Why are ghost koi called ghost koi?
The Ghost koi got its name because of its illusion like coloring. The first Ghost koi was dark in color which lets it blend into the dark depths of a pond with only its metallic scales giving away its location making it appear like the ghost of a koi fish.
How big do ghost koi get?
Large temperature fluctuations can easily happen in a shallow pond, so the pond itself should be at least a metre deep. Koi can grow very large, commonly up to three feet long, with some species reaching up to four feet or more, so you should ensure that your pond is of a reasonable size.
Are ghost koi friendly?
The ghost koi is just as friendly as any other koi breeds and will certainly get along with the other koi in your pond. In fact, the ghost koi is so friendly and food-driven that it will easily learn how to swim to your hand for some treats.
How long do ghost koi live for?
This freshwater fish does not have a natural distribution because it is a hybrid made by breeding the Koi carp to the mirror carp. The average lifespan of this fish is thought to be around 20 years.
How quickly do ghost carp grow?
Under the right conditions, the average Koi will be between 6 and 8 inches by the end of its first year, and by the time it is 3 years old it will have reached its full adult size.
How do you identify a ghost carp?
Ghost carp can be identified, by the metallic markings on their head and across their body. The metallic colours often come in shades of gold, white and silver.
Is ghost carp Hardy?
Given their links to the original wild carp, Ghost Koi are very hardy but as expected, can be affected by ALL fish-based parasites. In our experiences we see fewer health-related problems with Ghost Koi and they seem to cope better with parasitic outbreaks.
How do you look after a ghost koi?
How best to look after a Ghost Koi?
- Feed them well, with high quality food (but not too much).
- Look out for any unusual behaviour (clamped fins, heavy breathing, flashing etc.)
- Be proactive with potential issues i.e. Spot them early with regular visual inspections and use targeted treatments accordingly.
How old is a 5 inch koi?
A four to five inch koi should be about 1 year old. most Koi breeding take palce between Late april to the end of June, there are exceptions of course but this is the norm.
Are ghost koi Hardy?
Are Ghost Koi Hardy? Given their links to the original wild carp, Ghost Koi are very hardy but as expected, can be affected by ALL fish-based parasites.
Do ghost carp eat other fish?
Despite their intimidating name, Ghost Koi are not predatory and will rarely eat other fish.
What kind of fish is a Ghost koi?
Ghost Koi were first conceived in the 1980’s, when Koi Carp bred with more naturally coloured wild carp (mirror or common carp). The end result was fish which are characterised by many of the traits of true Koi Carp (Nishikigoi) but with dark scales down the back and often dark markings on the face and body.
When did the Ghost koi carp come out?
Check out our range of Koi For Sale, click here. What is a Ghost Koi? Ghost Koi were first conceived in the 1980’s, when Koi Carp bred with more naturally coloured wild carp (mirror or common carp).
How to take care of a Ghost koi?
There are very few care tips and nothing specific to the ghost koi. Keep them in as large a pond as possible and treat them as a pond fish rather than a koi. They do not require a premium koi diet with colour enhancers but a well balanced pond fish diet will be sufficient for this undemanding fish.
What’s the difference between Ghost koi and Doitsu?
While Ghost Koi were often almost fully black in the 80’s, the present-day versions are much more colourful, coming in both scaled and scale-less (doitsu) varieties; and as a result, have become a staple feature in many Koi ponds worldwide. We can thank Koi pioneering countries such as Israel, for the beautiful specimens we see today.
