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

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

The Matsuba Koi<\/strong> is a striking Japanese koi variety known for its metallic sheen and distinctive pinecone (reticulated) scale pattern<\/strong>. Available in colours such as gold, platinum, or red, Matsuba koi are elegant, hardy, and highly valued for their refined appearance and bold contrast.<\/p>\n

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

Japan<\/p>\n

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

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    Feed 1\u20132 times daily, adjusting portions based on water temperature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank \/ Pond Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Other koi varieties 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 and adaptable<\/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\u20138.0<\/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 aquariums<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Requires excellent filtration and regular water maintenance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Reticulated scale pattern becomes more pronounced as the fish matures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          A beautiful and resilient koi variety, the Matsuba Japanese Koi<\/strong> is perfect for pond keepers seeking elegance, contrast, and classic Japanese koi aesthetics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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          Matsuba Japanese Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview The Matsuba Koi is a striking Japanese koi variety known for its metallic sheen and distinctive pinecone (reticulated) scale pattern. Available in colours such as gold, platinum, or red, Matsuba koi are elegant, hardy, and highly valued for their refined appearance and bold contrast. Origin Japan Feeding Omnivorous: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8901,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[86],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24900","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\/24900","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\/8901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=24900"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=24900"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=24900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}