Koi Fish Price in India 2026 — Varieties, Sizes & Where to Buy
Everything you need to know about koi fish prices in India — from common koi at ₹200 to show-grade Japanese koi at ₹50,000+.
Koi fish (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) are one of the most popular pond fish in India. Whether you're building a backyard koi pond or an indoor display pond, this guide gives you the current price range for every koi variety available in India.
Koi Fish Price List India 2026
| Koi Variety | Size | Price Range (INR) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Koi (mixed) | 3–4 inch | ₹200 – ₹500 | Starter ponds |
| Common Koi (mixed) | 6–8 inch | ₹500 – ₹1,500 | Garden ponds |
| Ghost Koi | 4–6 inch | ₹400 – ₹1,200 | Hardy, low maintenance |
| Butterfly Koi | 4–6 inch | ₹600 – ₹2,000 | Long flowing fins; popular display fish |
| Butterfly Koi | 8–12 inch | ₹2,000 – ₹6,000 | Show-ready |
| Kohaku (red & white) | 4–6 inch | ₹800 – ₹3,000 | Classic Japanese koi |
| Taisho Sanke (tri-colour) | 4–6 inch | ₹1,000 – ₹4,000 | Red, white & black patches |
| Showa (black base) | 4–6 inch | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 | Striking black with red & white |
| Ogon (metallic) | 4–6 inch | ₹800 – ₹3,000 | All-gold metallic sheen |
| Asagi (blue-grey) | 4–6 inch | ₹1,000 – ₹4,000 | Rare; blue back, red belly |
| Jumbo Koi (show grade) | 16–24 inch | ₹10,000 – ₹50,000 | Exhibition & high-end ponds |
What Affects Koi Price in India?
Pattern Quality
In Japanese koi judging, the symmetry, sharpness, and placement of colour patches (called "Hi" for red and "Sumi" for black) determines a fish's show grade. A Kohaku with perfectly symmetrical red patches on a white body commands 5–10x the price of a fish with irregular patches.
Variety Rarity
Common ghost koi and mixed koi are mass-bred and inexpensive. Rare varieties like Tancho (single red spot on head only), Doitsu (scaleless), or Ki Utsuri (yellow on black) are harder to source in India and command premium prices.
Size
Koi grow up to 90 cm in ideal conditions. Larger fish represent years of feeding and care. A 3-inch koi at ₹200–₹500 may take 3–5 years to grow to 12 inches, where it would be valued at ₹3,000–₹8,000.
Koi Pond Setup Guide for India
- Minimum pond volume: 1,000 litres for a small koi pond (5–6 medium fish)
- Depth: At least 1.2 metres — deeper ponds maintain temperature better in Indian heat
- Filtration: Dedicated pond filtration system — koi are heavy feeders; water quality is critical
- Aeration: Pond aerator/fountain — especially important in Indian summers (April–June)
- Shade: 30–50% shade cloth over the pond prevents overheating above 32°C
- Water changes: 10–20% weekly to maintain water quality
- Feeding: High-quality koi pellets 2–3 times daily when water temp is above 15°C
💡India tip: In Chennai and coastal Tamil Nadu, the warm climate means koi grow fast (a plus!) but also means algae blooms and water quality issues are more common in summer. Invest in a good biofilter and do partial water changes twice a week in April–June.
Buy Koi Fish Online in India
Kolathur Fish Market ships live koi pan-India with oxygen-packed bags and insulated boxes. We stock common koi, butterfly koi, and imported Japanese koi varieties. All koi are disease-screened before dispatch.