The first color variety and perfected by the Japanese. Only red on white is acceptable. Even a speck of another color will erase the chance of gaining the title "Kohaku". |
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This fish usually has a small amount of black (Sumi) over its body. The black marking should never appear directly on the head. |
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A showa is characterized by red (Hi) and white imposed on its black body in a brilliant display that makes it one of the "big three" in Japan. |
A black base on this fish is accented with a single other color, usually white. However, it is acceptable to have yellow or red as that single color. Yellow or Red variants are prized in the west. |
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Meaning "robed", this is one of many so called hybrids. It is distinct because one can easily see the patterns of other fish that overlay and make up the Koromo (i.e., Asagi to a Kohaku, Tancho or Showa.) |
Named after Manchurian crane, this fish exhibits a a snow white body with no imperfections and a bright circular (Hi) mark on the top of the head. There are of course, variations and mixtures. |
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This is collective name for Koi that are non-metallic. It is also a controversial group of oddballs that do not fall into other categories but are no less magnificent. |
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Ogon means "Gold" however you will see these fish in silver, gold or platinum. Look for solid colors with silver reticulation on the scales and an almost mother of pearl appearance. WOW! |
