{"id":4031,"date":"2026-02-17T01:09:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/doitsu-showa-japanese-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T20:48:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T20:48:32","slug":"doitsu-showa-japanese-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=doitsu-showa-japanese-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Doitsu Showa Japanese Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Doitsu Showa Japanese Koi Carp<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cyprinus carpio<\/em><\/p>\n

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

The Doitsu Showa Koi<\/strong> is a striking scaleless koi variety prized for its bold black (sumi), red (hi), and white (shiroji) patterning<\/strong> combined with the sleek, leather-like appearance of Doitsu koi. Its dramatic contrast and clean body lines make it a standout feature fish in any pond.<\/p>\n

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

Japan (selectively bred ornamental koi)<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous: high-quality koi pellets, wheatgerm food<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Supplement with vegetables, shrimp, and occasional fruit 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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      Peaceful and compatible with other koi and goldfish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Peaceful<\/p>\n

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

      Beginner to advanced \u2013 suitable for all pond keepers with adequate space<\/p>\n

      Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Temperature:<\/strong> 15\u201325\u00b0C (59\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        pH:<\/strong> 6.8\u20138.2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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

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        Requires excellent filtration and oxygenation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Best kept in outdoor ponds due to adult size and activity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Color and pattern intensify with proper diet and water quality<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          A long-lived, intelligent fish that can recognize its keeper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          An elegant and highly sought-after koi variety, the Doitsu Showa<\/strong> is perfect for pond enthusiasts seeking bold contrast, refined beauty, and classic Japanese koi appeal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Doitsu Showa Japanese Koi Carp Cyprinus carpio Overview The Doitsu Showa Koi is a striking scaleless koi variety prized for its bold black (sumi), red (hi), and white (shiroji) patterning combined with the sleek, leather-like appearance of Doitsu koi. Its dramatic contrast and clean body lines make it a standout feature fish in any pond. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4013,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[86],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4031","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-japanese-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\/4031","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=4031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=4031"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=4031"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=4031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}