Koi Fish

symbol of love and friendship


http://en.wikipedia.org

Koi or more specifically nishikigoi are ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor ponds and water gardens. They are also called Japanese carp.


Koi were developed from common carp in ancient China in Jin Dynasty and was later transferred to Korea and Japan, and are still popular there because they are a symbol of love and friendship. A variety of colors and color patterns have since been developed; common colors include white, black, red, yellow, blue, and cream. The most popular category of koi is the Gosanke, which is made up of the Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku, and Showa Sanshoku varieties.

Comments

  1. chris federickMarch 16, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    I heard kois bring good luck too.

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  2. ReanaclaireMarch 16, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    my bro has a few koi in the house i m staying now.. they r beautiful..

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  3. Alice LawMarch 17, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    I used to have a lots of Japanese carp at home, but since my father passed away... my mom gave away all his carp.
    I missed those day where by the carps nimbled my toes when I dipped my feet into the pond... :)

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  4. PeteMarch 17, 2010 at 12:58 AM

    I love to see koi swimming in the pond, nice and peaceful feeling!

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  5. JeanetteMarch 17, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    Very interesting!

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  6. JUNE (An Asian Traveler)March 17, 2010 at 2:49 AM

    I'm one of those people that enjoy watching those colorful fish.

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  7. DoanLegacyMarch 17, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    Interesting info. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. TekkausMarch 17, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    I hope one day I can have my very own koi pond too. :)

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  9. amycheahMarch 17, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    nice.

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  10. Verna LugaMarch 17, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    That's another cultural trivia for this fish... great!

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  11. LoriMarch 17, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Is this your pond? I know some people like to eat them. Nice:) Happy WW and thanks for stopping by.

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  12. Somewhere in SingaporeMarch 17, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Is this koi fish kept by you?

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  13. JimMarch 17, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    cool koi
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  14. SJB aka SUELYN J-B.March 17, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    My hubby crazy about koi LOL..

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  15. nutsMarch 17, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    i have koi fishes before but never knew they are symbol of love and friendship..

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  16. KayMarch 17, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    It's incredible how expensive they are, too.

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  17. khengsiongMarch 17, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Hmm... I thought koi is the symbol of prosperity?

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  18. CH VoonMarch 17, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Thank you for sharing. Now I understand more of it.

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  19. Rose worldMarch 17, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    A uncle of mine built a pool in front of his house as advisd by his feng shui master for good luck. So if we want to go into his house, we have to use the bridge across the pool :p

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  20. MODERN ROBINSON CRUSOEMarch 17, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Koi fish = for good feng shui & peace...I liked it ~ My brother used to rear it previously

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  21. GratitudeMarch 17, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    I've always felt a sense of serenity whenever I see koi. Dunno why some are so expensive though.
    +Ant+

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  22. Coffeeveggie addict.March 17, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Very nice p0st,thanks for interesting st0ry about koi fish.

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  23. AnonymousMarch 17, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    I love watching them, and they are beautiful

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  24. Chubskulit RoseMarch 17, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    great shot.

    My not-so-watery entry, happy St. Patrick's day!

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  25. smallkucingMarch 17, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Love to see but not to take care :p

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  26. uLi.佑莉March 17, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Ur blog sidebar also got koi fish ma :)

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  27. DenesaMarch 17, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    I used to keep koi in my pond. They can be such a peaceful and colourful sight.

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  28. 2sweetnsaxyMarch 18, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    I've always wanted Koi but I'm still waiting for that day. :-) You know, it was only a short time ago that I learned Koi and Carp were the same fish.

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  29. Betty ManousosMarch 18, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    OMG! so cute pic!xx

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  30. Self SagacityMarch 18, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Is that what Koi stands for? No wonder why my friend love to keep these fishes in her house pond. Anyhow, the boar on my post is actually a house pet for that woman in the picture. :-)

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  31. AyieMarch 18, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    we have lots in our pond back home =)

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  32. manglishMarch 18, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    very expensive fish :)

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  33. இ Baŋäŋaz இMarch 18, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    Love to watch fishes in pond or aquarium and best able to feed them. tQ

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  34. JamaMarch 18, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    It's very therapeutic watching them swimming aimlessly in the pond,great way to de-stress!

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  35. Mummy GwenMarch 18, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    My uncle is in this business. He has a big koi pond at home. The fish are really huge.

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  36. UnknownMarch 21, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    I love koi.

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