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__ Varieties of Koi __ · Koi come in many different colors. · The major colors are white, black, red, yellow, blue, and cream. · There are 19 different types of koi. · Kohaku- white-skinned koi, with large red markings on top. · Taisho Sanshoku- similar to Kohaku, except with black markings. · Showa Sanshoku- black koi with red and white markings. · Tancho- Any koi with a solitary red patch on its head. · Asagi- light blue top with red bottom. · Utsurimono- black koi with white, red, or yellow markings. · Bekko- white, red, or yellow-skinned koi with small black markings. · Goshiki- black koi with red, white, brown, and blue accents. · Shusui- has no scales, name means Autumn Jade. · Kinginrun- metallic scales, gold and silver scales. · Kawarimono- orange with white scales. · Ogon- metallic scales, colors are gold, platinum, and orange, one color. · Kumonryu- black fish with curling white markings. Changes color with seasons. · Doitsu-goi- German mirror carp, single line of large mirror-like scales. · Ochiba- light blue koi with yellow patches. · Koromo- patches of blue, black edged scales. · Hikari- moyomono-colored markings over a metallic base. · Ghost Koi- hybrid of Ogon and wild carp. · Butterfly Koi- long-finned, bred in America. __Predators __ · Herons · Raccoons · Cats · Kingfishers · Foxes · Badgers · Hedgehogs · <span style="color: rgb(51,153,102);">Ospreys <span style="color: rgb(51,153,102); font-family: Symbol;">· <span style="color: rgb(51,153,102);">General: Winged Mammals Koi are mainly hunted because of their color. Koi eat a variety of food such as fleas, lettuce, and watermelons. When temperature drops below 50 degrees, feeding halts.

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