Koi are temperate freshwater fish that can grow up to 3 feet (90 centimeters) long. They are known for their colors, patches, and beauty, which is measured by their shape and the brightness and contrast of their colors. Koi can be white, black, red, orange, yellow, blue, brown, cream, and metallic shades like gold and silver-white. There are many varieties of koi, and the most popular category is the Gosanke, which includes the Kōhaku, Taishō Sanshoku, and Shōwa Sanshoku varieties.
In Japanese culture, koi are often kept as pets because they symbolize luck, prosperity, and good fortune. Koi were first displayed in Tokyo in 1914, which helped to increase their popularity in Japan. Selective breeding of koi began in Niigata, Japan around the same time, and these practices have spread worldwide.
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