KOI FISH LEGEND

KOI FISH a species of carp native China famous worldwide for its colorful and tradition in Japan. The legend that one in a thousand that achieves koi fight corrienten and swim upriver to the waterfall and climb up to get rewarded for their efforts turned into dragons,so say the Koi carp are so similar to the dragons .

 this fish is associated with perseverance to the adversities (fortress) and persistence and also is said that the koi climb the waterfall means "succeed in life".

These fish are one of the most used Japanese symbols for tattoos due to its great significance and colorful design.