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Since the Koi Carp did not evolve naturally but was developed by selective, line and cross breeding it does not have a natural place in nature. It is a fish, it has all the necessary characteristics in its physical make up to enable it to survive under the protective aquatic conditions provided by man. In the wild, their bright colours would undoubtedly result in them being easy prey to birds and other fish eaters. Over time this selective culling of the brighter coloured fish done by the predators in the environment would result in the fish returning to its natural colouring of a drab grey/brown back and a silvery underside.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoKoi varieties are distinguished by coloration, patterning, and scalation. Some of the major colors are white, black, red, yellow, blue, and cream. The most popular category of koi is the Gosanke, which is made up of the kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku, and Showa Sanshoku varieties.
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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.
What is a Japanese koi?
a fish, a koi carp
Why koi fish is a fish?
because it is fish
How do you tell a carp fish from a koi fish?
Koi are a type of specially bred carp.
Do koi fish eat other koi fish?
Nope they sometimes eat there eggs
Why does a koi fish have only one eye?
Koi fish usually have two eyes.
What is the Japanese of the koi fish?
The Japanese for Koi is nishikigoi.
How do you tell the sex of a koi fish?
The sex of koi fish cannot be determined unless a)you dissect the koi or b)you witness the breeding.
Is koi fish better eaten live or dead?
Koi fish is suitable as a feeder fish for other larger fish. If a human wanted to eat a Koi fish, (which in general unlikely), it would be better eaten dead.
What does the dragon and the koi fish mean?
A Koi-dragon is mythical Japanese creature that is half koi fish at the back and a dragon front end
What kinds of fish do Koi fish eat?
koi fish would normally eat goldfish food try tetra fin goldfish flakes they are made for goldfish and koi
