14 May Street
Whitman, Massachusetts 02382
Phone: 1-800-955-0161
Fax: 1-800-966-4591
Photo by Paul Stetson
Friendly Japanese Koi feeding near the pickerel plant in one of Paradise Water Gardens' outdoor ponds.
KOI, the colorful Koi was originally bred from Japanese carp over a thousand years ago to provide color and beauty for the gardens of the noble families. Over succeeding centuries, devoted attention to breeding has produced endless new varieties.
Koi are believed to bring people success. Each year on the fifth of May, Japanese families fly Koi made of paper or cloth high in the sky to honor and bring good fortune.
Perhaps the most unusual characeristic of the Koi is its natural tameness. The Koi is unafraid of people and can easily be taught to respond affectionately and can be hand fed.
The sensitive Japanese people are traditionally fond of the colorful Koi. Its beauty and grace have often been depicted by Japanese artists, and no garden pond is considered complete without a selection of beautiful Koi. Always much admired by travelers to Japan, Koi have only recently been bred in sufficient quantitiy to permit export to the United States, and have been successfully bred here allowing them to be affordable by all.
Introduced by the Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery, Butterfly Koi are gaining many converts because of their exquisitely long, flowing finage and bright coloration.
NOTE: No two Koi are alike. Descriptions may vary since range of colors and patterns are endless. Because these Koi are Champion Japanese stock, we can assure you of the widest selection in the most dazzling colors. However, supply of name varieties is limited. Please allow substitutions at our discretion. You may contact us at any time with questions about availiabilty, cost and selection.
JAPANESE KOI - Northern Grown - Excellent quality at moderate prices
Assorted colors
| 3" - 4" | K0020 | $6.99 |
| 4" - 5" | K0021 | $9.99 |
| 6" - 7" | K0022 | $24.99 |
| 8" - 10" | K0023 | $69.00 |
| 3" - 4" | K0240 | $75.00 DOZ. |
| 4" - 5" | K0360 | $99.00 DOZ. |
| Larger sizes on request |
| GRADE A KOI | ||
| 4" | K0011 | $8.95 each |
| 5" | K0012 | $10.95 each |
| 6" | K0013 | $17.50 each |
| GRADE AA KOI | ||
| 4" - 5" | K0014 | $17.50 each |
| 5" - 6" | K0015 | $35.00 each |
| SHOW KOI - 8"-10" | ||
| Supply limited | ||
| GRADE B | K0016 | $65.00 each |
| GRADE A | K0017 | $85.00 each |
| GRADE AA | K0018 | $125.00 each |
| Large fish MUST go air freight |
| BLUE RIDGE BUTTERFLY KOI | ||
| 3" - 4" | BFK30 | $9.95 |
| 4" - 5" | BFK31 | $14.95 |
| 5" - 6" | BFK51 | $22.50 |
| 6" - 8" | BFK61 | $49.95 |
| 8" - 10" | BFK81 | $59.95 |
| MAG NOY -ISRAEL - Green Ghost Metalic KOI | ||
| 4" - 5" | GH005 | $8.95 |
| 5" - 6" | GH006 | $12.95 |
| MAG NOY CALICO SHUBUNKINS | ||
| 5" - 6" | SHU56 | $12.95 |
| 6" - 7" | SHU67 | $20.00 |
| 8" - 10" | SHU89 | $39.00 |
| MAG NOY BREEDING SIZE FANTAILS | ||
| 5" - 6" | FN006 | $15.00 |
| 6" - 7" | FN007 | $35.00 |
| MAG NOY SARASA COMETS | ||
| 5" - 6" | SC156 | $12.95 |
| 6" - 7" | SC167 | $20.00 |
| MAG NOY CALICO FANS & BLACK MOORS | ||
| 5" - 6" | MR256 | $25.00 |
| 6" - 7" | MR267 | $39.00 |
| Larger sizes always sell out early. Place your orders accordingly. |
When ordering fish, add $50.00 per carton for Express Mail and packing. Overpayments will be refunded. We include extra fish to help defray shipping costs.
Fish in Transit and on Arrival: Fish will arrive in plastic bags containing an ample supply of pure oxygen for a trip of up to 48 hours. Styrofoam box will insulate against heat or cold. Float unopened bag for 30 minutes before releasing. Use Malachite Plus (see medications Page 76) as a preventative. Best shipping time is Spring and Fall when weather is cool.
Important: All fish must go by air beyond New England
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updated 5/18/99 _ _ _ © Paradise Water Gardens, Ltd. 1999