{"id":23384,"date":"2026-03-12T01:53:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=23384"},"modified":"2026-03-12T01:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:54:07","slug":"gin-rin-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=gin-rin-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Gin Rin Classic Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gin Rin Classic Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

Gin Rin Classic Koi Carp<\/strong> are prized for their brilliant, reflective scales<\/strong> that shimmer like diamonds in sunlight. The term Gin Rin<\/em> refers to the distinctive metallic sparkle created by specially structured scales, making these koi one of the most eye-catching varieties available. Elegant, hardy, and graceful, they are a favorite among pond enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

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

Japan \u2013 selectively bred ornamental koi lineage<\/p>\n

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

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    Feed 1\u20132 times daily, adjusting portions with water temperature<\/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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      Requires excellent filtration and good water circulation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Plenty of open swimming space recommended<\/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, non-aggressive fish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

        Intermediate \u2013 suitable for hobbyists familiar with pond maintenance and water quality management<\/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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            The shimmering \u201cGin Rin\u201d scales sparkle under sunlight, making this variety especially striking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Grows large over time and benefits from ample swimming space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Excellent centerpiece fish for ornamental ponds and display systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            A truly stunning koi variety that combines elegance, durability, and visual brilliance\u2014perfect for enhancing any pond display.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Gin Rin Classic Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview Gin Rin Classic Koi Carp are prized for their brilliant, reflective scales that shimmer like diamonds in sunlight. The term Gin Rin refers to the distinctive metallic sparkle created by specially structured scales, making these koi one of the most eye-catching varieties available. Elegant, hardy, and graceful, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5892,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[84],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-23384","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-classic-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\/23384","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\/5892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=23384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=23384"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=23384"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=23384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}