{"id":24534,"date":"2026-03-12T02:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=24534"},"modified":"2026-03-12T02:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:18:27","slug":"kin-ki-utsuri-japanese-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=kin-ki-utsuri-japanese-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Kin Ki Utsuri Japanese Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kin Ki Utsuri Japanese Koi Carp<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cyprinus carpio<\/em><\/p>\n

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

The Kin Ki Utsuri<\/strong> is a striking Japanese koi variety admired for its metallic golden-yellow body contrasted with deep black (sumi) markings<\/strong>. With its bold color balance and shimmering sheen, this koi is a true statement fish, highly valued by collectors and pond enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n

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

Japan<\/p>\n

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

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    Feed once or twice daily depending on water temperature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank \/ Pond Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Compatible with other koi and large, 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 advanced \u2013 suitable for all levels with proper pond care<\/p>\n

      Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Temperature:<\/strong> 10\u201325\u00b0C (50\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        pH:<\/strong> 6.8\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to moderately hard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Best kept in spacious outdoor ponds with excellent filtration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Color quality improves with good nutrition and clean, stable water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardy and long-lived when properly maintained<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          A bold, metallic, and elegant koi, the Kin Ki Utsuri<\/strong> is perfect for hobbyists seeking dramatic contrast and classic Japanese koi beauty in their pond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          Kin Ki Utsuri Japanese Koi Carp Cyprinus carpio Overview The Kin Ki Utsuri is a striking Japanese koi variety admired for its metallic golden-yellow body contrasted with deep black (sumi) markings. With its bold color balance and shimmering sheen, this koi is a true statement fish, highly valued by collectors and pond enthusiasts alike. Origin […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7444,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[86],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24534","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\/24534","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\/7444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24534"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=24534"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=24534"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=24534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}