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Koi

Koi fish are a species of domesticated carp and come in a variety of colors. They are a popular fish to have in large ponds and can grow to be very large.

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Can koi carp eat boiled rice?

Carp can eat SOME boiled rice but it would not be a suitable food to be used as basic/main sustenance.

Can you spell koi as c-o-y as in the fish and is it an abbreviation?

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".

Sukh Ke Sab Saathi Dukh Mein Na Koi?

Everyone will be there in success, no one will be in failure. That is how we can translate it.

How do i Raise goldfish and koi?

I don't know except do not put goldfish in the same tank as anything else the other thing will die. I know from experience. :*(

Where can one find Koi Carp for sale online?

One may find purchasing live Koi Carp online to be costly, as the live fish must be shipped carefully using certain packaging procedures. Rather than waste money, one should drive to the local fish and pond store, such as Big Al's, and see what they have in stock. You are also better assured of the health of your Koi Carp as traveling can put a strain on their systems.

How long does it take for convict fish eggs to hatch?

Generally, cichlid eggs such as those laid by convicts hatch in three to five days. Convicts are relatively easy fish to breed.

What does a Japanese koi fish tattoo symbolizes?

Koi Fish meaning in Japan is good fortune or luck they also are associated with perseverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Symbolic in Buddhism to represent courage.

According to Japanese legend, if a koi succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate on the Yellow River, it would be transformed into a dragon. Based on that legend, it became a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement.

The Japanese symbolism of fish goes so far as to categorize certain fish according to their attributes. Each classification is proposed to elicit a specific outcome. For example:

  • Yamabuki: The gold fish represents (of course) gold, wealth and prosperity.
  • Ogon: The platinum colored fish also represents the fulfillment of wealth in the form of success in business.
  • Kumonryu: A midnight black colored fish that is named after a Japanese dragon of transformation - and this fish is said to bring about change in life circumstances.
  • Kohoku: A white and red fish (known as a "cap" fish with white body and a red mark on its head) believed to encourage advancement in career.
  • Kuchibeni: Also white and red (known as a "lipstick" fish with a white body and red markings around the mouth) said to inspire long lasting, loving relationships.

Can you eat koi carp and Rudd fish?

Yes but they often taste like mud and have lots of small v-shaped bones.

Can you put a koi in a rubbermaid container?

you can keep it in a rubbermaid container for a couple days if absolutely necessary. keep it out of direct sunlight and store in a shady place.

Does the koi fish need to be up or down?

Koi Carp are very large fish growing to over 24 inches. They should be kept in ponds outdoors not in fish tanks. All fish produce ammonia (including Koi) so all fish need their water filtered to remove this poison.The basic rules for successfull fishkeeping are. 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water (A Koi is a 24inch fish) :- Every tank must have a permanently running 'cycled' filter. Every tank must have at least 50% of its water replaced every week. If you follow the above rules your fish will stand a reasonable chance of surviving. If you don't, then I can guarantee that your fish will be constantly getting sick and will die much sooner than it should.

What eats kois?

Koi carp are not an 'evolved' species so they do not have 'natural' enemies. Growing to over 2 feet long, it is usually only when small they are preyed upon by larger fish, cats, and fish eating birds like Herrons, Egrettes and Kingfishers.

What are accepted method of disposing of koi pond water?

As long as there are no living Koi in your pond, using the water on your lawn is the best way since the nutrient rich water will help your lawn. Otherwise, letting drain in the sewer drain on your street is ok.

Can koi fish live in soft water?

Koi need water that is on the hard side of the scale in order to do well although they can survive in reasonabley soft water.

Will butterfly koi breed with regular koi?

Yes. In fact, the gene that controls the butterfly characteristic is a dominant gene so all the offspring will be butterfly.

Koi aisa zindgi main aye Jo zindgi ko zingi ko zindgi bnye?

some one come into my life to make it life. This is one of many examples for sentence use.

What can go with a koi fish tattoo?

depending on where it is, you can put a dragon above it as in Japanese mythology a koi is a baby dragon that transforms once it makes it up a stream (I can't remember which particular stream)