科: Cyprinidae
ニシキゴイ(Cyprinus rubrofuscus)はコイ科に分類される淡水魚で、東アジアに分布する。成魚は約 75–110 cm、適水温 12–28 °C。
Koi are pond carp bred into swimming calligraphy. They live for decades, recognize their keeper, and need volumes measured in thousands of liters — a commitment of space before anything else.
難易度:中級。Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins。
適水温 12–28 °C。12–28 °C curated husbandry range。Room temperature to heated, depending on origin。
成魚は約 75–110 cm。Bottom-dwelling。最小 500 L の水槽。
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter。Fine gravel and sand上で採餌する性質を活かし、沈む餌も与える。
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins;Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more。向いているのはSimilar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmatesは不向き。
東アジア原産。Clear streams and rivers over gravel、Moderate, well-oxygenated current。
飛び出しの傾向は低い。標準のふたでOK。
Egg-scatterer; no parental care。Males often slimmer and more colourful。