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The Koi fish is the most popular of the fish bred for ornamental use. One of the most loved varieties is the mono-colored Koi, the Ogon Variety. The Ogon Koi, also known as the Hirarimo variety is a metallic Koi. The commonly encountered colors are gold, platinum, and orange. The Ogon variety was first created by a Japanese breeder named Sawata Aoki in 1946 from wild carp he had caught in 1921. Just recently, the Ogon is being crossed with Ginrin scaled fish thus creating Ginrin Ogon Koi characterized by it's metallic color and sparkling scales.
The Hirarimo is also called the Hikarimono. The name comes from two Japanese words, "Hikari" and "Mono". Hikari means metallic while the second word, Mono means single color. The Hikarimono or Ogon fish are all mono-colored Koi with metallic scales. Whatever the color of the Oregon, its makeup is the same hue from their heads, to their tails and to the tips of their fins. The larger the fins, the more desirable they are to look at. Mono-colored Koi stand out from every collection because their bodies shine with the same luster as precious metals.
Ogon Koi stands out even in poorly filtered ponds because their single color can be seen even in murky water. White Koi is known as Platinum Ogon and is one of the most unique and popular in the Ogon variety. The freshwater Platinum Ogon is a high quality Koi fish. Other varieties of Ogon Koi include the Nezu, Fuji, and Orenji Koi fish, of equal quality and popularity with the Platinum variety. Koi fish are most popular in Asian countries and when showcased in events, they are placed in round pools and the observers view the fishes from above. It is a fact that for most spectators, the mono-colored variety catch their attention the most.
The most ideal set-up for the Ogon Koi to live up to its optimum potential is for it to live in a pond that is free from pond algae. The algae are not only ugly, they too have very bad odor and finally, they are deadly to the fish. Algae can kill Koi and worse, eradicate all fish in the pond quickly. Once signs that algae are forming in the pond, it is wise to control it straight away to save the precious fish from eradication.
It should be noted that as much as the Ogon Koi catches most spectators' attention, it is also the most preferred by breeders because it is known to have a longer lifespan than the multicolored Koi. Aside from the lifespan, they are easier to breed. You just need two Koi of the same color, a good space for the fish to live, say a garden pond or a large tank, where they can swim freely and safely. To make Ogon Koi fish last decades and grow a couple of feet larger than the ordinary Koi, commitment should come first and everything else will follow.
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Lexie Flower is a koi enthusiast and author, who has been caring for koi for over 20 years. It is her goal to see that all pet Koi are properly cared for. If you want additional and unique information on ogon Koi or get a copy of her FREE 'Koi Fish Keeping' mini-course then visit her site www.koifishexplained.com.
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