forgiving animals. The key to maintaining a happy and healthy Koi pond is a combination of good practices and routine. This includes but is not limited to, cleaning your filter frequently, partially changing the water and water testing. If you have any concerns with your Koi do not hesitate to contact us.
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What's the difference between Koi and Goldfish?

  Despite being two distinctly separate species many new hobbyists often get confused identifying the two, here are a few easy signs to look for. Koi have small barbels on either side of their mouth, these are absent on Goldfish. Koi reach sizes three times greater than Goldfish. Goldfish have a detached dorsal fin just before the tail, whereas on Koi it is attached to the full length of the body.
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What factors should I take into account when choosing a Koi?

  When selecting Koi there are numerous criteria that makes a Koi ‘Perfect’ however these ideal criteria might not appeal to your personal taste. It is important therefore to purchase fish that you yourself will enjoy to see swimming in your pond.
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Why are Koi so special?

  Koi, or Nishikigoi which translates to brocaded carp are large ornamental fish that are very docile animals that when kept under the right conditions will be one of the most rewarding creatures an individual can own.
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Can you mix large koi and small koi? Can you mix koi and goldfish?

  Yes and Yes.  Koi and goldfish are both types of carp, they will live side by side in perfect harmony.  Also, large koi will not eat or harm smaller koi.  Larger koi will eat koi eggs after a spawn and perhaps the tiny koi fry after they are hatched.  But a 24" koi will not eat a 4" koi.  The only concern with mixing large koi and small koi or goldfish is that the larger koi tend to get all the food and smaller fish don't get the nutrients they need to grow.  So the small koi can stay small if you don't take care to make sure they are also getting food.  Sometimes just switching to a smaller pellet is enough.  Large koi can eat a small pellet without issue.      
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