Shusui were the first Doitsu variety of koi and are one of the only two blue koi! They are a Doitsu (scale-less) version of Asagi. Shusui were first bred in the early 1900s by Yoshigoro Akiyama mixing the Doitsugio, a German scale fish, and the Asagi.

 

Common Names: Shusui Koi, Japanese Koi.

Scientific Name: Cyprinus rubrofuscus.

Family: Cyprinidae.

Origin: Japan.

Max Size: 120cm

pH Range: 6.5 - 8.5

Temperature: 18 - 24°C

Temperament: Peaceful.

Community Safe: Yes.

Min Tank Size: 250 Ltrs.

Tank Level: Mid - Upper- Levels.

Captive Bred: Yes.

Wild Caught: No.

Lifespan: 30+ years.

Care Level: Easy.

Reproduce: Spawning.

Diet: Omnivore.