BUTTERFLY KOI ASSORTED (Cyprinus carpio) 5–5.75″ A2405T

Premium Longfin Butterfly Koi for Canadian Ponds and Water Gardens

The Butterfly Koi Assorted (Cyprinus carpio) is a stunning ornamental pond fish prized for its graceful long fins, elegant swimming style, and vibrant assortment of colours and patterns. Also known as Longfin Koi, these beautiful fish add movement, beauty, and personality to outdoor ponds and large water gardens.

These 5–5.75-inch juvenile Butterfly Koi are carefully selected for their health, body shape, vibrant colouration, and flowing finnage. Each fish is unique and may display combinations of white, orange, red, yellow, black, metallic silver, gold, or calico markings, ensuring every purchase is one of a kind.

Butterfly Koi are peaceful, hardy, and highly intelligent fish. With proper care, they can recognize their owners, become hand-fed, and live for several decades while growing into magnificent centrepieces for any pond.

Monster Aquarium Canada proudly offers healthy Butterfly Koi Assorted with professional live fish shipping throughout Canada.

Why Choose Butterfly Koi Assorted?

Elegant Long Fins and Unique Colour Patterns

Every Butterfly Koi features distinctive characteristics, including:

• Long, flowing butterfly fins
• Vibrant assorted colour patterns
• Graceful swimming behaviour
• Strong body conformation
• Peaceful temperament
• Excellent pond display fish

No two Butterfly Koi are exactly alike, making each specimen a unique addition to your pond.

Care Requirements

Pond Size

Although juvenile Butterfly Koi can be temporarily housed in large aquariums, they require spacious outdoor ponds as they mature.

Recommended housing:

• 150+ gallon aquarium for temporary indoor care
• 1,000+ gallon pond for long-term care
• Larger ponds for multiple koi

Maintain strong biological filtration and excellent aeration for optimal health.

Water Parameters

• Scientific Name: Cyprinus carpio
• Common Name: Butterfly Koi Assorted
• Available Size: 5–5.75 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 thrive on premium-quality nutrition.

Daily Diet

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

Supplemental Foods

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

Feed according to seasonal water temperatures and avoid overfeeding to maintain excellent water quality.

Ideal Pond Setup

To help your Butterfly Koi reach their full potential, provide:

Recommended Environment

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

Routine maintenance and stable water quality are essential for long-term health and vibrant colouration.

Compatible Tank Mates

Butterfly Koi are peaceful and compatible with:

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

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species that may damage their long fins.

Why Buy Butterfly Koi Assorted from Monster Aquarium Canada?

Healthy Premium Longfin Koi

Each Butterfly Koi is carefully selected for excellent health, vibrant colours, beautiful finnage, and active swimming before shipping.

Professional Live Fish Shipping Across Canada

Monster Aquarium Canada specializes in safely shipping live koi and 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 with reliable shipping throughout Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes Butterfly Koi different from standard koi?

Butterfly Koi have long, flowing fins and tails that create a graceful appearance while maintaining the same peaceful temperament as traditional koi.

2. How large will Butterfly Koi grow?

With proper care, Butterfly Koi commonly reach 24–36 inches and develop increasingly elegant fins as they mature.

3. Can Butterfly Koi live with standard koi?

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

4. What do Butterfly Koi eat?

They thrive on premium koi pellets, floating pond foods, insects, shrimp, vegetables, and other nutritious 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 your Butterfly Koi arrives healthy and ready for acclimation.