Koi Fish Tattoo
The Koi Fish tattoo is a colorful tattoo of the fish Cyprinus carpio, Koi Fish are in the same family as Carp. It is also an important fixture in Chinese and Japanese culture and is present in many stories and legends. In these stories, the Koi is a symbol of determination in the face of adversity and strength of character and purpose. The carp can also represent wisdom, knowledge, longevity, and loyalty. They remind you of large goldfish though they aren’t the same species. In fact, they are often mistaken for large goldfish. They come in countless colors, but are usually red, orange, white, black, or blue. Depending on the size of the body of water they are raised in, they can grow to be three feet long.Koi Fish Tattoos are very popular in Japan, but its unexplained mythology and symbolism apply to all cultures. The Japanese people probably have the longest history with the koi fish. Koi have been cultured and breed in Japan for hundreds if not thousands of years. Koi fish are known for their strength vitality and determination.
