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Live Koi Fish for Sale – Shipped Safely to Your Door
Play It Koi offers a hand-selected collection of live koi fish for sale, including Japanese koi (Nishikigoi), butterfly koi (longfin), and show-quality specimens. Every koi is carefully inspected for body conformation, skin quality, and pattern before shipping. Koi are shipped via overnight express in insulated, oxygenated packaging to ensure safe arrival.
Types of Koi Available
The world of Nishikigoi encompasses dozens of recognized varieties, each with distinct color patterns and characteristics. Kohaku (white body with red markings) is the most iconic variety. Sanke adds black accents to the Kohaku pattern, while Showa features a black base with red and white. Ogon, Chagoi, and metallic varieties offer stunning alternatives. Butterfly koi — with their flowing, elegant fins — have become increasingly popular for garden ponds.
Sourcing from Premier Koi Farms
Play It Koi partners with renowned koi farms to bring exceptional genetics to American ponds. The Kodama Koi Farm collection features hand-selected koi from one of Hawaii's most respected breeders. The Dainichi Koi Farm collection offers fish bred for exceptional body conformation and skin quality. Each farm's breeding philosophy emphasizes different qualities, giving collectors access to diverse bloodlines.
Koi Care Essentials
New koi should be quarantined for 2–4 weeks before introduction to your main pond. A quarantine setup with adequate filtration and aeration protects your existing fish from potential parasites or disease. Feed a premium koi food matched to water temperature, and maintain excellent water quality with regular testing and water treatments.
Contact our koi specialists for availability and recommendations.
Related Categories
Koi Food · Koi Medications · Quarantine Supplies · Pond Filtration · Test Kits
Frequently Asked Questions
How are koi fish shipped safely?
Koi are shipped via overnight express in insulated styrofoam containers with pure oxygen and temperature-controlled water. Fish are fasted for 24–48 hours before shipping to minimize waste during transit. Play It Koi's packaging methods ensure survival rates above 99% for domestic shipments.
Should I quarantine new koi before adding them to my pond?
Always quarantine new koi for a minimum of 2 to 4 weeks in a separate tank with its own filtration. This isolation period allows you to observe for signs of disease or parasites before exposing your existing fish. Treat prophylactically with praziquantel during quarantine as a standard precaution.
What size pond do koi need?
Koi need a minimum of 250 gallons per fish with at least 3 feet of depth for temperature stability and predator protection. A 1,000-gallon pond can comfortably hold 4 to 5 koi. Larger ponds allow koi to reach their full growth potential of 24 to 36 inches, and proper filtration matters more than volume alone.
