1, color difference: carp and koi color is different, carp color is generally gray-green, the color is relatively monotonous, does not look good. The color of Koi is very beautiful, may be red, white or orange and other colors, the color is more bright.
2. Different places of origin: Common carp originated in Central Asia, and later distributed in many Asian countries. And Koi is a kind of origin in Japan in the species, in fact, the ancestors of Koi is ordinary carp, but they are improved after the species, mainly used for ornamental.
3. Different values: The main values of common carp and koi are different. The main value of common carp is food, and they are a relatively common ingredient. The main value of Koi is ornamental value, because their color is very bright, used to watch the effect is very good.
4. Different habitats: There are many wild species of common carp, which are widely distributed in rivers, ponds, lakes and other freshwater waters. These freshwater waters are their habitats. The main habitat of Koi is in the family tank, because their main value is ornamental, they are ornamental fish.
Although there is little difference in the habits of carp and koi, and both are relatively mild in character, it is best not to raise the two together, because koi is mainly used for viewing, while carp is mainly raised for food. However, if you want to keep together, you can choose the same size of carp and koi to keep together.
