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Kikusui Koi: The Stunning Metallic Beauty of the Pond

Quick Answer Kikusui (“floating chrysanthemum”) is a metallic, scaleless (Doitsu) koi variety bred from Platinum Ogon and Hariwake lineages, known for its shimmering platinum-white body with vibrant orange patterns. They need the same core care as other koi — roughly 250 gallons per adult fish, pH 7.0-8.5, water temperature 59-77°F — and can live 20-30

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