LF-038 — Traditional Lanterns
The Koi Fish Lantern freezes the moment two koi leap from a pond in a spray of glowing droplets — a composition full of motion and luck. Each fish is sculpted in silk over a steel frame, with hundreds of individually shaded scales that catch the internal light to create a rich red-and-white or gold-and-white pattern, exactly like the prize koi of Japanese and Chinese garden tradition. Around them, water-splash lanterns in translucent blue arc upward, lit by cool LEDs that contrast beautifully with the warm fish. The group stands above a pool basin that reflects the scene, doubling the drama. Robustly built for outdoor service, the koi lantern is equally at home beside real water, in dry fountain settings, or as the centerpiece of an Asian-themed festival zone. The koi lantern's scale painting is done by artists who specialize in ornamental fish portraiture, so each fish carries the precise markings of its named variety, and the leaping composition is engineered to be balanced at any viewing angle.
Get a Quote See Projects| Product Code | LF-038 |
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| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 m / 21.3 x 14.8 x 9.8 ft |
| Material | Steel frame, silk fabric, LED lights |
| Voltage | 110V / 220V / 240V (customizable) |
| Waterproof Rating | IP65 |
| Lifespan | 50,000+ hours LED |
| Weight | 880 kg |
| Lead Time | 30-45 days |
| MOQ | 1 set |
All dimensions and weights are indicative for the standard configuration and can be adjusted during the customization stage. Every unit is factory tested before shipment and ships with detailed installation drawings, a lighting controller and a one-year warranty on LED modules.
Koi patterns can be reproduced from your photos or chosen from classic varieties — Kohaku, Taisho Sanke, Showa, Ogon gold — each in silk with accurate scale painting. Fish lengths range from 2 m to 6 m, and the group can include two, three, or a school of nine (an auspicious number). Water effects are available as static splash lanterns, animated LED streams, or a real recirculating water feature with underwater lighting. The pool basin can be supplied in fiberglass with a mirror finish, or the fish can mount directly on pond margins. Lighting programs include steady glow, slow scale-shimmer, and a 'leap' sequence that brightens from tail to head. Interactive options let visitors trigger the splash effect with a button.
Water gardens and Japanese-style landscapes use koi lanterns as their signature feature, and zoos with Asian zones add them to themed walkways. City parks install them in ornamental ponds where they reflect among real water plants, while hotels and resorts feature them in arrival courtyards and spa gardens. Shopping malls bring them indoors beside escalators and fountains, and cultural festivals include them in lantern parades and lucky-money events. During Lunar New Year, the koi's association with prosperity makes it a natural centerpiece for celebrations in Chinatowns and Asian cultural districts.
Install the pool basin first on a prepared, level base, then position the fish frames on the integral mounting posts. Each fish is assembled from a head, body and tail section that join with internal flanges; the scale panels are pre-attached and simply need final tensioning. Electrical supply runs through the basin's watertight ducting to a shore-side junction box with an RCD; all underwater and splash connections are IP68. Set the water level to the marked line and test the recirculating pump before powering the lights. During operation, skim the basin weekly and top up water as needed; for winter, either drain and cover the basin or run the low-wattage de-icer specified for cold climates. The silk fish store indoors in suspended cradles that preserve the scale contours between seasons. The koi installation package includes basin waterproofing instructions, pump sizing, anchoring kits and a water-quality startup procedure that ensures crystal-clear reflections from the first night. The fish sections are keyed and ship in shaped cradles that preserve the scale contours; two technicians can assemble the group in a day with a small crane. We supply winterization guidance for both the basin and the silk bodies, including a storage cradle system that suspends the fish without flattening their three-dimensional form. Replacement scale panels are manufactured to match the original painting, and our documentation covers the safe electrical isolation of underwater connections for local inspectors.
Koi are rich in symbolism — perseverance, prosperity and good fortune — giving the lantern immediate storytelling value for cultural programming and marketing. Commercially, the dynamic leap composition is among the most photographed lantern forms we produce, driving visitor-generated content that extends the reach of any festival or venue. For water-adjacent venues, it converts an ordinary pond into a signature attraction, supporting evening ticketing and event rentals throughout the season. The koi's symbolism of perseverance and prosperity makes it a beloved centerpiece for cultural celebrations, and its dynamic leap composition is among the most photographically rewarding lantern forms we produce — a proven driver of visitor-generated content. Educationally, it introduces Japanese and Chinese garden traditions, ornamental fish breeding and the cultural exchange that shaped both traditions. Commercially, the display converts ordinary water features into signature attractions, supports evening ticketing and event rentals, and its modular design allows the school of fish to grow with the venue's ambitions.
Tell us your site dimensions, theme and budget — our engineering team will prepare a tailored proposal, 3D rendering and quotation within 48 hours.
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