origami coy fish
origami coy fish
The word Coy Fish is derived from Koi, the Japanese name for carp. They have originated from Eastern Asia, Aral Sea, Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. These are widely cultivated fish in China and Japan. There are both, the colorful varieties as well as the dull grey colored fish. In Japan this fish symbolizes love and friendship.
The breeding of coy fish first became popular in Japan in the 19th century when farmers accidentally discovered these brightly colored creatures and started to raise them. Gradually it became popular throughout Japan but the rest of the world still was not aware of this kind of fish. When the use of plastic bags became popular, the shipping of coy became fast and safe. Thus the coy fish started being shipped to other countries, throughout the world. They are now found in most of the pet stores.
Coy fish is a cold water fish and are therefore advised to keep in a pond with a minimum of 1.5 meters in diameter and 4 and half feet deep in areas that are harshly cold. Whereas a meter more of depth is required for these fishes in areas that are hot. When the temperatures of the cold areas drop below 50, coy fishes go into a stage of hibernation. They remain at the bottom of the pond as the top layer of the pond freezes and stay there till the ice begin to melt at spring.
