Butterfly / Dragon Koi
Cyprinus rubrofuscus var.
A Butterfly / Dragon variety of Koi Carp.
Long-finned variety of koi; same pond requirements as standard koi.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
oddballType
36"Adult size
1000 galMinimum tank
3+Group size
peacefulTemperament
40-75°FTemperature
6.5-8.5pH
4-20GH
Koi pellets, veg, wheat germDiet
allSwimming zone
easyCare level
NoPlant-safe
Build a tank for Butterfly / Dragon Koi
Design a complete aquascape around Butterfly / Dragon Koi — Skapelab picks compatible tankmates, plants, hardscape and gear, sized to your tank. Free.
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