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Can you spell koi as c-o-y as in the fish and is it an abbreviation?
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∙ 12y ago
Koi is a Japanese word for a Japanese fish. Coy has a similar meaning to cunning. The words are not interchangeable even though they have the same pronunciation (they are homophones).
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Koi is Japanese for carp, so it's a tautology to say "koi carp".
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How do you pronounce koi fish?
Koi is pronounced as "koy" in English. The "oi" sounds like the "oy" in the English word "boy."
How do large coy pond fish mate?
i have a koi ond and a few of the fish are chasing another fish around and have been all morning what;s the problem?
What is the meaning of a red coy fish as a tatto?
Colors of the fish doesn't mean anything They say : The Koi is symbolic with family. Black Koi, the father; Orange/Red, the mother; Blue/White for a boy; and red/pink for a girl.
How do you know if a fish is a coy fish?
The Koi Carp is a species developed by the Japanese many hundreds of years ago so it does not have a natural predator. Growing to around 24 inches or so they would be preyed on more when they are small. Their main predators would be predatory fish, water birds like Herons and Kingfishers and domestic and feral cats.
Can beta and coy live in the same tank?
Not at all. Koi produce enough ammonia to kill tropical fish, and the betta needs a heater.
How is fish spelled in Japanese?
Koi is a Japanese word for a Japanese fish. Coy has a similar meaning to cunning. cha cha!!
Why do coy fish lose their color?
THEY DONT. ---- Koi van lose color from light insufficiency, poor diet, or sickness. A varied diet and some light should help.
Tattoos that symbolise endurance?
Koi fish Koi fish
In which country does the koi fish live?
Koi fish can live in almost any country. Koi are thought to be originally from Japan. Many people have outdoor fish ponds in which Koi are the dominant fish.
Do coy fish omit toxic waste when they die?
Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) and any other fish will omit toxic waste when they die and decompose. In a small pond, the build up of such waste will have more affect on other fish, than in a large lake.
What is a Japanese koi?
a fish, a koi carp
Why koi fish is a fish?
because it is fish
