{"product_id":"10-12-kohaku-butterfly-2-select","title":"10\"-12\" Kohaku Butterfly — Premium","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\u003eRed Fire on White Silk — With Wings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kohaku is the most iconic koi variety in the world — the original, the benchmark, the fish that defines the hobby. This 10\"–12\" Select Kohaku Butterfly takes that classic two-color elegance and elevates it with long, flowing translucent butterfly fins that trail through the water like silk ribbons in a breeze. A bold, deep red-orange (hi) pattern dominates the body in sweeping, confident strokes, interrupted by clean white (shiro) breaks that create the contrast and balance that Kohaku judges prize above all else. A white blaze across the face adds a final touch of drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected at the Select grade for its strong, well-saturated hi coverage, clean white base, and the graceful butterfly fin development that makes this fish as beautiful in motion as it is at rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Fish Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold, deep red-orange (hi) pattern with clean white (shiro) breaks — classic Kohaku contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, flowing translucent butterfly fins — elegant and dramatic in motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite blaze across the face for added character and visual impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect grade — chosen for hi saturation, pattern balance, and fin development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10\"–12\" size — an established fish with fully developed color and fin expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKohaku are among the hardiest and most adaptable koi varieties, making them an excellent choice for hobbyists at any level. Feed a color-enhancing diet like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackwater-color-enhancing-koi-food-2-lb-bag\"\u003eBlackwater Color Enhancing\u003c\/a\u003e to deepen and maintain the red hi pattern. Their long butterfly fins thrive in well-oxygenated water with good flow. 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":52503637885230,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/8985\/3486\/files\/FD611A09-81F8-424A-9994-0437CAB3EC2F_4a46be63-9892-47d8-a0d5-73057ba0f2ca.jpg?v=1787703552","url":"https:\/\/crystalcreekkoifarm.com\/products\/10-12-kohaku-butterfly-2-select","provider":"Crystal Creek Koi Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}