- Koi's swimming downstream are considered bad luck. The legend is a koi swimming upstream turns into a dragon. It is good luck.
as far as upstream vs. down
upstream means that you are still fighting or struggling
downstream means that your hardships have been overcome and no longer fighting the current
also if there is a dragon incorporated into your tat it signifies that the dragons gate falls have been successfully achieved also meaning that you have achieved your goals or overcome your hardships
traditional ink holds to this criteria, however most who now get this tat just go with what they think looks cool and forget about the meanings of what they get.
i have a koi backpiece and hold true to the traditional and laugh at some people who have chosen colorwise, whiskers, and other elements incorporated into their ink because they sometimes don't realize how screwed up the meaning of it is
the direction of the koi, being toward the head or toward the foot is not as important as the direction of the water it is in... the koi facing up stream, regardless of the directionality toward the head or foot is a sign of determination and endurance.. the continuing battle to overcome adversity... the koi facing down stream does not signify failure and giving up.. it is a sign peace with tranquility.. the same way fish gather in still water to feed.. i hope this helps..
Yes
A Coy Fish Swimming down your body symbolizes overcoming a life experience.
Yes. That means you are swimming downstream, not upwards. Think about it. :)
i think you ned to kill it first then hold it down and tattoo the gold fish :)
Two fish. One fish swimming going up an another swimming down.
Depends on how the person wants the tattoo. It doesn't make a difference if it's up or down.
If your fish cannot swim upright, is swimming on its side or upside down, it most likely has a swim bladder problem.
It depends on the type of fish and which tribe it is from. It can mean anything from being very fertile, to being a brave warrior.
Yes.Because if a fish is doing anything it's not supposed to do it's sick.A cool fact is that when a fish is dying it's top fin is down.
When the penguin is hunting a fish and is swimming above it, the fish doesn't notice anything. When it is hunting from below the fish doesn't notice anything. This is caled countershading and it is a form of camoflouge.
you go to the tattoo shop and get it tatted.
As long as the tank water is clean, and the fish are being fed properly, the catfish may just be entertaining itself by swimming that way.
On the internet. Try googling "koi fish tattoo designs".