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Bluebell VI

Bekko koi · Shared by MerryBadger · 2 weeks ago

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I have never once won a staring contest with Bluebell VI.

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About the Bekko koi

Origin
Japan; the name means tortoiseshell
Adult size
60–90 cm
Lifespan
25–35 years
Minimum pond
4,000+ litres, at least 1.2 m deep
Pattern
Black patches on a white, red or yellow base; clean head
Temperature
15–25°C; feeding stops below about 10°C

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

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