{"product_id":"10-12-kohaku-butterfly-select","title":"10\"-12\" Kohaku 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\u003eBold Red, Pure White, and Flowing Fins\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kohaku is the most iconic koi variety in the world — and the butterfly fin expression takes that classic beauty to a whole new level. This 10\"–12\" Select Kohaku Butterfly features a vivid, deep red (hi) pattern over a crisp white (shiro) base, with long, flowing fins that billow dramatically through the water. The contrast is striking: fire-red body, snow-white fins, and the graceful, unhurried movement that only a butterfly koi can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected at the Select grade for its strong hi coverage, clean white base, and well-developed butterfly fin length — a fish that turns heads in any pond setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Fish Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, vivid red (hi) pattern over a clean white (shiro) base — the classic Kohaku look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, flowing butterfly fins with excellent spread and symmetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect grade — chosen for hi intensity, pattern quality, and fin development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10\"–12\" size — an established fish with fully expressed butterfly fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKohaku Butterfly koi are hardy and adaptable, thriving in well-maintained ponds with good filtration and water quality. 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 fins do best in clean, well-oxygenated water. 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":52503564910894,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/8985\/3486\/files\/image_c4ed73e6-2b45-47da-b04c-3b65a7c770bc.png?v=1787701990","url":"https:\/\/crystalcreekkoifarm.com\/products\/10-12-kohaku-butterfly-select","provider":"Crystal Creek Koi Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}