Buyer question
How big do koi get?
Our Animal Library lists the Koi at 24–36 in (adult size).
Source: the Kohaku koi page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Koi in the Animal Library
The detail
Kohaku is the foundation variety of koi: a white fish with red markings, judged on skin quality and sharp pattern edges. Many keepers say koi keeping begins and ends with Kohaku, and it is the benchmark for judging.
- Housing
- Filtered pond, 1,000+ gal, 3+ ft deep
- Tank size
- 5 out of 5 (Needs a real pond)
What to weigh
Koi need a large, filtered pond and live for decades. Red pattern can change as the fish grows, so young fish are a gamble.