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One of the attractions that draw pond owners to the Koi is the large variety of colors that they come in. An even more attractive notion is that of having the ability to own a fish that will literally be able to change color before your eyes. This “feature” belongs to some of the koi in the black Koi family.
Black Koi are set apart from other Koi varieties due to their dark coloring and not much else. They are regularly seen in outdoor ponds all over the world. Koi males are recognized by their concave anal section and may also display breeding spots on their head. Spawning females may lay as many as 1,000 eggs. Baby Koi known as fry will start emerging in about four to seven days, depending on the temperature of the water. They begin showing color around three to twelve weeks of age.
There is some disagreement as to who originally started breeding koi however the best information I can find gives breeding goldfish to the Chinese and breeding Koi for color to the Japanese. The Japanese began breeding koi in the 1820s. Koi are the result of breeding carp mutations. Koi originally only came in one or two colors. Now with over a thousand years of breeding we have a large variety of colors and combinations of patterns. One breed is known as the Black Koi.
Black Koi can grow to be about thirty-six inches in length. Like all Koi fish because of their length, black Koi need to be kept in large ponds. One of the first all black mutations is the Magoi Koi. They are actually a deep bronze; however, appear black when viewed from above.
Another koi in the black Koi family is the Karasu meaning “crow” in Japanese. The Karasu is an extremely old species. It has black fins and a black body some Karasu can have a white or orange belly.
Some Koi will change color due to changes in their environment and/or their diet. These color changes typically entail the fish going from a duller or brighter shade of a color. The Matsukawabake Koi species takes the ability to change color to a whole new level. It is a black Koi that typically has areas of white on its body. According to the temperature of the water or the seasons the color of this Koi fish can change from completely black to completely white or vice versa. But, amazingly the Koi will return to its original pattern once the conditions stabilize.
The most popular Black Koi, the Kumonryu , appeared in the 1980’s. The name means “dragon fish” and the Kumonryu earned this name because some were reminded of the bodies of the dragons depicted in ancient paintings. Some also thought that these fish looked like dragons ascending through the white clouds in the sky. These also have a tendency to change color.
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How is the mysterious black Koi different from other Koi varieties? Find out about their secrets and origins in this informative article!
The Black Koi is really only different from other types of koi due to it’s color. The Kumonryue first made a splash on the scene in the 1980’s.
Of the many varieties of Black Koi it is the most popular. The inspiration for their name originated with this particular type of Koi’s resemblance to the dragons in paintings of centuries ago in Japan, in fact the literal translation of “Kumonryue” is “dragon fish”.
These Koi, along with the Matsukawabe, can change their color. In fact, one of the main attractions that Koi hold for pond owners is the great variety of colors that they display.
An even greater attraction is the idea of owning a fish that can literally change colors right before one’s eyes as the Black Koi can! Koi pond owners need to be careful since it is quite easy to fall in love with with the wide variety of colors that the Koi offers.
That is why many owners will end up purchasing too many fish, thus overcrowding their ponds and negatively affecting their Koi’s environment and health. The Japanese have been patient in developing the Koi. Over the years their breeding has produced numerous colors and more pattern combinations than can be mentioned in one short article.
Using water temperature and diet they turned the common carp, with only one or two colors, into a glorious and diversly hued creature. It was an almost magical transformation!
The first Black Koi species that mutated were called Magoi. They appeared to be black when you stood above them looking down, but they were actually a bronze color.
Magoi blood is being sought after for breeding purposes because of the Magoi’s larger size. Breeders are hoping to hasten growth and maximize size of their Koi through these efforts.
Seasonal conditions, diet and water temperature can fluctuate and affect the color of all the Koi species. The Matsukawabake Koi is a Black Koi with white areas on it’s body. This Koi has been known to change back and forth from completely white, to black and back to white depending only on water temperature.
This is a thrill to observe as most Koi coloration will only dull or brighten as conditions change. In Japan “Karasu” means “crow”. The Karasu Koi has a black body and fins and can also have an orange or white belly. It is also one of the most ancient species.
Koi fish are popular in both indoor and outdoor ponds throughout the world. Their life span is generally from 25 to 35 years although some have been recorded to have lived as long as 200 years!
People seek out Koi because of their ease of maintenance, the colors they offer and the relationship that grows over time. The Black Koi is particularly popular primarily because of their ability to change color right in front of your eyes!
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The author, Alan Deacon, is a Koi expert. If you would like more information about Black Koi or Koi care visit KoiCareBasics.com
Black Koi fish is distinctively different from other koi fishes mainly due to their large color variations. Other than that it is typically the same as other colored Kois. Koi fishes come in a variety of colors making them highly attractive.
They are actually considered to be uniquely bred fishes and are known for their characteristic colors and color patterns. Generally black koi live for over thirty years but it is not a typical life span for this species.
The male and female koi fish are easily distinguishable from each other through their anal configurations. That of males have more concave anus and their head have distinct breeding spots. These fish can spawn as much as 1,000 eggs. Baby koi fish are called fry and their survival is highly dependent on the water temperature. They cannot survive in very cold water.
A fry is not as colorful as adults but their color patterns become prominent by 3 weeks old. The first Kois bred by the Japanese were only of two color variety. But years of breeding allowed them to produce more color variants with colored patterns and combinations. Black koi is one of the most common variant but there are other gorgeous colored kois.
Black Koi can grow as long as 4 feet. When breeding this fish you need to keep in mind to build a larger pond for them. Magoi Koi was the first cultivated black koi that can grow thirty six inches in length. It is not actually black in color but instead is bronze. From above the water however it reflects a black color. Magoi are known to maximize the growth of other species through its blood by-products.
One of the old species of black koi is the Karasu or known as crow in Japanese. They are black colored in fins and body but some were bred with some color on their stomach usually white or orange.
Unique species of black koi is the Matsukawabake which comes in intriguing color variations due to water temperature and according to season. The change in its color is also influenced by the food it is fed on. The original black color of the Matsukawabake is retained if no temperature changes occur.
Many love to breed the dragon fish which is a black koi known as Kumonryu. It was first seen in 1980’s and has grown in popularity since then. This fish has a mesmerizing body structure that is similar to a dragon commonly seen from the Japanese paintings. This type of koi is capable of changing its color aside from being black. They are beautifully thought of being a dragon that is ascending through the sky’s white clouds.
The beauty of black koi can be very enchanting with its glamorous patterns of color combination and their abilities to change color according to the current water temperature. Taking care of koi fish can be amusing and the black koi is the species that is a common favorite to all.
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Randy Tan is a koi breeding expert. For more great tips on black koi fish information and general koi care, visit http://www.koibreedingtips.com.
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