How Long Do Koi Fish Live? ~ Educational | Find Out So You Can Breed Koi

Jinli is a recognized Japanese fish used for decoration and petting purposes or called “Koi Fish.” Koi fish were subspecies to common carp, which is why Koi has a longer lifespan than other fish as pets. They are visually attractive to the eyes and have various colors like silvery-white, black, reddish-orange, blue and yellow. It is noted that many have confused Koi fish with goldfish. To compare, Koi is larger than goldfish and grows about 2 centimeters per month. They can interbreed as they came from one species, but their children may be sterile.

Health And Lifespan Of The Koi Fish

Koi Fish can be high-maintenance as a pet because of its lifespan that could extend up to 35 years. They are cold-blooded, freshwater fish that could survive in the winter season. An amazing trivia about the oldest Koi named Hanako is it is raised in a cold environment that it lived for more than two centuries. Hibernation in the cold winter only increases their lifespan.

Koi’s diet is solely based on their size, age, and season. As omnivorous fishes generally, they like to eat plankton, algae, plants, and other vegetables. But to maintain their health is another story. Their diet during the mating season should be rich in carbohydrates. During the whole winter period, Koi can still live even without eating.

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