Plum 11
Butterfly koi · Shared by FrostyOtter · 1 week ago
Plum 11 came for the chess and has not touched a piece. The red carpet behind her refuses to lie flat.
About the Butterfly koi
- Origin
- 1980s cross of koi with a longfin Indonesian carp
- Adult size
- 90 cm or more, more slender than standard koi
- Lifespan
- 25+ years
- Minimum pond
- 4,000+ litres, at least 1.2 m deep
- Temperature
- 15–25°C; feeding stops below about 10°C
- Show status
- Not recognised by traditional Japanese standards
Read more about the butterfly koi — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.
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