{"id":4014,"date":"2026-02-17T01:09:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/doitsu-showa-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:42:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:42:53","slug":"doitsu-showa-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=doitsu-showa-classic-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Doitsu Showa Classic Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Doitsu Showa Classic Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

The Doitsu Showa Classic Koi<\/strong> is a striking, scaleless variety of Showa Koi, prized for its bold contrast of deep black (sumi), vibrant red (beni), and crisp white (shiroji)<\/strong>. With its smooth, mirror-like skin and dramatic color patterns, this variety is a standout centerpiece in any pond or large display system.<\/p>\n

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

Japan<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous: high-quality koi pellets, supplemented with vegetables and occasional protein treats<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Feed 1\u20132 times daily depending on water temperature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank \/ Pond Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Compatible with other koi and peaceful pond fish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Peaceful<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

        Beginner to advanced<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 15\u201326\u00b0C (59\u201379\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.8\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Moderate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            Requires excellent water quality and ample swimming space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Color intensity improves with proper nutrition and clean water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Ideal for outdoor ponds or very large indoor systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            A striking and elegant koi variety, the Doitsu Showa<\/strong> is perfect for collectors seeking dramatic contrast, strong pattern definition, and classic Japanese beauty in their pond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Doitsu Showa Classic Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview The Doitsu Showa Classic Koi is a striking, scaleless variety of Showa Koi, prized for its bold contrast of deep black (sumi), vibrant red (beni), and crisp white (shiroji). With its smooth, mirror-like skin and dramatic color patterns, this variety is a standout centerpiece in any pond […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4013,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[84],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4014","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-classic-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\/4014","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\/4013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=4014"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=4014"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=4014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}