Koi Carp

A koi carp can live up to 50 years or more. Of course, only if it is properly cared for.

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Koi Carp

  • Habitat

    freshwater, originates from Europe

  • Food

    omnivore; including leaves, algae, insects, carrion

  • Lifetime

    up to 50 years

  • Weight

    up to 20 kilos

  • Length

    30 to 60 cm on average

  • Number of youngsters

    300,000 eggs

  • Development

    after 4 days the eggs hatch

11

so many different color variations exist of the koi carp

50

years, that's how old a koi carp can get

4

after so many days, the eggs of a koi carp hatch

No goldfish

The goldfish was developed in China and descended from the Prussian carp. The koi carp was developed in Japan and is descended from the common carp. So they are related, but not of the same species.

Discovered

Outside of Japan, the world has only known the different color patterns of koi since 1914. During an exhibition in Tokyo, the koi was displayed then. Today, at least 11 different color variations exist.