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Cyprinds: Koi Fish | Cyprinus carpio Profile


Common Name :
Koi, Common Carp

Scientific Name :
Cyprinus carpio

Fish-size:
They grow around 30 cm in length and they do vary differently in size depend on tank and feeding, big tanks with proper filtration is required.

Water Chemistry:
Type: Fresh Water
Ph : 6 – 7.5
Temperature: Cold water preferable, few species can withstand Tropical temperature.

Food :
All types of fish food.

Temperament
Peaceful.

Special Care:
Pond setup is preferable with good filtration. Other wise frequent partial water change is required, since they eat a lot and produce lots of waste
Sexing
Very difficult better to get a group and leave them to pair on their own.

Breeding :
Koi fish are egg layers.

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