{"id":4049,"date":"2026-02-17T01:10:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/doitsu-utsuri-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T20:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T20:52:42","slug":"doitsu-utsuri-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=doitsu-utsuri-butterfly-grade-a-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Doitsu Utsuri Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"185\"><strong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"183\">Doitsu Utsuri Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"472\"><strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"200\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\" \/>The Doitsu Utsuri Butterfly Grade A Koi is a striking ornamental koi featuring bold black and white patterning across a sleek, scaleless body. Its dramatic contrast, combined with long, flowing butterfly fins, creates a powerful visual presence in any premium koi pond.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"735\"><strong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"485\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"488\" \/>Originating from Japan, the Doitsu Utsuri belongs to the Utsurimono family, known for strong color contrast and pattern balance. This Grade A specimen has been selectively bred for clean pattern separation, vibrant coloration, and refined finnage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"924\"><strong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"749\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"752\" \/>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=\"926\" data-end=\"1049\"><strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"948\">Tank \/ Pond Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"951\" \/>Peaceful and social. Best kept with other koi or calm, similarly sized pond fish such as goldfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1153\"><strong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1080\">Temperament \/ Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1083\" \/>Very peaceful and non-aggressive, making it ideal for mixed koi ponds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1316\"><strong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1176\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1179\" \/>Beginner to advanced. Hardy and adaptable, though optimal water quality, filtration, and space are essential to maintain Grade A quality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1341\"><strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1339\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1469\">\n<li data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1376\">\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1376\">Temperature: 10\u201325\u00b0C (50\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1392\">\n<p data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1392\">pH: 6.5\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<p data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1419\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1469\">\n<p data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1469\">Minimum Pond Size: 1,000+ gallons recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doitsu Utsuri Butterfly Grade A Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview:The Doitsu Utsuri Butterfly Grade A Koi is a striking ornamental koi featuring bold black and white patterning across a sleek, scaleless body. Its dramatic contrast, combined with long, flowing butterfly fins, creates a powerful visual presence in any premium koi pond. 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