The wild side: Britain's 20 weirdest pets 400731.bin

Koi: Keeping koi is as close to art as animal husbandry gets. Even the ponds in which they are kept should be made suitable for this most noble of fish, which has been bred in Japan since the early 19th century. Although the koi is a relative of our humble goldfish, there are dozens of different, exotic (and expensive: some can set you back £400 each) breeds to choose from, but the most common is the classic orangey-red and white kohaku. Contact Koi Water Garden Ltd of Aylesbury, Bucks on 01844 342390 or visit koicarp.org.uk Koi: Keeping koi is as close to art as animal husbandry gets. Even the ponds in which they are kept should be made suitable for this most noble of fish, which has been bred in Japan since the early 19th century. Although the koi is a relative of our humble goldfish, there are dozens of different, exotic (and expensive: some can set you back £400 each) breeds to choose from, but the most common is the classic orangey-red and white kohaku. Contact Koi Water Garden Ltd of Aylesbury, Bucks on 01844 342390 or visit koicarp.org.uk

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