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Short Body Red Butterfly Koi A GRADE

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Physical Description & Characteristics
The appeal of the Short Body Red Butterfly Koi lies in the striking contrast between its stout body and cascading fins.
  • Morphology: They have a dramatically shortened spinal structure that gives them a compact, egg-shaped profile. Their scales are tightly arranged, which amplifies the brilliance of their coloration.
  • Coloration: High-grade specimens boast an intense, solid velvet-red or deep crimson-orange coat. The red can stretch entirely across the body and wash seamlessly out into their trailing fin tissue.
  • Fin Length: Their fins lack the normal growth-inhibiting gene. Pectoral, dorsal, and caudal fins continuously elongate over time, trailing gracefully behind them like silk banners as they move.
  • Adult Size: Due to their shortened skeletal length, they remain considerably smaller than traditional 3-foot koi, typically maxing out at 12 to 16 inches.




Quick Care & Water Parameter Specs
Because of their altered body physics and long fin membranes, Short Body Red Butterfly Koi are slightly slower swimmers and more sensitive to poor water quality than their wild-type ancestors.
Parameter Ideal Target Range
Water Temperature 65°F–77°F (18°C–25°C)
pH Level 7.0 – 8.5 (Must be strictly stable)
Ammonia & Nitrite 0 ppm
Nitrate < 20–30 ppm
Filtration Rate 2x to 3x standard tank/pond volume turnover

 

 

Key Tank & Pond Care Requirements
🛑 Strict Fin Safety
Their flowing fins are highly susceptible to physical trauma and subsequent fin rot.
  • Decor: Never use jagged stones, artificial plastic plants, or sharp driftwood structures. Stick to smooth, rounded river sand or river rocks.
  • Filtration Protection: Cover all open filter intake tubes with pre-filter sponges to prevent their trailing fins from getting trapped or torn by water suction.
💧 Heavy-Duty Biofiltration
Short body variants retain the massive appetite and waste production of standard koi, but their compact digestive systems process food less efficiently. To combat swift ammonia surges, use oversized multi-stage filtration (canister or specialized pond filters) and complete 20% weekly water changes.
🏠 Tank and Pond Sizing
  • Indoor Aquariums: Small juveniles can start in a 75-gallon tank, but adults eventually require custom long-footprint aquariums of at least 150 to 200 gallons to turn around comfortably.
  • Outdoor Ponds: A dedicated, shallow, slow-moving pond of 250 to 500+ gallons provides an ideal balance of swimming space and safety from heavy currents.