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 Koi are ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp that originated from China and widely spread in Japan. They are very closely related to goldfish and, in fact, the style of breeding and ornamentation has become very similar, probably through the efforts of Japanese breeders to emulate goldfish. Koi and tattoos of koi are traditionally considered lucky. The word "koi" comes from Japanese. The original Japanese word koi simply means "carp," including both the dull grey fish and the brightly colored varieties. A homonym of koi means 'love, affection' and koi are therefore symbols of love and friendship in Japan: a good example is the short story Koi-san by Mukoda Kuniko.
A shubunkin is a type of single-tail goldfish with orange, white, black, red, and blue markings, blue being the most desired. Their body shape is like that of the common comet goldfish, Carassius auratus, of which they are a subspecies. Also called speckled goldfish, harlequin goldfish, calico goldfish, and coronation fish, they were developed in Japan about a hundred years ago by crossing calico fantails with comet goldfish to produce a hardy, able swimmer with bright colors. They are a bit smaller than common comets, growing up to about 15 cm long. Like other goldfish, they are social, omnivorous, and can thrive in temperatures down to freezing.
Comet fish can be quite personable and are delightful to watch. One of the hardiest of the gold fish varieties, the Comet Goldfish are recommended for beginners. They are an easy fish to keep as they are not picky and will eat what is offered. These are some of the most graceful of the elongated goldfish. They are active, rapid swimmers and will sometimes tend to leap out of the water, so having a lid on an aquarium is good idea. They are also very social and thrive well in a community. Along with the other elongated goldfish, such as the Common Goldfish and the Shubunkin Goldfish, the Comet varieties make good pond fish. They are hardy and can tolerate cold water temperatures. They are moderate in size but are active and fast, so will get along well with Koi. |
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Vinny's Home and Garden | 1375 Silver Lane East Hartford, CT 06118
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Vinny's Home and Garden is a full service garden center featuring home grown flowering plants, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and related garden supplies. We carry garden fertilizers, soils and mulch. We are one of the area's best Weber Grill dealers. We offer propane refilling, grill accessories, gas grills and a trained staff to help you. We are located in East Hartford, CT and we serve the greater Hartford county as well as Connecticut and Massachussets.
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