WEBKoi (鯉, English: / ˈ k ɔɪ /, Japanese:), or more specifically nishikigoi (錦鯉, Japanese: [ɲiɕi̥kiꜜɡoi], literally "brocaded carp"), are colored varieties of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens.
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Types of Koi Varieties, Classifications, and More! - Kodama Koi …
WEBThere are over a 100 different types of koi (Nishikigoi). To find the proper koi classification you will need to look at their colors, patterns, and body confirmation. Each type of koi fish variety has it’s own specific details for identification and can be described based off another classification of Japanese Koi type.
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What is a Nishikigoi? - Koi Fish History Explained and Meaning
WEBWith around 200 varieties of Nishikigoi to choose from; the most popular classification is Gosanke which is made up of Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku Sanke, and Showa Sanshoku varieties. Farmers and breeders of Nishikigoi expanded the categories of Nishikigoi so that some would display only certain colors and markings on the koi fish body as pure ...
WEBDec 12, 2010 · Nishikigoi Varieties. Over the years there have been many different varieties of Nishikigoi produced that have led to an assortment of show classifications, colours and pattern styles. The following paintings are taken from my first book entitled ‘Koi Kichi’ (The Japanese term for ‘Koi Crazy’) first published in 1995.
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What Is A Nishikigoi? (Japan’s National Fish Explained)
WEBShusui – This variety of Nishikigoi is one of the few blue koi fish out there. They were first bred back in the 1900s. Taisho Sanke – This variety of Nishikigoi was developed from the Kohaku in the 1900s back in an era known as Taisho. Their patterns consist of three colors, red, white and black.
WEBVarieties of Nishikigoi. There are no less than a hundred different Nishikigoi varieties including many pattern differences. For purposes of appreciation and show entry, Zen Nippon Airinkai divides Nishikigoi into the following 17 varieties. Varieties 1 ~ 5 are for Group 1, and Varieties 6 ~ 17 are for Group 2 for the ZNA’s Zipangu Prize.
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Types of Koi Different Varieties, Classifications & More!
WEBTypes of Koi Varieties. There are over a 100 different types of koi (Nishikigoi). To find the proper koi classification you will need to look at their colors, patterns, and body confirmation. Each type of koi fish variety has it’s own specific details for identification and can described based off another classification of Japanese Koi type.
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Koi (Nishikigoi) Fish Species Profile - The Spruce Pets
WEBUpdated on 11/22/23. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault. In This Article. Characteristics. Origin. Colors and Markings. Pondmates. Care. Diet and Feeding. Gender Differences. Breeding. Further Research. Koi are a common backyard pet fish species kept throughout the world.
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Nishikigoi (Koi): the shining jewels of Japan | JCE
WEBJan 28, 2021 · culture history Japan. Nishikigoi (Koi): the shining jewels of Japan. Ana Damaschin 28/01/2021. Known throughout Japan for its high-quality sake, senbei, rice, mochi, and arare, Niigata Prefecture is also the origin of the ornamental carp known as Nishikigoi or Koi.
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Discover Nishikigoi, the traditional 'swimming jewels' of Japan
WEBSalam Groovy Japan Staff. 2 years Ago. Nishikigoi (ornamental carp) is also called the ”swimming jewel”. Its history dates back to around 1700-1750. At that time, they say the ancestors of nishikigoi mutated from koi (carp) bred as …