 This category includes all Koi with
shiny body but devoid of any markings. Hikari-muji are divided into "Yamabuki
Ogon (with pure yellow, metallic sheen on the entire body)," "Platinum
Ogon (with shining platinum color)," "Orange Ogon (with orange
sheen)," "Kin Matsuba (literally 'golden pine needles,' for individual,
glittering scales appearing like raised markings)", and "Gin Matsuba
(literally 'silvery pine needles,' for glittering scales on the platinum ground
which look like raised markings)," etc.
As they don't have any
markings, the condition of luster and body conformation become the essential points
for appreciation of Hikari-muji group. Excellent luster is the one which covers the
whole body evenly. |