{"id":24603,"date":"2026-03-12T02:18:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=24603"},"modified":"2026-03-12T02:19:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:19:02","slug":"kin-kikokuryu-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=kin-kikokuryu-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Kin Kikokuryu Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"187\"><strong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"185\">Kin Kikokuryu Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"475\"><strong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"202\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"205\" \/>The Kin Kikokuryu Butterfly Grade A Koi is a striking ornamental koi featuring a metallic golden body with bold black patterning, enhanced by long, flowing butterfly fins. Its shimmering scales and elegant movement make it a premium, eye-catching addition to any pond.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"755\"><strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"488\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"491\" \/>Originating from Japan, the Kin Kikokuryu is a metallic variant of the Kikokuryu line, prized for dramatic color contrast and reflective scales. This Grade A butterfly specimen has been selectively bred for superior color intensity, balance, and refined finnage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"946\"><strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"769\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"772\" \/>Omnivorous. Feed high-quality, color-enhancing koi pellets as a staple, supplemented with vegetables, shrimp, or seasonal treats. Feed 1\u20132 times daily during warmer months.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1073\"><strong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"970\">Tank \/ Pond Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"973\" \/>Peaceful and social. Best kept with other koi or calm, similarly sized pond fish such as goldfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1169\"><strong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1104\">Temperament \/ Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1107\" \/>Very peaceful and non-aggressive, ideal for mixed koi ponds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1353\"><strong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1192\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1195\" \/>Beginner to advanced. Hardy and adaptable, though maintaining optimal water quality and sufficient pond space is essential for preserving Grade A condition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1378\"><strong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1376\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1506\">\n<li data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1413\">\n<p data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1413\">Temperature: 10\u201325\u00b0C (50\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1429\">\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1429\">pH: 6.5\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1456\">\n<p data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1456\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1506\">\n<p data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1506\">Minimum Pond Size: 1,000+ gallons recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kin Kikokuryu Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview:The Kin Kikokuryu Butterfly Grade A Koi is a striking ornamental koi featuring a metallic golden body with bold black patterning, enhanced by long, flowing butterfly fins. Its shimmering scales and elegant movement make it a premium, eye-catching addition to any pond. 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