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I am not a professional in koi business.
But I would like to clarify herewith colored carps (mainly gold~red colors) were rather an ornamental pet in ancient China, than serving as a food. Ancient Chinese experienced same development between goldfish and gold carp when red and gold colors represent elegancy and fortune in our belief and psychology.
The gold carp was then spread to Persia via the Road of Silk and travelled over the sea to Japan after the Dynasty of Ch'in.
I believe koi was found in China and then developed in Persia, Continental Europe and Japan.
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