There are a lot of people all over the world that are fascinated by different kinds of fishes. The Japanese, for instance, love fish. Did you know that there is a fish that is very popular in Japan? These multi-colored beauties are the Koi fish or Nishikigoi in Japanese.

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What is the history of Nishikigoi?

Nishikigoi was first produced by local farmers way back 200 years ago in a village from Niigata. The farmers were breeding black carp (Magoi) as a food supply for the harsh winter conditions. The result of the breeding was very beautiful. They have created a multi-colored carp that has vibrantly striking features that makes them different from the rest of the fishes. This is the beginning of the rising popularity of the Nishikigoi. In Japan, Nishikigoi symbolizes love, friendship and peace all over the world.

There are many tales explaining why the outstanding multi-colored carps were named Nishikigoi. But all of those tales have a common description for the fish, which is beauty and elegance. Those are precisely the words that the Japanese back then had described Nishikigoi.

A living jewel.

Nishikigoi stuns everyone who looks at them. They are considered living jewels for the Japanese. These fishes are admired for their gracefulness and beauty. It is truly amazing to watch how their full and rounded large bodies can swim so gracefully. If you place a number of Nishikigoi, they would swim and huddle together in herd and one moment gently pull away like dancers in the spotlight.

This beautiful living jewel grows in popularity by its coloration, patterning, and scalation. Just as that, Koi is the only product that is valued by beauty, not by its weight. When looking at the value, the most ideal body conformation of koi is full and rounded in a spindle-like shape. The more eccentric their pattern is the more attractive they can be. These dynamic patterns should be well-balanced and bring out the uniqueness of each Nishikigoi fish to catch the eyes of the public.

Add beauty to your pond.

The most marvelous way to complement any pond or water garden in Japan is to add the Nishikigoi. You can mostly see them in hotel ponds or malls to beautify the place as this fish is known for their inspiring beauty. There is a real thrill when watching these Nishikigoi intermingle with each other. The elegant swim of the Nishikigoi creates a picturesque beauty, depicting the vibrant colors for all of Japan’s four seasons. To ensure a long and healthy life for a Nishikigoi, keep their colors glowing all year long by using high-quality koi food for color and growth.

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