What kind of koi is good to keep at home?
In recent years, koi breeding has become a popular choice for many families, not only because of its high ornamental value, but also because of its auspicious meaning. Faced with the dazzling array of koi species on the market, novice aquarists often have trouble making a choice. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to recommend koi species suitable for domestication, and provide structured data comparison to help you choose fish easily.
1. Recommendations of popular koi species
According to recent discussions on social platforms and breeding forums, the following 5 types of koi are most popular among family aquarists:
| Variety name | color characteristics | Adapt to water temperature | Difficulty of raising | Average market price (20cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red and white koi | erythema on white background | 15-28℃ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 200-500 yuan |
| Taisho three colors | Red and black spots on white background | 18-26℃ | ★★☆☆☆ | 300-800 yuan |
| Showa three colors | Red and white spots on black background | 20-25℃ | ★★★☆☆ | 500-1200 yuan |
| golden koi | Golden all over | 10-30℃ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 150-400 yuan |
| Platinum Koi | Silver white | 12-28℃ | ★☆☆☆☆ | 180-450 yuan |
2. Beginner’s Buying Guide
1.body shape selection: Recent discussions among aquarists show that medium-sized koi of 30-50cm are the most popular, as they are both suitable for home fish tank keeping and good for viewing.
2.health judgment: According to the advice of breeding experts, when purchasing, you need to observe whether the fish body is intact, the scales are intact, and the fish is active. The recent hot topic #How to Choose Healthy Koi# particularly emphasizes checking whether the gills of the fish are bright red.
3.Mixed culture advice: Douyin popular video data shows that the combination of red and white koi and gold koi has the highest number of likes. Their colors are complementary and their habits are similar.
3. Feeding environment requirements
| Project | Standard value | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| water depth | ≥60cm | The Weibo topic #Koi Jumps out of the Tank# shows that shallow water can easily lead to tank jumping. |
| pH value | 7.2-7.5 | Recent tester sales increased by 30% |
| Water change frequency | 1/3 every week | Xiaohongshu's "Lazy Man's Fish Farming Method" is highly discussed |
| Filtration system | Open 24 hours | Zhihu’s popular Q&A recommends bottom filter + upper filter combination |
4. Recent breeding hot trends
1.The rise of smart fish tanks: E-commerce data in the past 10 days shows that the sales of smart fish tanks with automatic feeding and temperature control functions have increased by 45% month-on-month, and are especially popular among young people.
2.Koi vaccine concerns: Spring is a period of high incidence of koi diseases, and the number of views of the topic #Koivaccine# has exceeded 5 million. Experts recommend that new fish be treated with epidemic prevention before entering the tank.
3.New trends in landscaping: The "Koi Pond Landscaping Tutorial" released by the "Waterscape Artist" of Bilibili UP has exceeded one million views in one week, making imitation of natural ecological landscaping a new trend.
5. Suggestions on variety selection
Based on the recent popularity of online discussions and the difficulty of breeding, we give the following recommended solutions:
| Breeding scene | Recommended varieties | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started | Red and white koi | golden koi |
| medium fish tank | Taisho three colors | Platinum Koi |
| outdoor fish pond | Showa three colors | Red and white koi |
| Feng Shui meaning | golden koi | Red and white koi |
Conclusion: When choosing a koi species, you should not only consider the ornamental quality, but also combine the breeding environment and personal experience. It is recommended that novices start with easy-to-grow varieties and gradually accumulate experience. The smart fish farming equipment that has been hotly discussed on the Internet recently can also greatly reduce the difficulty of raising fish and is worthy of attention.
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