There is nothing more soothing than the sound of water.
Adding a water feature to your backyard creates an inviting and serene environment that anyone can enjoy.
Having Koi in your pond is an added bonus to this backyard experience.
The Koi types that are available may vary and will depend on the species the breeder currently has in stock or what you are able to find available online.
Koi is actually a variety of the common carp family which has been breed to have the characteristics that we know today.
Originating in Asia and Central Europe, the carp was introduced into other regions due to the carps capability to easily adapt to different environments.
Breeding for certain characteristics didn't occur until the early 1800's when the red and white colors became popular.
Breeding allowed the possibilities of an increase in the quality of the Koi as well as their colors, patterns and shapes of scales.
The Koi types that became available began to grow into a popular pastime throughout the world.
Today, the prices of Koi will depend upon its history, health, coloring, pattern and scales.
Koi types are now placed into 13 different classifications.
The Koi types that you may find in a local pet store may be the more famous red and white.
You can also find colors from white to black that can be added to your pond.
Koi breeders will tend to have a larger variety of Koi types that you can choose from.
Keep in mind that the higher the quality of the Koi, generally the higher the price you will pay.
The Koi types that you are most likely to find are the Gosanke which is composed of the Kohaku, Showa Sanshoku and the Taisho Sanshoku varieties.
There are also a number of hybrids available as well.
These Koi types include the Butterfly koi and the Asian carp.
The original red and white marked Koi are Kohaku.
Koi with red, white and black markings are called Taisho Sanshoku.
There are also metallic colors within the Koi types available; these are the Ogon are usually found in orange, platinum and gold.
A more familiar Koi, the Asagi, is light blue in color on the top with red below; the lateral lines can also be in the colors of cream or pale yellow.
The colors and patterns will vary from one class to another so deciding upon which of the 13 Koi types you will want in your pond or water garden.
With so many different possibilities available, and of course each breeding will create new patterns and colors, it can make it difficult to choose two or three Koi to have.
The process of choosing a koi is similar to that of choosing a cat, dog or any other animal.
Having some knowledge of Koi and the care that they require as well as what Koi types are currently available will help you to decide on which Koi you want to have in your pond.
Maintaining a healthy environment and providing quality food will help preserve healthy Koi and a happy pond.
Adding a water feature to your backyard creates an inviting and serene environment that anyone can enjoy.
Having Koi in your pond is an added bonus to this backyard experience.
The Koi types that are available may vary and will depend on the species the breeder currently has in stock or what you are able to find available online.
Koi is actually a variety of the common carp family which has been breed to have the characteristics that we know today.
Originating in Asia and Central Europe, the carp was introduced into other regions due to the carps capability to easily adapt to different environments.
Breeding for certain characteristics didn't occur until the early 1800's when the red and white colors became popular.
Breeding allowed the possibilities of an increase in the quality of the Koi as well as their colors, patterns and shapes of scales.
The Koi types that became available began to grow into a popular pastime throughout the world.
Today, the prices of Koi will depend upon its history, health, coloring, pattern and scales.
Koi types are now placed into 13 different classifications.
The Koi types that you may find in a local pet store may be the more famous red and white.
You can also find colors from white to black that can be added to your pond.
Koi breeders will tend to have a larger variety of Koi types that you can choose from.
Keep in mind that the higher the quality of the Koi, generally the higher the price you will pay.
The Koi types that you are most likely to find are the Gosanke which is composed of the Kohaku, Showa Sanshoku and the Taisho Sanshoku varieties.
There are also a number of hybrids available as well.
These Koi types include the Butterfly koi and the Asian carp.
The original red and white marked Koi are Kohaku.
Koi with red, white and black markings are called Taisho Sanshoku.
There are also metallic colors within the Koi types available; these are the Ogon are usually found in orange, platinum and gold.
A more familiar Koi, the Asagi, is light blue in color on the top with red below; the lateral lines can also be in the colors of cream or pale yellow.
The colors and patterns will vary from one class to another so deciding upon which of the 13 Koi types you will want in your pond or water garden.
With so many different possibilities available, and of course each breeding will create new patterns and colors, it can make it difficult to choose two or three Koi to have.
The process of choosing a koi is similar to that of choosing a cat, dog or any other animal.
Having some knowledge of Koi and the care that they require as well as what Koi types are currently available will help you to decide on which Koi you want to have in your pond.
Maintaining a healthy environment and providing quality food will help preserve healthy Koi and a happy pond.