{"id":24736,"date":"2026-03-12T02:19:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=24736"},"modified":"2026-03-12T02:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:20:22","slug":"kin-showa-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=kin-showa-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Kin Showa Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"179\"><strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"177\">Kin Showa Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"469\"><strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"194\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"197\" \/>The Kin Showa Butterfly Grade A Koi is a striking ornamental koi featuring a metallic golden body accented with bold black and red markings, complemented by long, flowing butterfly fins. Its shimmering colors and elegant movement make it a premium highlight in any pond.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"770\"><strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"482\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"485\" \/>Originating from Japan, the Kin Showa variety is a metallic expression of the classic Showa line, prized for its strong color contrast and reflective scales. This Grade A butterfly specimen has been selectively bred for superior color intensity, pattern balance, and refined finnage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"961\"><strong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"784\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\" \/>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=\"963\" data-end=\"1088\"><strong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"985\">Tank \/ Pond Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"988\" \/>Peaceful and social. Best kept with other koi or calm, similarly sized pond fish such as goldfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1184\"><strong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1119\">Temperament \/ Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\" \/>Very peaceful and non-aggressive, ideal for mixed koi ponds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1365\"><strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1207\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\" \/>Beginner to advanced. Hardy and adaptable, though maintaining optimal water quality and sufficient pond space is essential to preserve Grade A condition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1390\"><strong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1388\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1518\">\n<li data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1425\">\n<p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1425\">Temperature: 10\u201325\u00b0C (50\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1441\">\n<p data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1441\">pH: 6.5\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1468\">\n<p data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1468\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1518\">\n<p data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1518\">Minimum Pond Size: 1,000+ gallons recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kin Showa Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview:The Kin Showa Butterfly Grade A Koi is a striking ornamental koi featuring a metallic golden body accented with bold black and red markings, complemented by long, flowing butterfly fins. Its shimmering colors and elegant movement make it a premium highlight in any pond. 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