Lotus and Koi Tattoo OutlineSymbolism and MeaningAcross South Africa’s vibrant tattoo scene, the lotus with koi fish tattoo speaks of balance born from struggle. A respected SA artist observes, "Ink is a quiet reckoning with the self," and this outline-forward motif...
Origins and natural history of koi carpHistorical roots of koi in East AsiaColor culture runs deeper than fashion—today hobbyists recognize well over a hundred koi varieties, a living map of where koi fish come from. In East Asia, farmers began sculpting carp into...
Koi Fish Legality and Regulatory Landscape in QueenslandOverview of Queensland's wildlife and aquarium regulationsKoi don't get free passes in Queensland. As one regulator quips, "If it swims in the wild, it might need a permit." The punchline is that legality hinges...