Description
Mixed metallic koi, suitable for outdoor ponds. Hikari koi are koi fish in the Hikarimuji class (Hikari – “shiny”; Muji – “one”). This listing is a mixture of colours, including some reds/orange, solid colours and patterned varieties. A random selection will be supplied similar to as pictured. Over-wintered outdoors, our Hikari Koi can tolerate low temperatures. For filtered ponds only.
Features
Approx. supplied size: 2-3" / 5-8cm
Maximum size: 24" / 60cm
Origin: Japan
Water Conditions
Our conditions: pH 7.5, temp 12 °C
Water flow: low to moderate
Temperature: 2–30 °C
Ease of Care
Easy to moderate. Will tolerate varied water conditions.
Feeding
Feed a mixture of flake and small pellets. To achieve growth, feed a high-protein pond pellet.
Breeding
Egg layers, readily farmed in captivity.
Life Span
Koi can live 25-35 years in perfect conditions.
Photo is for illustration only - one supplied at random.
For more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here.
Shipping Cut Off Times
- In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
- In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
- Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.
None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.
SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
Packet/Courier items | ||
Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
- | FREE |
Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
- | £39.99 |
*EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply | |
Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
Zone 1 (7-10 days) |
- | £79.99 |
Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Further delivery information
All delivery services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard.
Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
Orders over £50 that are under 2kg may be sent by a Royal Mail Tracked 24 service rather than via DPD Local (depending on parcel size).
Orders over £50 delivering to non UK mainland locations may be despatched via a Royal Mail (2-3 days) service rather than an express shipping option.
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones