{"id":4001,"date":"2026-02-17T01:09:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/doitsu-showa-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T17:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T17:42:06","slug":"doitsu-showa-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=doitsu-showa-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Doitsu Showa Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"183\"><strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"181\">Doitsu Showa Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"490\"><strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"198\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"201\" \/>The Doitsu Showa Butterfly Grade A Koi is a striking, high-quality ornamental koi featuring a bold tri-color pattern of black, red, and white set against a smooth, scale-less body. Its long, flowing butterfly fins and strong contrast make it a standout centerpiece in any premium koi pond.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"739\"><strong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"503\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\" \/>Developed in Japan, the Doitsu Showa combines the dramatic coloration of traditional Showa koi with a sleek, scaleless body. As a Grade A specimen, it exhibits superior pattern balance, color intensity, and overall body conformation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"927\"><strong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"753\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"756\" \/>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=\"929\" data-end=\"1052\"><strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"951\">Tank \/ Pond Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"954\" \/>Peaceful and social. Best kept with other koi or calm, similarly sized pond fish such as goldfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1083\">Temperament \/ Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1086\" \/>Very peaceful and non-aggressive, making it ideal for mixed koi ponds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1321\"><strong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1179\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1182\" \/>Beginner to advanced. Hardy and adaptable, though optimal water quality, filtration, and space are essential to maintain Grade A condition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1346\"><strong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1344\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1474\">\n<li data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1381\">\n<p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1381\">Temperature: 10\u201325\u00b0C (50\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<p data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1397\">pH: 6.5\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1424\">\n<p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1424\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1474\">\n<p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1474\">Minimum Pond Size: 1,000+ gallons recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doitsu Showa Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview:The Doitsu Showa Butterfly Grade A Koi is a striking, high-quality ornamental koi featuring a bold tri-color pattern of black, red, and white set against a smooth, scale-less body. 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