{"id":23358,"date":"2026-03-12T01:52:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=23358"},"modified":"2026-03-12T01:54:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:54:04","slug":"gin-rin-butterfly-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=gin-rin-butterfly-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Gin Rin Butterfly Classic Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gin Rin Butterfly Classic Koi Carp<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Gin Rin Butterfly Classic Koi Carp<\/strong> are highly prized ornamental koi known for their brilliant, diamond-like reflective scales (Gin Rin) combined with long, flowing butterfly fins<\/strong>. Their shimmering sparkle catches the light beautifully, making them one of the most eye-catching koi varieties in any pond or large aquarium.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Japan \u2013 selectively bred for ornamental ponds<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous: thrives on high-quality koi pellets, flakes, and occasional fresh vegetables or live foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Feed 1\u20132 times daily in controlled portions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank \/ Pond Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Best suited for outdoor ponds or very large indoor systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Minimum pond size: 1,000 liters for adult specimens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Requires strong filtration and good water circulation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Peaceful and social<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Compatible with other koi and similarly sized pond fish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Experience Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Intermediate \u2013 suitable for keepers with established ponds and basic koi care knowledge<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 15\u201328\u00b0C (59\u201382\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.5\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Moderately soft to hard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            Gin Rin scales reflect light beautifully, creating a sparkling, metallic appearance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Regular water changes help maintain brilliance and fin health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            A stunning centerpiece fish prized for elegance, movement, and shimmer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Gin Rin Butterfly Classic Koi Carp Overview Gin Rin Butterfly Classic Koi Carp are highly prized ornamental koi known for their brilliant, diamond-like reflective scales (Gin Rin) combined with long, flowing butterfly fins. Their shimmering sparkle catches the light beautifully, making them one of the most eye-catching koi varieties in any pond or large aquarium. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5868,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[81],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-23358","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-classic-butterfly-koi-carp","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-variable"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/23358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=23358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=23358"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=23358"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=23358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}