Koi

Hariwake

Hariwake display a solid metallic-white base coupled with bright, vibrant patterns of yellow or orange. The bright, luminous white of Hariwake differs from the softer, matte-white of Kohaku and Sanke. Hariwake with a bright yellow pattern are commonly referred to as Lemon Hariwake. The Hariwake is one of the most common koi you’ll find in most retail stores, mainly because it's relatively easy to breed and is very popular when found. It is also the most confusing pattern to correctly identify.

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Kujaku

The Kujaku is a metallic or Ogon koi (solid white base) with the reticulated net-like pattern of the Asagi on its back. This is overlaid with either a gold, yellow, orange or red Kohaku-type pattern creating a striking effect. Created in the early 1960's by Mr. "Nishi" Hirasawa of Hiranishi Fish Farms, the Kujaku was originally included in the Hikarimoyo category. In recent years Kujaku (literally "Peacock") have received a lot of attention and with their increasing popularity, are often judged

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Soragoi

Soragoi, similar to Chagoi, are koi of a solid grey or silver color, combined with a subtle net pattern. Also like Chagoi, mature Soragoi are very docile and will be among the first koi in your pond to learn to hand feed. Chagoi and Soragoi: Are they the same?   This is one of the questions that have been recently put to me; in fact Chagoi and Soragoi are separate types. Chagoi is a product of the Taisho Era, while Soragoi did not

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Tancho

Tancho is a hugely popular variation of Kohaku, in which the only red pattern appears as a single red dot on the head. The symmetry and placement of the Tancho mark are main factors in determining the quality of any particular koi. Tancho are highly regarded in the Japanese koi industry for their resemblance to the Grus japonensis, or Red-Crowned Crane. Most Koi pond owners in Japan will look for the most perfect Tancho for their pond. It is a

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Kin Kikokuryu

If you are looking for a unique Koi for your pond this one would be a great choice.  Kin Kikokuryu combine orange or yellow with the black and white patterns of Kikokuryu to form the newest variety of koi in the industry. Typically Scaleless except for rows of black  Diotsu Or German scales across the top of the Koi. Koi  can grow to over 6 feet but usually grow to the size of their environment. Be aware of this point

Koi

Kokaku

Kokaku, the oldest and most well known variety of koi, have a solid white base with patterns of red overlaid on top of the white. Top quality Kohaku display a bright, blemish-free white combined with deep, vibrant red tones. The even distribution of the pattern along the body is also very important. The beauty of a Kohaku lies in the purity of it's white body and the depth and intensity of the red patterns. The edges of the red markings should

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Showa Sanshoku

Showa Sanshoku, more commonly known as Showa, are koi that display white and red/orange patterns over top of a black base color. Showa can be easily confused with Sanke. In Showa, the black patterns will wrap all the way around the body, instead of appearing only on the top half of the body. Also, Showa will have black patterns on the head, and Sanke will not. Typically if the first color on the head is black then it is