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The Committee

Koi · Shared by MerryBadger · 2 weeks ago

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The Committee found the one patch of sun in the whole house.

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About the Koi

Origin
Niigata, Japan, from the 1820s
Adult size
60–90 cm
Lifespan
25–35 years; some far longer
Minimum pond
4,000+ litres, at least 1.2 m deep
Temperature
15–25°C; they overwinter under ice if deep enough
Diet
Omnivore; feeding stops below about 10°C

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

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