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Radish VIII

Asagi koi · Shared by FrostyOtter · 1 week ago

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Radish VIII sorts the post now. She has one parcel in her mouth and the sacks behind her are not getting smaller.

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About the Asagi koi

Origin
Japan — one of the oldest koi varieties
Adult size
60–90 cm; often among the largest in a pond
Lifespan
25–35 years
Minimum pond
4,000+ litres, at least 1.2 m deep
Pattern
Pale-edged blue-grey scales in a net, red on the flanks
Temperature
15–25°C; feeding stops below about 10°C

Read more about the asagi koi — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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