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Kujaku
Aka Matsuba, Gin Matsuba, Hi Matsuba
Chagoi, Soragoi, Ochiba
Akamigoi, Benigoi, Kigoi
Ai Goromo, Budo Goromo
Classique Goshiki, Modern Goshiki
Hajiro, Matsuwake Bake, Beni Kumonryu, Kumonryu Hariwake Doitsu
Ginrin Goshiki, Shiro Bekko, Showa, Kohaku, etc.
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Kohaku
A white-skinned Koi, with a red pattern
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The Kohaku is probably the most known and kept koi variëteit. Hi roots are end of 19th century. At the Kohaku there are several variety’s which get their names from number of spots.
Nidan kohaku. A Kohaku with two red Spots
Sandan kohaku. A Kohaku with three red Spots
Yodan kohaku. A Kohaku with Four red Spots
Maruten kohaku. A Kohaku with 2, 3 or 4 red spots and en red circle on the fronthead.
Inuzama kohaku. A kohaku with a red flashlight over it’s body
Kuchibeni kohaku. Een kohaku as the one before, but then with red lips
Tancho kohaku. A white koi with a red dot on the fronthead
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De SHOWA SANSHOKU.
a black-skinned Koi with a red and white pattern
The Showa also exists in several species
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De TAISHO SANKE.
'Taisho Sanshoku', or 'sanke' is the term applied to a koi that has a white body with red and black markings. The black markings are in the form of spots that are generally confined to the body above the lateral line. Sanke as a koi breed was established around 1917.
1; De Sanke hasn’t got sumi (zwart) on it’s forehead different to the Showa who does.
2; Sanke hasn’t got sumi on the side of his body. The Showa does
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De UTSURI.
'Hikari Utsuri' is the term applied to the metallic version of the Showa and Utsuri. The term 'hikari' translates to 'metallic.' This koi class includes the Kin Showa (metallic Showa with a golden shine), the Gin Showa (metallic Showa with a silver shine), the Gin Shiro (metallic Shiro Utsuri), the Kin Ki Utsuri (metallic Ki Utsuri), and the Kin Hi Utsuri (metallic Hi Utsuri).
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De BEKKO.
'Bekko' is the term applied to a koi that has a single base color of white (shiro bekko), or red (aka bekko), or yellow (ki bekko). Over this base color are black markings in the form of spots generally confined to the body above the lateral line.
Bekko is to sanke as utsuri is to showa. Thus, all criteria that apply to sanke sumi quality and pattern are applicable to bekko sumi.
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'Tancho' is the term applied to a Kohaku, Sanke, or Showa whose only red marking is a round patch of red on the head. Tancho koi are highly-prized among hobbyists, especially the Japanese, because they resemble Japan's flag and national bird. No other red marking must appear anywhere else. The red patch must be as round as possible, and should not reach the shoulder nor the nose of the fish.
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De ASAGI.
'Asagi' is the term applied to a fully reticulated koi that exhibits a blue color above its lateral line, and accented by red markings on its underside. Reticulation refers to scales that form a net-like appearance. Thus, an asagi exhibits a bluish net pattern all over the top portion of its body. This reticulation is created by the asagi's blue scales which are surrounded by white edges.
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Also ASAGI
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De GOSHIKI.
'Goshiki' is the term applied to a koi that has a white base color with black-and-blue reticulation, overlaid by Kohaku-like red patterns. Reticulation refers to scales that form a net-like appearance.
The word 'goshiki' translates to 'five colors.' The original goshiki was developed from the sanke and asagi. Thus, the 'five colors' of the goshiki are the red, black, and white of the sanke and the gray and blue of the asagi.
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Kujaku.
'Kujaku' is the term applied to a metallic koi with full reticulation or 'netting' effect on its back. The term 'kujaku' translates to 'peacock.' According to www.koi.com, It was developed by Mr. Nishi Hirasawa of Hiranishi Fish Farms in the early 1960's by crossing the Goshiki with the Hikarimuji.
The Kujaku has a metallic white base color overlaid by metallic red, orange, or yellow markings, creating a striking effect. Note that in a Kujaku, both the base color and the markings are reticulated. Reticulation refers to scales that form a net-like appearance. Thus, a kujaku exhibits this net pattern all over its body, unlike Koromo (which has reticulation only on its markings) or Goshiki (which has reticulation only in its base color).
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From left to right::
Aka Matsuba
Gin Matsuba
Hi Matsuba
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From left to right
Orange Ogon
Platium Ogon
Yamabuki Ogon
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From left to right
Chagoi
Soragoi
Ochiba
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From left to right
Akamigoi
Benigoi
Kigoi
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Left the Ai Goromo
Rechts de Budo Goromo
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deLeft the Classique and right the Modern Goshiki
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From left to right:
Hajiro
Matsukawa Bake
Beni Kumonryu
Kumonryu
Hariwake Doitsu
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From left to right:
Ginrin Goshiki
Ginrin Shiro Bekko
Ginrin Showa
Ginrin Kohaku
Ginrin Tancho
Ginrin Tancho Showa
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