CyprinidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Butterfly Koi 15-20cm
Cyprinus rubrofuscus var.
Origin: Captive bred
B
Water Parameters
Temperature5–25 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7–8.5
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GH (Hardness)8–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)4–12 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 70 cm
- Min Tank
- 3000 L
- Lifespan
- 20–40
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful community pond fish
About
Butterfly Koi are a long-finned strain of koi with dramatically elongated fins on all fin types, creating a graceful, butterfly-like appearance in the water. Available in various colour patterns including kohaku, sanke, and showa.
Care Guide
pH 7.0–8.5, temp 5–25°C. Pond minimum 3000L. Requires quality filtration due to high bioload. Feed quality koi pellets, wheat germ in autumn. Long fins require clean, well-oxygenated water.
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