{"id":3990,"date":"2026-02-17T01:09:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/doitsu-showa-butterfly-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T17:40:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T17:40:09","slug":"doitsu-showa-butterfly-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=doitsu-showa-butterfly-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Doitsu Showa Butterfly Classic Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"177\"><strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"175\">Doitsu Showa Butterfly Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"441\"><strong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"192\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"195\" \/>The Doitsu Showa Butterfly Koi is a striking koi with a bold tri-color pattern of black, red, and white, enhanced by long, flowing fins. Its scale-less (Doitsu) body and elegant swimming style make it a standout addition to any ornamental pond.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"671\"><strong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"454\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"457\" \/>Originating from Japan, the Showa variety is part of the traditional Sanshoku (tri-color) family. The Doitsu variant offers a mostly smooth body with striking patterns, while butterfly fins add graceful movement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"846\"><strong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"685\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"688\" \/>Omnivorous. Feed high-quality koi pellets as a staple, supplemented with vegetables, shrimp, or seasonal treats. Offer 1\u20132 times daily during warmer months.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"870\">Tank \/ Pond Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\" \/>Peaceful and social. Best kept with other koi or calm, similarly sized pond fish such as goldfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1004\">Temperament \/ Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1007\" \/>Very peaceful and non-aggressive, ideal for community ponds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1206\"><strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1092\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1095\" \/>Beginner to advanced. Hardy and adaptable, but requires proper pond size and filtration for long-term health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1231\"><strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1229\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1359\">\n<li data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1266\">\n<p data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1266\">Temperature: 10\u201325\u00b0C (50\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1282\">\n<p data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1282\">pH: 6.5\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1309\">\n<p data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1309\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1359\">\n<p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1359\">Minimum Pond Size: 1,000+ gallons recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doitsu Showa Butterfly Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview:The Doitsu Showa Butterfly Koi is a striking koi with a bold tri-color pattern of black, red, and white, enhanced by long, flowing fins. Its scale-less (Doitsu) body and elegant swimming style make it a standout addition to any ornamental pond. 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