{"product_id":"10-12-doitsu-kumonryu-butterfly-select","title":"10\"-12\" Doitsu Kumonryu Butterfly — Select","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e🖐️ \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Creek koi are hand-trained.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our fish are conditioned to come to you at feeding time — and with patience, will eat right from your hand. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-hand-train-your-koi\"\u003eLearn how →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Dragon That Changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kumonryu — named for the “nine-tattooed dragon” of Japanese legend — is one of the most mysterious and unpredictable koi varieties in existence. This 10\"–12\" Select Doitsu Kumonryu Butterfly takes that mystique even further. A pale, luminous blue-white body is marked with a bold black dorsal stripe and scattered sumi spots that seem to drift across the skin like storm clouds. The Doitsu scalation keeps the body clean and smooth, while long, flowing butterfly fins trail gracefully through the water, adding elegance to an already otherworldly fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Kumonryu truly special is its legendary ability to change — the black sumi pattern can shift, expand, or fade dramatically with the seasons, water temperature, and age. No two Kumonryu look the same twice, and no two are alike. The fish you receive today may look entirely different — and even more stunning — a year from now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected at the Select grade for its clean Doitsu body, well-defined sumi patterning, and the graceful butterfly fin development that sets this fish apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Fish Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale blue-white body with bold black dorsal stripe and scattered sumi spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth Doitsu scalation — clean body with no traditional scale rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, flowing butterfly fins — graceful and dramatic in motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegendary color-changing ability — sumi shifts with seasons and age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect grade — chosen for body quality, sumi definition, and fin development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10\"–12\" size — an established fish with fully developed fin expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoitsu Kumonryu Butterfly are peaceful, adaptable koi that do well in ponds with good filtration and stable water quality. Feed a high-quality diet like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ultimate-professional-combo-mixed-pellet-diet\"\u003eBlackwater Ultimate Combo Diet\u003c\/a\u003e to support overall health and vitality. Their long fins thrive in well-oxygenated water. Note that sumi pattern changes are normal and expected — embrace the transformation! Minimum pond size of 1,000 gallons recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips live via overnight delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-we-ship-live-koi\"\u003eHow We Ship Live Koi\u003c\/a\u003e guide for full details on our live arrival guarantee and acclimation instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Creek Koi Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52503626711342,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/8985\/3486\/files\/doitsu-kumonryu-image-2_d1089bdf-e42e-423a-a9bd-d9ce7c50c37b.png?v=1787703129","url":"https:\/\/crystalcreekkoifarm.com\/products\/10-12-doitsu-kumonryu-butterfly-select","provider":"Crystal Creek Koi Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}