When you’re a fish breeding enthusiast, there are so many different species you can bring home that settling for a particular type is often challenging. The majority of the unique species available are very cute and low-maintenance, meaning that even first-timers can successfully take up the challenge of raising them in an aquarium or pool, outside. Some great, stunning choices for your delight include the ryukin goldfish and butterfly koi.
A Brief Background to the Butterfly Koi
The butterfly koi continues to gain popularity among breeders across the globe as well as in the United States. You’ll certainly love to see them peacefully glide through water. This fish can be kept in a smaller tank, but a pond is the most appropriate if they’re to achieve their largest size possible. The butterfly koi is truly an enduring fish that stays alive and healthy for prolonged periods.
It’s possible that the butterfly koi originated in Indonesia as a later crossbreed of koi and the Asian carp as widely believed. Consequently, the crossbred features the vibrant colors of the classic koi and the extensive fins of carp which closely resemble a butterfly’s wings.
When compared to other koi varieties, butterfly koi have fins that are much larger relative to the size of their body. If your objective is to see the fins attain their full possible size, have the fish develop slowly but progressively. As the butterfly koi continues to mature, its fins will keep growing longer and more gorgeous.
The Ryukin Goldfish
The ryukin goldfish or fancy goldfish is extremely beautiful and pretty much egg-shaped. The ryukin’s head is almost pointed in appearance, thanks to its unique high back (usually called dorsal hump). If you prefer a goldfish, you may get it colored red, white, red and white, or even in three-color combination. In addition, you may find some high-end ryukins that boast larger, flowing fins.
Ryukins hold up just well so you can experiment with them for your first time. The fish are perfect for keeping in a small tank or pool. The fish have very magnificent sides to see, and raising them in an aquarium makes the side point of view simple. Generally, ryukins can cohabit without any confrontation amongst themselves, but a few aggression incidences in the aquarium may be noted during the spawning season.
Be sure that your pond provides sufficient water depth for your ryukin goldfish. However, avoid overfeeding this fish because it can cause digestive tract disorders.
Both butterfly koi and ryukin goldfish are gorgeous and safe to keep in your home tank or outside pool. Hopefully, you won’t have a difficult time raising them for your first time!