The koi fish is a member of the carp family, Cichlids. The first Koi was bred in the early 1700s. Since then, the koi fish have become prized worldwide as a symbol of wealth, good fortune, and love. Even today, people want to keep butterfly koi for a variety of reasons. They are ornamental plants that grow freely in almost any pond, lake, and ocean.
To truly appreciate the beauty of Koi, one needs to know more about its history. One of the most famous legends regards how the fish came about. It is said that a family noticed fish that had scales that were similar to an asagi plant, and kept those fish in their pond. The carp eventually multiplied and they began to notice that the carp would move and swim through the waters of their pond at strange speeds.
Later on, they began to notice that the water had a strange color when it was exposed to light. This led them to conclude that the fish was somehow related to the legendary Dragon. The name "koi" came from the word "koi" which meant "carp" and "sensei" which was a reference to the legendary teacher Zenobia, who lived in Japan.
As time passed, they began to breed various types of koi fish uses including fish scales and the production of handicrafts such as kimono, jewelry, and garden ornaments. They also began breeding Hi-pattern (hi being the first fish with scales) and other varieties such as the non-Hi pattern where there are no scales. All other Hi-pattern fish have Hi pattern scales. Some breeds of Koi developed different colored patterns like mochi, an easily recognized pattern of multi-colored stripes of red and black, with or without black dots.
There were no people in San Francisco during the time of the first koi carp. Because the carp were so expensive, no one could buy them, so they were kept in storage. When the US entered the Second World War, all of the koi that they had been keeping were shipped over to America. In addition, all of the other valuable Koi were sent to the United States.
The beautiful koi varieties have been around for centuries. But because of their popularity, many of the breeds of Koi have disappeared. Today, if you go to a pet store you will find only the most popular varieties, such as the Kohaku and Ogon. These ornamental fish can be kept in any size pond, and are perfect for beginners who are just learning how to keep Koi. But if you are looking for something a little more ornate, some of the fancier koi varieties are available. Click in this link for more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koi.
