{"id":4079,"date":"2026-02-17T01:10:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/doitsu-utsuri-japanese-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T21:07:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:07:48","slug":"doitsu-utsuri-japanese-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=doitsu-utsuri-japanese-koi-carp-cyprinus-carpio","title":{"rendered":"Doitsu Utsuri Japanese Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Doitsu Utsuri Japanese Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

The Doitsu Utsuri Koi<\/strong> is a striking, scaleless (Doitsu) koi variety known for its bold contrast between deep black (sumi) and bright metallic or white coloration<\/strong>. With smooth skin and clean patterning, this koi offers a dramatic, high-impact appearance in ponds and large displays.<\/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 foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Supplement with vegetables, insects, and seasonal 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

      Peaceful<\/p>\n

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

      Beginner to intermediate \u2013 hardy but benefits from good pond management<\/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\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to moderately hard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Best suited to ponds or very large systems due to adult size<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Smooth Doitsu skin highlights color clarity and pattern definition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Requires excellent water quality to maintain vibrant coloration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          A bold and elegant koi variety, the Doitsu Utsuri<\/strong> is perfect for pond keepers seeking strong contrast, clean lines, and classic Japanese koi beauty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          Doitsu Utsuri Japanese Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Overview The Doitsu Utsuri Koi is a striking, scaleless (Doitsu) koi variety known for its bold contrast between deep black (sumi) and bright metallic or white coloration. With smooth skin and clean patterning, this koi offers a dramatic, high-impact appearance in ponds and large displays. Origin Japan (selectively […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4061,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[86],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4079","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\/4079","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\/4061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4079"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=4079"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=4079"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=4079"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}