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Kikusui Japanese Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

The Kikusui Koi<\/strong> is an elegant and eye-catching Japanese koi variety, combining the metallic white (Platinum Ogon) body<\/strong> with vibrant orange or red (Hi) markings<\/strong>. Known for its clean contrast and shimmering sheen, the Kikusui is highly prized for ponds where clarity, balance, and brilliance are desired.<\/p>\n

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

Japan<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous: high-quality koi pellets, supplemented with vegetables and occasional treats such as shrimp or worms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Feed 1\u20132 times daily during warmer months<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank \/ Pond Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Compatible with other koi and peaceful pond fish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Peaceful<\/p>\n

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

      Beginner to intermediate \u2013 hardy but benefits from good water quality<\/p>\n

      Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Temperature:<\/strong> 15\u201325\u00b0C (59\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        pH:<\/strong> 6.8\u20138.2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hardness:<\/strong> Moderate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Best suited to outdoor ponds or very large systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Bright coloration intensifies with proper diet and water quality<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Appreciated for its calm temperament and graceful swimming style<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          A refined and luminous koi variety, the Kikusui<\/strong> is perfect for pond keepers seeking a metallic koi with striking color contrast and classic Japanese elegance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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          Kikusui Japanese Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview The Kikusui Koi is an elegant and eye-catching Japanese koi variety, combining the metallic white (Platinum Ogon) body with vibrant orange or red (Hi) markings. Known for its clean contrast and shimmering sheen, the Kikusui is highly prized for ponds where clarity, balance, and brilliance are desired. Origin […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7396,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[86],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24329","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-japanese-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\/24329","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\/7396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=24329"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=24329"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=24329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}