KOI BUTTERFLY ASSORTED (Cyprinus carpio) 8″

Premium 8-Inch Butterfly Koi for Ponds and Water Gardens

The Assorted Butterfly Koi (Cyprinus carpio), also known as Longfin Koi, are admired worldwide for their graceful swimming, flowing fins, and spectacular colour patterns. These 8-inch premium specimens are an excellent choice for hobbyists looking to add elegant movement and vibrant colour to outdoor ponds and water gardens.

Each Butterfly Koi is unique and may feature stunning combinations of white, orange, red, yellow, black, silver, metallic, and calico markings. Their long, trailing fins create an elegant appearance that distinguishes them from traditional koi, making them one of the most desirable ornamental pond fish.

Butterfly Koi are peaceful, intelligent, and hardy fish that can recognize their owners and even learn to feed from hand. With proper care and a well-maintained pond, they can live for decades and grow into magnificent adult fish.

Monster Aquarium Canada proudly offers healthy 8-inch Assorted Butterfly Koi with professional live fish shipping across Canada.

Why Choose Assorted Butterfly Koi?

Elegant Long Fins and Unique Colour Patterns

Every Butterfly Koi is individually unique and may display:

• Long flowing fins and tail
• Brilliant metallic colours
• Traditional and modern koi patterns
• Graceful swimming behaviour
• Strong body conformation
• Peaceful temperament

As they mature, their flowing fins become even more impressive, creating a dramatic display in ponds.

Care Requirements

Pond Size

An 8-inch Butterfly Koi requires a spacious pond with excellent filtration.

Recommended environment:

• Minimum 1,000-gallon pond
• Larger ponds for multiple koi
• Strong biological filtration
• Continuous aeration
• Open swimming areas

Although they may be temporarily housed indoors in very large systems, outdoor ponds are recommended for long-term care.

Water Parameters

• Scientific Name: Cyprinus carpio
• Common Name: Assorted Butterfly Koi
• Available Size: 8 inches
• Adult Size: 24–36 inches
• Temperature: 15–28°C (59–82°F)
• pH: 7.0–8.5
• Water Hardness: Moderate
• Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Omnivore
• Origin: Selectively bred ornamental koi
• Lifespan: 20–40+ years

Feeding

Butterfly Koi benefit from a balanced and varied diet.

Daily Diet

• Premium koi pellets
• Floating pond food
• Wheat germ food during cooler weather

Supplemental Foods

• Earthworms
• Shrimp
• Mealworms
• Silkworm pupae
• Green peas
• Spinach
• Romaine lettuce
• Fresh fruit treats in moderation

Feed according to water temperature and avoid overfeeding to preserve water quality.

Ideal Pond Setup

Provide an environment designed for long-term success.

Recommended Features

• Large outdoor pond
• Powerful biological filtration
• UV clarifier
• Strong aeration
• Deep swimming zones
• Open swimming space
• Shade and natural shelter

Routine maintenance helps preserve healthy fish and brilliant colouration.

Compatible Tank Mates

Butterfly Koi are peaceful and compatible with:

• Standard Koi
• Other Butterfly Koi
• Goldfish
• Golden Orfe
• Weather Loaches
• Large peaceful pond fish

Avoid aggressive fish that may damage their delicate long fins.

Why Buy Butterfly Koi from Monster Aquarium Canada?

Healthy Premium Pond Fish

Each Butterfly Koi is selected for excellent health, vibrant colouration, flowing fins, and active swimming behaviour before shipping.

Professional Live Fish Shipping Across Canada

Monster Aquarium Canada specializes in safely shipping live pond fish using insulated packaging and professional handling techniques.

Canada’s Trusted Aquarium & Pond Supplier

Monster Aquarium Canada proudly supplies premium koi, tropical fish, pond fish, aquarium supplies, premium fish foods, and aquatic medications to hobbyists across Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How large do Butterfly Koi grow?

With proper care, Butterfly Koi commonly reach 24–36 inches and develop even longer, more graceful fins as they mature.

2. Can Butterfly Koi live with regular koi?

Yes. They are peaceful fish and make excellent companions for standard koi and other compatible pond species.

3. Why are Butterfly Koi so popular?

Their elegant long fins, vibrant colours, peaceful nature, and graceful swimming make them one of the most sought-after ornamental pond fish.

4. What do Butterfly Koi eat?

They thrive on premium koi pellets, floating pond foods, shrimp, insects, vegetables, and other high-quality pond foods.

5. Does Monster Aquarium Canada ship Butterfly Koi across Canada?

Yes. Monster Aquarium Canada provides professional live fish shipping across Canada with secure insulated packaging to help ensure healthy arrival.