- Please call us 10min before your arrival for pickup so we can the fish ready for you and avoid unnecessary wait times.
- Our fish are properly conditioned for outdoor pond life and are not kept in a greenhouse or inside where the fish cannot be acclimated to outdoor conditions.
- All fish pictures are for representation purposes only and do not in any way represent an exact fish which is for sale.
- All fish claims must be received within 72 hours of pickup. Any claims received after 72 hours are at the sole discretion of Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc. All fish claims require proof of expiry.
- Special order quantities or sizes of fish must be paid or in advance or require a minimum 50% deposit. Special ordered quantities or sizes of fish are pre bagged and a quantity lot. Therefore, picking and choosing of individual fish is impossible under these conditions.
General Information
Common Name: Koi
Scientific Name: Cyprinus carpio
Average Lifespan: 30 Years
Physical Description
Their bodies generally grow quite large, many have long flowing fins, and most have colorful bodies. You can find varieties in black, white, yellow, orange, red, blue, and any combination of the above.
*Pictures are for reference. Our stock may not look exactly the same as the reference pictures.
Care & Diet
These fish are omnivores, which means that they eat both plant and animal matter. While their wild counterparts subsist only on microorganisms, like algae, zooplankton, and insects, people must provide food for the domestic fish.
They still feed on naturally occurring prey, but people provide commercially produced pellets to ensure they receive all the nutrients they need.
Habitat
These fish naturally live in cold waters. This is why the domestic variation has such a hardy disposition. It thrives in outdoor ponds in even the coldest of regions.
Though they are not wild, these fish can and do survive in wild freshwater habitats such as lakes and ponds.
Origin & History
The wild counterpart of this species naturally occurs is parts of Asia. However, this fish is an incredibly popular addition to decorative ponds. For this reason, you can find them virtually worldwide. Invasive populations exist across the globe as well, but pose the greatest problem in Australia.
