How Do You Breed A Butterfly Koi?
Several outdoor ponds contain koi fish. This is because this versatile breed, which is actually a member of the carp family, can withstand the elements more easily than goldfish. Butterfly koi gain their distinction from other more common breeds of koi because of their long, flowing butterfly-like fins. Butterfly koi can grow to be 36 inches long and are a hybrid breed that has a mysterious past. There is no clear lineage, but many believe that these koi resulted from the marriage of a traditional koi and a goldfish. Distinguish between the male and female butterfly koi. The males will generally be larger and fatter than the females. Watch for the beginning of the butterfly koi fish mating season. This will generally occur in the late spring when the water temperature reaches 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The males will also display mating tubercles, which will appear as white spots on the fish’s head and pectoral fins. Place the most desirable male and female butterfly koi into a separate po
