{"id":25059,"date":"2026-03-12T02:23:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25059"},"modified":"2026-03-12T02:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:24:16","slug":"taisho-sanke-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=taisho-sanke-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Taisho Sanke Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"185\"><strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"183\">Taisho Sanke Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"480\"><strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"200\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\" \/>The Taisho Sanke Butterfly Grade A Koi is a stunning ornamental koi featuring a crisp white body adorned with striking red and black markings. Its long, flowing butterfly fins and balanced tri-color pattern make it an elegant and eye-catching centerpiece in any premium pond.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"741\"><strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"493\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"496\" \/>Originating from Japan, the Taisho Sanke variety is a classic koi line prized for its high-contrast tri-color patterns. This Grade A butterfly specimen has been selectively bred for superior color clarity, pattern balance, and refined finnage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"932\"><strong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"755\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"758\" \/>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=\"934\" data-end=\"1059\"><strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"956\">Tank \/ Pond Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"959\" \/>Peaceful and social. Best kept with other koi or calm, similarly sized pond fish such as goldfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1155\"><strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1090\">Temperament \/ Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\" \/>Very peaceful and non-aggressive, ideal for mixed koi ponds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1338\"><strong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1178\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\" \/>Beginner to advanced. Hardy and adaptable, though maintaining excellent water quality and sufficient pond space is essential to preserve Grade A condition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1363\"><strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1361\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<li data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1398\">\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1398\">Temperature: 10\u201325\u00b0C (50\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1414\">\n<p data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1414\">pH: 6.5\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1441\">\n<p data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1441\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<p data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1491\">Minimum Pond Size: 1,000+ gallons recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taisho Sanke Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview:The Taisho Sanke Butterfly Grade A Koi is a stunning ornamental koi featuring a crisp white body adorned with striking red and black markings. Its long, flowing butterfly fins and balanced tri-color pattern make it an elegant and eye-catching centerpiece in any premium pond. 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