{"id":24234,"date":"2026-03-12T02:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=24234"},"modified":"2026-03-12T02:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:15:53","slug":"kikusui-butterfly-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=kikusui-butterfly-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Kikusui Butterfly Classic Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"167\"><strong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"165\">Kikusui Butterfly Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"401\"><strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"182\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"185\" \/>The Kikusui Butterfly Koi is a beautiful metallic white koi with vibrant orange-red markings and elegant long fins. Its shimmering colors and graceful swimming make it a stunning centerpiece in any ornamental pond.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"568\"><strong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"414\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"417\" \/>Developed in Japan, the Kikusui variety is a metallic variant of the Kohaku line, enhanced with butterfly fins for added elegance and fluid movement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"748\"><strong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"582\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"585\" \/>Omnivorous. Feed high-quality koi pellets as the main diet, supplemented with vegetables, shrimp, or seasonal treats. Offer 1\u20132 times daily during warmer months.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"872\"><strong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"772\">Tank \/ Pond Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"775\" \/>Peaceful and social. Best kept with other koi or calm, similarly sized pond fish like goldfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"968\"><strong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"903\">Temperament \/ Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"906\" \/>Very peaceful and non-aggressive, ideal for community ponds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1105\"><strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"991\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\" \/>Beginner to advanced. Hardy and adaptable, but requires proper pond size and filtration for long-term health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1130\"><strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1128\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1258\">\n<li data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1165\">\n<p data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1165\">Temperature: 10\u201325\u00b0C (50\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1181\">pH: 6.5\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1208\">\n<p data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1208\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1258\">\n<p data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1258\">Minimum Pond Size: 1,000+ gallons recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kikusui Butterfly Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview:The Kikusui Butterfly Koi is a beautiful metallic white koi with vibrant orange-red markings and elegant long fins. Its shimmering colors and graceful swimming make it a stunning centerpiece in any ornamental pond. 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