{"id":25217,"date":"2026-03-12T02:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25217"},"modified":"2026-03-12T02:25:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:25:41","slug":"tancho-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=tancho-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Tancho Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"173\"><strong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"171\">Tancho Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"462\"><strong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"188\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"191\" \/>The Tancho Butterfly Grade A Koi is a beautiful ornamental koi featuring a pristine white body with a single, striking red spot on the head, complemented by long, flowing butterfly fins. Its simplicity and elegance make it a captivating focal point in any premium pond.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"710\"><strong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"475\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"478\" \/>Originating from Japan, the Tancho variety is highly prized for its iconic red head marking and clean white body. This Grade A butterfly specimen has been selectively bred for superior color clarity, symmetry, and refined finnage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"901\"><strong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"724\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\" \/>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=\"903\" data-end=\"1028\"><strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"925\">Tank \/ Pond Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"928\" \/>Peaceful and social. Best kept with other koi or calm, similarly sized pond fish such as goldfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1124\"><strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1059\">Temperament \/ Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\" \/>Very peaceful and non-aggressive, ideal for mixed koi ponds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1310\"><strong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1147\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1150\" \/>Beginner to advanced. Hardy and adaptable, though maintaining excellent water quality and sufficient pond space is essential for preserving Grade A condition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1335\"><strong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1333\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<li data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1370\">\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1370\">Temperature: 10\u201325\u00b0C (50\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1386\">\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1386\">pH: 6.5\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1413\">\n<p data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1413\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1463\">Minimum Pond Size: 1,000+ gallons recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tancho Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview:The Tancho Butterfly Grade A Koi is a beautiful ornamental koi featuring a pristine white body with a single, striking red spot on the head, complemented by long, flowing butterfly fins. Its simplicity and elegance make it a captivating focal point in any premium pond. 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