Astonishing Facts About Ogon Koi

There are myriad reasons why koi collectors are partial to ogon koi. Gifted with plain metallic colors, they gleam and shimmer in the depths of your koi pond. They are always adorned with uniform metallic color.

But while each variety of ogon koi is gifted with uniform metallic color, it may however differ from one koi to the other. Ogon koi are always sought by collectors and included in their ponds. It is the general belief that without the ogon variety, a koi pond is not complete.

Ogon koi can grow up to 36 inches long. Their scientific name is Cyprinus carpio, and these ogons are peaceful and serene. Although they originated and were cultured in Japan, they are also domesticated in other fish farms throughout Asia.

The best way to ensure their good health and to allow them to grow to their full potential adult size, ogon koi require at least seven hundred (700) gallons of pond water. Indeed, raising ogon koi is relatively easy because they can really survive even in very tough conditions.

Japanese koi collectors and hobbyists created a specific category to describe a one-colored fish with metallic sheen on their bodies. They coined the term Hikarimono to label this variety of koi. Of the various ogon varieties, Platinum Ogon distinguishes itself as among the most notable.

A Platinum Ogon is a silver-hued or white koi with a certain kind of metallic personality. They shine on the waters like silver when observed from above the pond. The best way to appreciate the beauty of this koi is when you see and observe it in its' pond environment. Putting them in an aquarium will only allow you to see their sides, making them lose their splendor. When observed, most of the koi color is found in the middle of the body up to its top. So, the best way to view and observe them is from the above the pond.

Ogon collectors are also looking at other koi varieties. These other koi types will include Orenji Ogon, Nezu Ogon and the Yamabuki Ogon varieties. The Orenji Ogon are ideal for hobbyists attracted to goldfish since the Orenji are adorned with gold colors and are more or less similar to a gold fish. Although they can grow to as long to 36 inches and may be actually larger than your usual goldfish.

Nezu Ogon, on the other hand, are the old kind of ogon koi. They commonly have dark grey metallic hues that glisten in the green waters of the pond. They are sometimes called Helmet Head by koi collectors due to the distinctive dark spot on their heads.

Lastly, there are those called Yambuki Ogon. They are metallic yellow fish. Yambuki koi are good for collectors and owners with under-filtered ponds. Similar to other koi varieties, they can also be remarkably glimmery even in green waters. These koi types however can develop red spots on their heads, something that hobbyists don't always want.