Koi Sentence Examples

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  • As you can see, the beauty of koi fish makes them a natural choice for tattoo inspiration, but the fact that these designs hold symbolic meanings really dovetails with what tattoos are all about.

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  • This company carries men's Koi products as well.

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  • Swimstim Koi Pellets - Swimstim has been developed from Koi technology into a nutritionally perfect attractant it contains the most appetizing ingredients possible.

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  • Go to an aquatic center and find out how much a koi carp will cost you.

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  • In China, it is believed that if the koi succeeded in climbing to "Dragon Gate" on the Yellow River, the koi will be transformed into dragons.

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  • These are just some of the retailers offering scrubs manufactured by Koi.

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  • Koi scrubs have become so popular that the company offers tips on how to spot "fakes" or knockoff versions of its products.

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  • Those who wish to purchase only authentic products can do so by using the store locator tool on the Koi website.

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  • Koi only produces products under the Koi name brand.

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  • These products are often fake Koi scrubs.

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  • Koi retailers may offer discounts and sales on products, but rarely do these retailers offer deep discounts.

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  • Outdoor dining is the local norm and visitors will find themselves eating amid koi ponds, an old fashioned plantation lanai and even along the edge of a spring-fed river.

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  • The resort atmosphere was artfully created, all dining is completely outdoors, in open-air floating thatched-roof huts surrounded by waterfalls and koi ponds.

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  • L... koi for sale I have 13 koi carp ranging from 8 in - 18 inc.. .

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  • It is quite common for older female Koi to reach July or August without spawning.

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  • We suggest product based on your pond volume, size and whether you keep koi or goldfish.

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  • Koi for sale in Dorset All Japanese koi for sale in Dorset All Japanese Koi Now on offer.

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  • Wanted koi and pond fish please We have just set up a raised 2m x 1.5m pond, .. .

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  • Hobbyist guide to successful koi keeping by Dr.David Pool.

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  • Butterfly koi 23/05/06 No Is there someone out there that knows of a good stockist of small butterfly koi.

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  • Including 2 good sized adult ghost koi, open to offers as the lot must go due to my pond having.. .

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  • Koi sizes are 10cm prices go in order of pics. all are show grade koi sizes are 10cm prices go in order of pics. all are show grade koi.

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  • I have a 1200 gallon koi pond, and this year the water has been really dark green.

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  • I used it to raise last years baby koi.

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  • These bowls provide a safe solution for capture or temporary storage of your prize Koi.

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  • The larger strainer allows debris like Koi waste or dead plants, up to 8mm in diameter, to pass through.

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  • A koi pond should be able to stand-alone for hours without danger of quick suffocation or toxic waste build up.

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  • Briefly, the chief fish of Japan are the bream (tai), the perch (suzuki), the mullet (bora), the rock-fish (hatatate), the grunter (oni-o-koze), the mackerel (saba), the sword-fish (tachi-uwo), the wrasse (kusabi), the haddock (tara), the flounder (karei), and its congeners the sole (hiranie) and the turbot (ishi-garei), the shad (namazu), the salmon (shake), the mash, the carp (koi), the funa, the gold fish (kzngyo), the gold carp (higoi), theloach (dojo), the herring (nishin) the iwashi (Clu pea melanosticta), the eel (unagi), the conger eel (anago), the coffer-fish (hako-uwo), the fugu (Tetrodon), the ai (Plecoglossus altivelis), the sayori (Heminamphus sayoni), the shark (same), the dogfish (maiiuka-zame), the ray (e), the sturgeon (chO-lame) and the maguro (Thynnus sibi).

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  • While some people think of Asian themes as having koi ponds and smiling Buddhas all over them.

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  • Adding Koi or Goldfish to your pond will not only create a natural enhancement, but possibly add a new hobby to your life as well.

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  • In the Chinese culture, especially in feng shui practices, the yin yang symbol signifies the koi fish with its ever watchful eye on the world.

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  • One of the most common kinds of fish used in feng shui are Koi, but these fish get very large and unless you have a huge tank, it's easier to use their cousin, the goldfish.

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  • Making a koi or goldfish pond is very auspicious.

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  • From water fountains and birdbaths to koi ponds and waterfalls, the type of outdoor water feature you choose is a matter of personal taste and style.

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  • If you have koi or goldfish in your pond keep your fish healthy by monitoring the waters ph level on a regular basis.

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  • Another way to use numbers is with koi and an aquarium or pond.

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  • The koi is a lucky symbol in feng shui philosophy, so when you make distinct choices in the number of fish per color, you magnify and increase the potency of number power.

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  • Koi fish symbolism in feng shui has many meanings, all of which are auspicious.

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  • The koi is an ornamental carp and there are at least 14 different classifications of koi distinguished by their color and markings.

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  • Many people believe that the koi originated in Japan; however, much of the ancient historical accounts place China as the first home to the koi fish.

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  • Feng shui principles state that the koi is auspicious and attracts prosperity and abundance.

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  • Regardless of its origins, the koi is a prominent symbol of feng shui.

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  • Many of the attributes of the koi symbolize several lessons and even trials individuals often encounter in life.

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  • The koi fish has a powerful and energetic life force, demonstrated by its ability to swim against currents and even travel upstream.

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  • In fact, one of the oldest Chinese legends tells about a brave koi that fought its way upstream to reach the Longmen's Dragon Gate, a series of caves in the mountainside bordering the Yi River.

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  • The koi has a varied background of how it was elevated to the symbol status of being auspicious.

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  • One of the things to remember is that in less modern times, the koi was a vital part of the Chinese diet.

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  • The fish provided fertilizer for the rice crops while the aquatic life found in the rice fields sustained the koi.This is a good example of the balance in life that the koi represents.

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  • When times became hard, often during the winter months, the rice farmers would survive by eating the highly nutritious koi.

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  • In feng shui, the koi is tied to the yin yang symbol.

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  • In fact, the black and white tear drops of the yin yang symbol are said to be representations of two koi, one male and one female.

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  • The eye of each teardrop is symbolic of the constant watchful eye of the koi.

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  • For example, a pair of koi is often used as a good luck symbol for a happy marriage.

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  • The koi is synonymous with harmony and happiness.

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  • The two yin and yang koi complete each other and create a perfect balance of the negative and positive energies of chi energy, which is the life-force of all things on earth.

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  • The koi is used in feng shui as various symbols.

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  • If you wish to be successful in your career, or if you need courage when asking for a promotion, a koi symbol will imbue you with the fish's positive attributes.

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  • In feng shui, the carp (koi) or goldfish are used in a pond outside the home as a way to attract auspicious chi energy.

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  • Couples place a painting or statue of two goldfish (koi) in their home to ensure fertility, prosperity and a happy marriage.

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  • Some of the amenities at the Hotel Kabuki are distinctly Japanese, such as the traditional Japanese garden and koi pond.

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  • Koi fish (carp) symbolize friendship and love in Japan.

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  • The symbolism and meaning behind kois and the love of these creatures make koi fish tattoos a popular choice.

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  • You may be surprised to learn that koi are actually just carp - koi being the Japanese word for carp - but these fish are not "just" any fish.

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  • Koi fish can be broken down into fourteen classifications separated by color and markings.

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  • Kohaku - These are the most common type of koi and are white with red markings.

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  • Taisho Sanke - These are white koi with red and black markings.

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  • Showa - These koi have red and white markings on a black background.

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  • Utsurimono - These koi are similar to Bekko, but are actually the opposite being black with red, white or yellow markings.

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  • Asagi - These koi are blue/grey and have red markings on their sides, fins and bellies.

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  • Shusui - These koi are similar to the Asagi, but these are doitsu koi, meaning that they have scales only along their dorsal and lateral lines.

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  • Koromo - Koromo koi are named for the pattern they have - "robed".

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  • Kawarimono - This is a catch-all name, including all koi that are non-metallic.

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  • Hikarimono - Koi that are hikarimono are metallic, but of a single color only.

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  • Hikari-Utsurimono - These koi are metallic, but with the marking of a Utsurimono.

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  • Hikarimoyo-Mono - These koi are also metallic, but they have more than one color and do not fall into the Utsurimono and Showa patterns.

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  • Koi are considered a manly symbol, especially after it was appropriated by the Boys' Day Festival in Japan.

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  • According to legend, the koi climb the waterfall bravely, and if they are caught, they face their death on the cutting board bravely like samuri.

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  • Due to this Chinese legend, koi are considered a symbol of advancement and aspiration.

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  • When used in tattoos, especially with running water, the koi is meant to symbolize courage and the ability to attain goals and to overcome life's difficulties.

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  • When the koi in the tattoo is shown swimming upstream, it can be used to mean that the tattooee is still struggling with his problem, whereas a koi swimming downstream implies that the tattooee has already overcome his difficulty.

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  • In other cases, the koi swimming downstream can represent the season of fall, and the koi swimming upstream can represent the spring.

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  • Tattoo Finder.com offers some samples of koi fish tattoos.

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  • Oriental Outpost has a number of artwork images for sale with all different types and styles of koi fish that can be used for tattoo inspiration.

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  • Koi USA Magazine has some great pictures of koi fish in natural settings, ponds and alone.

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  • Don't be shy about adding other design elements to the koi tattoo that you want.

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  • Koi fish tattoos often include backgrounds, mostly water and bamboo, although other elements can be combined.

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  • Keith Alexander kept a website discussing the process he went through to get a gorgeous, highly-detailed koi fish tattoo.

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  • Often times, symbols will be mixed - for example, a Koi fish with a tiger's head will symbolize someone who is generally at peace but who knows his or her strengths and will fearlessly protect themselves and their families at any cost.

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  • Here you can do anything from koi fish to Japanese Buddhist and Shinto imagery.

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  • Koi scrubs are unique scrubs worn by men and women who want to wear something more interesting and comfortable than standard scrubs.

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  • The Koi line of products offers designer clothing that is comfortable to wear and fashionable.

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  • The designer scrubs Koi offers provide more color, pattern and cut choices compared to standard scrubs.

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  • Koi launches a new product line once or twice per year.

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  • If your employer requires a specific scrub color, you can still purchase Koi scrubs and meet those uniform guidelines.

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  • Jackets and lab coats are available in unique cuts from Koi.

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  • You can purchase these scrubs online, at the Koi website.

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  • Scrubs & Beyond sells a wide range of scrubs from Koi.

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  • This company also carries a line of the men's solid and print tops, as well as Koi cargo pants.

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  • Another outlet selling Koi is Lydia's Uniforms.com.

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  • This company has a large selection of scrubs manufactured by Koi.

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  • Brand names include Pure Basics, Pure Comfort, Pure Essentials, Dickies EDS, Koi, Medline, and Medi-Threads.

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  • At the heart of the koi pond At the heart of a koi pond is the filtration system.

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