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Koi are ornamental domestic varieties of common carp Cyprinus carpio. Goldfish are not only very closely related to goldfish, and style breeding and ornamentation has become very similar, probably through the efforts of Japanese breeders to emulate goldfish.

If you travel to Japan and tell your friends you like koi, aa could invite their friends to eat and gray fish that inhabits the waters of the islands, as in Japanese, the word koi simply means "Carp." If you tell them you appreciate Koi, which can lead you and your camera to the pond in the garden. This article is about Nishikigoi, and uses English word koi to refer to the goldfish.

While a Chinese book of the Western Jin Dynasty mentions carp with various colors, Koi breeding is generally thought to have started during the 19th century in the Niigata prefecture of Japan. Farmers working the rice fields noticed that some carp were more than colors brighter than others, which would capture and breed them. This invariably have saved his life as normally the brightest color would be more likely fish eaten by birds and other predators.

In the 20th century, a series of color patterns had been established, especially the red and white Kohaku. The outside world was not aware of degree of development until 1914, when the Niigata koi were exhibited in Tokyo. Some of them were also presented to Crown Prince Hirohito. At that time, interest Koi exploded throughout Japan.

Nishikigoi have been called the national fish of Japan. Today, Nishikigoi are bred not only in their home, Niigata, but throughout Japan, and exported worldwide. Nishikigoi continue to gain popularity worldwide as the ultimate fish pond or garden.

As Nishikigoi were developed in Japan, the language of Nishikigoi is Japanese. Japan is not only used to name the varieties, but also for many of the terms used to describe colors and features.

Koi varieties are distinguished by the color, patterns, and scaling.

Kohaku are white koi with red markings. Probably the most common. The high should be dark red with sharp borders (KIWA) where it meets the white which should be pure and bright. A tancho kohaku is a white koi with a red spot on his head. A inazuma kohaku has a continuous red marking from head to tail, but with variations (inazuma strike means 'lightning'). A Nidan (two) kohaku has two red marks, a Sandan (three) kohaku has three red markings, and Yondan (four) kohaku has four red markings.

Taisho Sanke (known as sanke), high (red) and Sumi (black) on a white background. A napoleon sanke has a single red point on the head with normal markings on the body. A sanke tancho has a red spot on his head and a white body with black spots.

Sanshoku Showa (known as Showa), trademark red and white on a black background. A high Showa is a predominantly red showa. A kindai showa has a predominantly white pattern. A tancho showa has a red spot on his head and a black body with white spots.

Bekko are white, red or yellow koi with black (SUMI) brands. bekko Shiro is a white koi with black color marks. Aka is red koi bekko black, with markings (aka is another word for red). bekko Ki is a yellow koi with black markings (rare variety).

Utsurimono is often confused with bekko but they are mostly black with white, red or yellow spots. Utsuri Shiro is a black koi with white markings. Hello Utsuri is black with red markings. Ki Utsuri is black with yellow markings (rare variety).

Asagi are blue-gray koi with red on the sides and belly and fins.

Koromo literally means 'dress'. This describes the pattern of high, indicating in a darker color, which varies with the variety. Ai is a kohaku Gorom whose scales have blue borders. Sumi Gorom have solid black high marks. Budo have sumi overlaying Gorom the breast-high a purple / maroon.

Kawarimono accommodates all non-metallic koi that do not fall within the above groups:

Karasugoi is a black koi with white or orange belly. Hajira is a black koi with white tips to its tail and pectoral fins. Hageshiro is a black koi with white tips of their fins and head white nose. Doitsu Kumonryu is a koi which is black with white spots on the head, fins and body. Aka Matsuba Koi is red with black centers on its scales, creating a pine cone. Goshiki are white, red, black, blue and dark blue, giving a purple. Kigoi is a yellow koi. Chagoi is a light brown / olive koi. Soragoi koi is a blue-gray. Midorigoi is a green koi. Benigoi is a deep red koi. Shiro muji is a white koi, also known as Muji is a red koi. Ochiba shigure is blue-gray, with a brown pattern.

The Hobby of keeping Koi spread worldwide after shipping of Koi became both fast and secure to fish. Koi are commonly sold in most pet stores, with the highest quality fish available from specialist dealers.

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