How can you tell the difference between a koi fish and a goldfish fry?

There are many ways to tell the two apart, but the easiest way is to look for “barbels” or “whiskers” near the mouth. Koi will have these barbels on the lips, while goldfish will not. Also, goldfish tend to be much smaller and exhibit more variety in body shape than koi.

Can goldfish and koi have babies?

Koi will breed with the goldfish. Some of the baby fish (fry) will be born brown or grey and may turn orange as they get older. These fish will not be pure koi, something that doesn’t really matter unless you are really into koi! Both koi and goldfish are a carp species and are originally from Asian descent.

How do I identify a koi fry?

Baby koi, also referred to as koi fry, look like a smaller version of an adult koi fish without the bright, beautiful colors that koi are known for. Baby koi fish are largely absent of color or sometimes even brown in color.

What is koi fry?

When koi eggs are fertilized, they cling to pond plants for three to four days. Once they hatch, they sink to the bottom of the pond. These baby koi are called koi fry. Once released from their yolk sacks, the baby koi take cover in pond plants. They live off of their yolk sacks and small organisms found in pond water.

Are goldfish and Koi the same?

Goldfish and koi are both members of the same family — Cyprinidae — and they have basically the same body shape except for a few minor differences.

Can goldfish live with koi?

Goldfish and koi can live quite happily together. They eat the same type of foods and require close to the same water conditions.

Is a goldfish a koi fish?

The Koi goldfish is not actually considered a goldfish, even though it is a domesticated version of a cold water Asian carp . The Koi goldfish is a domesticated version of Cyprinus carpio , a fact which makes it a very close relative to the goldfish. While the goldfish is the result of Chinese breeders, the Koi is however a Japanese fish.

What do koi goldfish eat?

Leafy Greens and Lettuce. We all have a bit of leftover lettuce every now and again when making that Saturday lunch.