Utsurimono (Utsuri) Koi (Cyprinus rubrofuscus)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameCyprinus rubrofuscus
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asUtsuri, Hi Utsuri, Shiro Utsuri, Ki Utsuri
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
DietOmnivore
Adult size36 in
Minimum tank size1000 gallons
Water parametersTemp 59-77°F, pH 7-8.5, GH 6-22 dGH
Appearance
Black-bodied koi with a single contrasting color: red (Hi Utsuri), white (Shiro Utsuri), or yellow (Ki Utsuri), with black wrapping the body and motoguro at the fin bases.
Difficulty and care for the Utsurimono (Utsuri) Koi
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Domesticated (Japan)
Keeper notes
Peaceful pond fish; group in a large pond.
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