Species Guide

Carpa Koi

Habitat

General Description

Size and Weight

Life Cycle

Slow growth; can live up to 20-30 years under optimal conditions.

Adaptations

Highly tolerant to low oxygen concentrations and moderate temperatures, but requires clean, well-oxygenated water.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in breeding ponds and selected for their color patterns.

Grow-out farming systems

In garden ponds or specialized freshwater systems with water quality control.

Native to East Asia but bred worldwide as an ornamental species.
Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, India, United States.

Primarily ornamental, one of the most popular species for garden ponds and outdoor aquariums. High-quality specimens have significant market value.

None significant as food; its value lies in ornamentation.

None significant as food; its value lies in ornamentation.