Vet World Vol.17 August-2024 Article - 22
Review Article
Veterinary World, 17(8): 1846-1854
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2024.1846-1854
A comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future perspectives in Koi fish (Cyprinus carpio var. koi) cultivation
2. Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
3. Department of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
4. Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Julius-Maximilians-Universität of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
The Koi fish (Cyprinus carpio var. koi) is an ornamental fish with a high selling value because of its attractive colors, color patterns, body shape, and swimming motion. Koi fish is extensively traded in the international fish market because of their popularity among hobbyists from numerous countries worldwide. This review discusses various aspects of Koi fish cultivation, including genetic involvement, selective breeding strategies, and management systems. By examining crucial factors such as water parameters, technological innovations, and evolving cultivation methods, this review explored their influence on the quality of Koi fish. Breakthrough technologies, such as ornamental fish warehousing and recirculation aquaculture systems, enhance breeding efficiency and profitability. Molecular sexing, feed optimization, and color enhancement strategies are central to pursuing superior Koi fish. Reproduction management, disease prevention, and risk reduction during transport underscore ongoing efforts to ensure their survival. Despite notable progress, several challenges remain, including limited genetic studies, gaps in disease research, and unexplored herbal alternatives. The active involvement of hobbyists and breeders in research initiatives is a pivotal force in unlocking the untapped potential. The holistic approaches to enhance production efficiency and improve care standards require further exploration, paving the way for a sustainable future in the evolving management of Koi fish cultivation.
Keywords: cultivation efficiency, Cyprinus carpio var. koi, sustainable management system.
How to cite this article: Andrian KN, Wihadmadyatami H, Wijayanti N, Karnati S, and Haryanto A (2024) A comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future perspectives in Koi fish (Cyprinus carpio var. koi) cultivation, Veterinary World, 17(8): 1846-1854.
Received: 2024-04-11 Accepted: 2024-07-22 Published online: 2024-08-24
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.1846-1854
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