Tancho Japanese Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio Wildlife Ponds calcareous algae and other invertebrates

calcareous algae and other invertebrates use large amounts of Calcium for the building of their skeletons or shells

often boldly marked

Unlike most corals

maintain water temperatures between 72-78°F (22-26°C)

is a fascinating freshwater species prized for its unique appearance and surface-dwelling habits

Tancho Japanese Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio Wildlife Ponds calcareous algae and other invertebratesTancho Japanese Koi Carp Cyprinus Carpio Pure Tancho (tan CHO) koi are only formally recognised to be sub varieties of the Gosanke koi, that is, Kohaku, Sanke and Showa koi but the pattern itself can be seen in many other varieties including Goshiki and Hariwake koi. The word Tancho literally translates to red sun and, as per their name, Tancho koi have a single circle of hi (red) colouration on their head resembling a red sun. To be a proper Tancho