Koi are a very distinctive breed of large ornamental fish native to China and Japan and are associated with good luck. In Japan koi are often passed down from generation to generation as a family heirloom.

 Koi should only be given as much food as they can eat in a couple of minutes, twice a day. Giving them more than the recommended amount of food can pollute the pond water.

• Associated with good luck
• Social and have great personalities
• Koi can live to be 100 years old or more
• Provide a pond at least 1 metre deep
• Koi can reach up to 4 feet or more, so a suitable sized pond is needed
• Good quality pump and filter is vital
• Do not overstock your pond