Koi is a high-quality, high-taste ornamental fish that symbolizes "wealth, luck, health and happiness"; it is known as "good luck fish", "feng shui fish", and "living gem in water" ", "The King of Ornamental Fishes". Koi is also known as "rich fish" and "noble fish" because of its gorgeous colors, like peonies in the water.
The development of koi is similar to that of goldfish. There has been a saying in China since ancient times that "a carp jumps over the dragon's gate", which is a metaphor for a person's rapid rise to the top and a prosperous official career. Carp has the same pronunciation as "li", which means that every family can make money. Since ancient times, carp has been regarded as an auspicious thing; carp has auspicious symbolic meaning among the people. . In the past, people believed that carp was a spiritual fish and that the fish symbolized opportunities.
Growth Habits
Koi are omnivorous. Koi are gentle in nature, like to swim in groups, are easy to raise, and have strong adaptability to water temperature. It can live in a water temperature environment of 5-30℃, and the growth water temperature is 21-27℃. ?
In addition to the water temperature and the abundance of bait that can affect the growth rate of koi, there are also great differences in the growth of male and female fish. The age determination of koi is the same as that of most fishes. Measuring the number of growth rings on the scales indicates the age of the koi.