As if regular koi were not already visually striking enough, butterfly koi provide an entirely new level of drama and graceful beauty.  These fish are very similar to their koi carp cousins but do have some very drastic differences, including their appearance.  Let’s learn a bit about what makes baby butterfly koi so special. The Differences Between Koi and Butterfly Koi At a glance, there are some visual differences that separate butterfly koi from traditional koi carp.  Butterfly koi have fins that never stop growing, creating dramatic, long fins that trail behind the fish as it swims.  Additionally, they are