Originally domesticated in China, these beautiful fish endeared themselves within Japanese culture. Rice farmers in Japan began keeping and breeding them in the 19th century. With more than 100 types ...

Rayfield said they return the fish unless it is an invasive species or a rarity like the koi. In the past, the group has found Asian carpenter fish, which they had to kill to protect the habitat.

Rayfield said they relocated the fish to Will Rogers Gardens, and now the large koi is among his fishy friends, easy for the public to enjoy. Rayfield said the koi is not an invasive species ...

Rayfield said they relocated the fish to Will Rogers Gardens, and now the large koi is among his fishy friends, easy for the public to enjoy. Rayfield said the koi is not an invasive species, but they ...