A pair of fish is also one of the Eight Buddhist Symbols. Koi fish (in trad. Chinese: 錦鯉魚), either black or red, also symbolizes wealth and success. As with most Chinese symbols, the carp has a legend attached to it. Koi are an omnivorous fish. They eat a wide variety of foods, including peas, lettuce, and watermelon. Koi food is designed not only to be nutritionally balanced, but also to float so as to encourage them to come to the surface. When they are eating, koi can be checked for parasites and ulcers.

Truly an amazing fish

Keeping koi fish is more than just koi fish for sale and the koi fish cost. There are many ancient legends involving japanese koi fish for sale.

At windsor fish hatchery we find the koi so interesting and love to share with you the myths and legends.

The oldest of the legends is the story of when Chinese philosopher Confucius was born a son in 533 B.C., King Shoko of Ro presented to him a magoy, a black carp, as a gift. According to this legend, all modern day koi, and their bright colors, are from the magoy given to Confucius by the king.

The legend says the Chinese then raised the koi in their rice patty fields to be used for food, especially during the long winter months, and not for pets.

The Chinese then passed on their knowledge of raising koi to the Japanese. Raising koi in ponds began in Niigata, Japan during one particularly harsh winter.

The legend of the koi fish is one that predates written history, and one that has captured the hearts and imaginations of people the world over. As with most ancient tales, there are a few different interpretations; but it is essentially the story of the little brightly colored fish that could. Koi Fish Legends. Many of the above described symbolic meanings of koi fish stem from the Chinese legend of the Dragon Gate in which a koi fish swam upstream, through waterfalls and other obstacles to reach the top of the mountain. At the top of the mountain was the 'Dragon Gate.'

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Niigata Koi

During this very harsh winter, Japanese farmers in Niigata could not fish and could not sustain any crops.

As a result, the farmers began building ponds in which to raise koi in order to feed their families.

During this time, many farmers began noticing different color mutations on the skin of the newly bred koi.

So they carefully chose the most beautifully colored fish and bred them in separate ponds to keep as family pets.

Koi continue to be bred as pets and enjoyed for their wonderful coloring. Today, there are over 100 different color types of koi fish.

At Windsor fish hatchery we bred more than 30 different varieties of Koi each year.

What Do Koi Fish Symbolize?

Learning it's history helps to answer the question, 'What do koi fish symbolize?'. By knowing koi's long history, you can more easily understand why Windsor fish hatchery and people all over the world revere this beautiful fish so deeply.

General Symbolism

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Many of the attributes of the koi symbolize several lessons and even trials individuals often encounter in life. The koi fish has a powerful and energetic life force, demonstrated by its ability to swim against currents and even travel upstream.

Some of the characteristics associated with the koi include:

Japanese Koi Fish Legend Dragon

• Good fortune
• Success
• Prosperity
• Longevity
• Courage
• Ambition
• Perseverance

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The Story of the Koi Dragon

The legend says that a certain koi had the strength and courage to climb a certain waterfall. When the koi reached the top exhausted, yet having reached its goal, the koi was transformed into a dragon. The koi dragon is one of the mythical characters in the Japanese culture which is not actually a dragon. It is a Japanese fish (Koi fish), which has the power to turn into a dragon. The koi dragon starts to swim off as a fish up a river and then when it reaches a certain waterfall, tries to cross it. If it is able to cross the waterfall, then it transforms itself into a dragon and thus it is known as the koi dragon.

Koi Turning Into Dragon

The tattoo stands for overcoming obstacles through courage and perseverance. As the koi fish swims up the waterfall and transforms itself to a dragon, it symbolizes that nothing is impossible when you believe. If you work hard and put yourself to tests, you will eventually rise above your fears and become the ruler of your destiny.

Japanese Koi Dragon Legend

The Daffodils (which are a year old) represents my sisters and their unconditional and unselfish support and encouragement they provide through each journey. I love this tattoo as it is something I feel everyone can relate to throughout their own journey through life.