{"id":25182,"date":"2026-03-12T02:24:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=25182"},"modified":"2026-03-12T02:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:25:39","slug":"tancho-butterfly-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=tancho-butterfly-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Tancho Butterfly Classic Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tancho Butterfly Classic Koi Carp<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

Tancho Butterfly Classic Koi Carp<\/strong> are elegant ornamental koi recognized for their flowing, butterfly-style fins and signature white bodies with a single, prominent red marking on the head<\/strong>, resembling the Japanese \u201crising sun.\u201d Their striking simplicity and graceful fins make them a standout in ponds and large aquariums.<\/p>\n

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

Japan \u2013 selectively bred for ornamental ponds<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous: accepts high-quality koi pellets, flakes, and occasional fresh vegetables or live foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Feed 1\u20132 times daily in moderation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank\/Pond Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Suitable for outdoor ponds or large indoor aquariums<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Minimum pond volume: 1,000 liters for adult specimens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Requires proper filtration and aeration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Peaceful; social and best kept in groups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Experience Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Intermediate \u2013 ideal for hobbyists with proper pond or large tank setup<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 15\u201328\u00b0C (59\u201382\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.5\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Moderately soft to hard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            Regular water changes and quality filtration help maintain vibrant coloration and long, healthy fins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Adds elegance, iconic simplicity, and fluttering movement to ponds and large freshwater setups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Perfect for hobbyists seeking a visually striking and graceful ornamental koi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Tancho Butterfly Classic Koi Carp Overview Tancho Butterfly Classic Koi Carp are elegant ornamental koi recognized for their flowing, butterfly-style fins and signature white bodies with a single, prominent red marking on the head, resembling the Japanese \u201crising sun.\u201d Their striking simplicity and graceful fins make them a standout in ponds and large aquariums. Origin […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13472,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[81],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-25182","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-classic-butterfly-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\/25182","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\/13472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=25182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=25182"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=25182"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=25182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}