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If you already have a pond on your property, or you are looking to build one, one way to make it extra special is to add some Black Koi. Black Koi are as versatile as they are beautiful, and make a great addition to any pond.

If you think that Koi may be a good fit for your pond, then a good thing to do first is a little bit of background research on the Koi; where it came from and how to keep it happy and healthy. The most important thing is to be sure that you can accommodate the Koi and that they will be a good match for your pond.

The Koi is a large group of fish that was originally found in Asia and Central Europe. There were various Koi species that were domesticated in South East Asia and China. It was also used as a food source in Asia. The Koi is an extremely hardy fish, and it easily adapts to different water conditions and climates. This resilience allowed the species to propagate throughout many new locations, including Japan.

While there are many different color mutations that occur naturally in Koi, the Chinese actually began breeding them for specific color mutations. This eventually led to the creation of the goldfish through selective breeding of the Prussian carp. By 1279, orange, yellow, red-and-white, and white Koi had been successfully developed. The black Koi came along later, and has become one of the most priced colors of Koi.

The 1980’s saw the creation of several new varieties of Koi, including the dragon carp, longfin Koi and butterfly Koi, who are prized for their long, flowy fins. More color mutations and variations were soon introduced, including the Ghost Koi, which boasts an amazing array of metallic patterns. While there may be a wide array of different colors and patterns, there are a few things that remain constant throughout each Koi species. Most notably are the prominent barbells found on the mouth, and a common body shape. Throughout the years, Koi have proven themselves not only as hardy and resilient, but also as a source of endless color possibilities.

If you are looking to introduce black Koi into your pond, there are some things that you should remember. First, while the fish are known for being hardy, they still do not react well to being kept in water that dips below ten degrees Celsius. They benefit most from water temperatures ranging between fifteen to twenty-five degrees Celsius. When water becomes too cold, the fish’s immune system literally turns itself off.

Another tip and perhaps the most important is that the beautiful colors and patterns that make Black Koi so sought after also leave them at a total disadvantage when it comes to predators. Everyone from birds flying overhead to your cat will be trying every trick in the book to catch a Black Koi.

A well designed pond with Black Koi will be specifically built for avoid this problem, and should include areas that are too deep for the herons to stand in, shade trees surrounding the area in order to block the view of birds flying overhead, and overhangs that are high enough that mammals cannot reach in to grab the fish. A good filtration system and pump should also be included to keep the water crystal clear and your Black Koi healthy.

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