Sign up with one click: Facebook Twitter Google Share on Facebook koi (redirected fromKoi fish) koi (koi) n.pl.koi A variety of carp(Cyprinus carpio)developed in Japan and widely raised as an ornamental fish for its bright color patterns. ...
Koi fish are kept in ponds all over the world, but they have a special meaning in Asia. A couple thousand years ago, a legend in China was formed that told how carp (Koi) that swam up a waterfall and through the dragon gate were magically transformed into dragons. Through perseverance a...
除此之外,由于 koi 的发音在英文中与 coy(腼腆的;忸怩的;害羞的)类似,因此英语中也会用a koi fish来形容一个人很害羞。 其实,carp这个单词才是真正的“鲤鱼”,牛津辞典中的释义为 a large freshwater fish that is used for food。如果要...
If you’re buying koi food, things are always cheaper when you buy in bulk. Some formulas boast color enhancing properties while others are fortified with vitamins to promote good immunity in your koi fish. Beyond that, it’s often matter of preference. ...
If you’ve ever been to akoi pond, you may have been greeted by many large mouths gasping at the surface of the water for food.Koi fishhave reasonably big protrusible mouths for what they eat, which consists of mostly plants, invertebrates, algae, and even fallen fruits that have made ...
The koi and carp in general are fish that undergo colour mutation, the most common of which includes blue, red, yellow, black and white. Cross-breeding of koi has resulted to many varieties of the fish such that when you say ‘koi’ you still have to narrow it down to specific ...
Moreso, koi fish live for up to 50 years, so you need to be ready to create an outdoor koi pond that will stand the test of time. You must also factor in pond maintenance and koi care costs. The primary cost you will incur in having a koi pond is in the construction of it. Th...
It is best to carefully choose the pond plants that go into the Koi pond. Aquatic plants that grow thick in the water are a favorite among the Koi. This is because the fish enjoys nibbling away at these leaves. Cats, raccoons, turtles and even ducks will try to eat the Koi. Aquatic ...
Speaking of movement, if all you get is movement cards that won’t get your koi to food, you might need to cycle cards, even if you’re reluctant to take that risk (our kids usually were). More than once, we saw an useless hand replaced with an equally bad, but smaller, hand. ...
Feeding koi is a fun activity that the whole family will enjoy. After you first bring your fish home, they’ll be a little shy and won’t seem interested in what you’re feeding them. Don’t worry too much about this; just sprinkle a little food in the pond and move back. After ...