Shoulder Japanese Koi Fish Tattoos For Men

Since you have already made the decision to get the design of your choice tattooed on your skin for life, the next equally difficult decision is determining which tattoo design is the best expression of you. While you may think that your choices are limited only to the designs that can be found on the wall of your local tattoo shop, the design you choose is really only limited by your imagination. One of the designs that is increasing in popularity are koi fish tattoo designs. While you may know next to nothing about this up and coming design we will give you an overview of the history behind koi fish tattoo designs so you can determine if is the best option for you. One of the first questions you may have is what exactly is a koi fish? The basic explanation is that it is a large fish that is related to the Carp fish. While the common color is orange and red, they are quite commonly mistakenly identified as large goldfish. Like any other fish, the koi's size is determined by the environment that it is placed in. If given the space, a koi fish has the ability to grow up to three feet long. The koi is the most popular fish in Japan since the Japanese have loved and respected the fish for many years. They are commonly bred and kept as pets by the Japanese simply because they are a very attractive looking fish.