How do I identify a Showa koi?

How do I identify a Showa koi?

Showa koi fish have a black base colour….Deciphering Colours:

1. White will begin at the nose and continue down to the tail – the white should not have any discolouration.
2. Red patches will be the larger, more prominent colour pattern found on Sanke koi.
3. Black (Sumi) markings are generally small in contrast to the red (hi).

What is the difference between Sanke and Showa koi?

Sanke will have small patches of black color that work to accent the larger red steps along the fish’s back. Whereas, showa will have large, striking patches of black that feel quite dominant in the pattern. Notice that the black on this fish occurs in smaller patches and is not on the head. This koi is a sanke.

What do you look for in a Showa?

Look for a good strong body, large pectoral fins, and a disease free fish. One must know how to choose a good kohaku and a good shiro utsuri to be able to choose a good showa. If you take all the black away from a showa you should have a good kohaku and if you take all the red away you should have a good Shiro Utsuri.

What is the kind of Showa?

The Japanese Showa, also known as Showa Sanshoku is a member of the “Gosanke” category of ornamental Koi and is highly prized for it’s balanced pattern and sharp colors. The Showa classification implies a black (Sumi black) koi with red (Hi-meaning sharp red patches) and white (Shiro) markings.

What does Grade A koi mean?

Here, the young koi are inspected, and given a letter A to denote the quality. A single A meant lower to mid-quality, double-A (AA) was mid- to high-quality and triple-A (AAA) was the highest quality. In the U.S., a different naming convention for the grading system developed.

What is kindai Showa?

Hi, From my limited experience, Kindai Showa refers to a new style of Showa where the white predominates. All Showas are black koi with red and white pattern. Kindai Showas appear like a white koi with red and black pattern, but they all originate from the same black background.

What is a kindai Showa?

Kindai Showa – (kin DEYE SHOH wah) A Showa with shiro (white) as the predominant colour. Menkaburi – (MEHN kah BOO ree) Hi (red) covering the entire face or head. Motoaka – (MOH toh AH kah) Red markings at the base of the pectoral fins.

What is Sumi on koi?

Sumi is the term for black in Koi. Sumi quality refers to its content. The highest quality Sumi is the deepest, true black.

What is premium koi?

Our premium quality koi are of a high grade. These fish have recognizable colors and patterns that allow easy identification of variety. Bekko, Matsuba, Chagoi, Soragoi, Karasu (crow), and many, many Gin Rin varieties.

What is the best type of koi?

The 8 Best Koi Fish For Ponds (2022 Update)

• GOSANKE. Editor’s Choice! Gosanke. Editor’s Choice!
• Hikarimuji. Best Sheen. Hikarimuji. Best Sheen Of All Koi.
• Utsurimono. Utsurimono. A koi fish with a unusual color pattern. Placement of the black patches determines it’s rarity.
• Kawarimono. The Most Friendly Koi. Kawarimono.

What does Kage mean in koi?

Kage – (KAH geh) Shadow. Kakutan – (kah KOO tahn) Square-shaped Tancho marking. Kamisori – (kah MEE soh ree) Razor border, pattern that cuts across the scale. Kana – (KAH nah) Male koi.

What does Shiro Utsuri mean?

A Shiro Utsuri is a black fish with white markings, a Shiro Bekko is the reverse, and all Utsuri sumi (black) is of the typical Showa “wraparound” type, which extends down to or beyond the lateral line on the side of the fish.

What are the prettiest koi?

Showa. Showa are beautiful koi, with colors of white, red, and black painted across their bodies. Showa are one of the Gosanke or “Big 3” koi fish along with Taisho Sanke and Kohaku koi.