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Is koi fish good to eat?

Joe Ford

Is koi fish good to eat?

Yes, you can eat Koi fish. Although the places that sell Koi fish sell it at hefty prices and many people, regard Koi fish as pets. It is good to know that some Koi fish bred in a pond are fed chemical that is not good for your health.

Are koi friendly?

Koi are docile, social fish that enjoy living in pairs or groups. Not only are koi friendly to other fish, but they may also come up to the surface to say hello when they see their owner or when it’s time to eat.

Can you own koi fish in Australia?

Koi, also called Japanese carp, are a prized ornamental variety worth more than $1000 each to some buyers. The brightly coloured koi may be bought legally anywhere in Australia, but only enthusiasts with permits are allowed to own them in Victoria.

Why is Koi so expensive?

Since the quality Koi are the ones that make it to the market, they become expensive due to the low supply and high demand principle. According to Cool Fish Network, Koi lays a million eggs. Out of the million eggs, only 60% hatch and that is not a reason for a fish farmer to celebrate.

Can you have koi fish in Australia?

Koi can be exported or taken out of the country but it’s illegal to bring koi into Australia. This means that there are no new bloodlines among the breeding stock. The Australian Koi Association has about 230 members despite the fact that koi can only be kept in New South Wales and Western Australia.

Which koi fish is most expensive?

Koi fish can be worth millions – the most expensive Koi fish ever sold was worth $1.8 million (more than R25 million). Koi are a type of carp, a common fish that can be found all over the world, but what makes Koi so special is their colouring and lineage.

Can you keep koi in a tank?

Koi grow quickly and get very large. Keep mature koi in an outdoor pond of at least 3 feet deep, with at least 50 gallons of water per fish. Young koi can be kept indoors in an aquarium of at least 29 gallons. Whether they live indoors or outdoors, add no more than 3 new koi at a time.