{"id":24084,"date":"2026-03-12T02:13:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=24084"},"modified":"2026-03-12T02:14:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:14:35","slug":"kikokuryu-butterfly-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=kikokuryu-butterfly-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Kikokuryu Butterfly Classic Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kikokuryu Butterfly Classic Koi Carp<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

Kikokuryu Butterfly Classic Koi Carp<\/strong> are striking ornamental koi featuring long, flowing butterfly-style fins and a shimmering mix of metallic silver and black scales<\/strong>, creating a dramatic, reflective appearance. Their graceful fins and unique coloration make them a standout in ponds and large aquariums.<\/p>\n

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

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

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous: accepts 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 moderation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank\/Pond Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Suitable for outdoor ponds or large indoor aquariums<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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

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      Requires proper filtration and aeration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Peaceful; social and best kept in groups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

        Intermediate \u2013 ideal for hobbyists with proper pond or large tank setup<\/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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            Regular water changes and quality filtration help maintain vibrant metallic coloration and long, healthy fins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Adds elegance, shimmering silver-and-black patterning, and graceful movement to ponds and large freshwater setups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Perfect for hobbyists seeking a visually striking and dynamic ornamental koi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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            Kikokuryu Butterfly Classic Koi Carp Overview Kikokuryu Butterfly Classic Koi Carp are striking ornamental koi featuring long, flowing butterfly-style fins and a shimmering mix of metallic silver and black scales, creating a dramatic, reflective appearance. Their graceful fins and unique coloration make them a standout in ponds and large aquariums. Origin Japan \u2013 selectively bred […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7319,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[81],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24084","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\/24084","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\/7319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=24084"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=24084"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=24084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}