Koi Varieties - Page 2

Created by crossing a Doitsugoi with an Asagi, the Shusui was one of the first Doitsu varieties of Nishikigoi. Shusui have a bold line of navy scale on the back with a bright orange or red belly like the Asagi. Shusui that have red color up to the dorsal line are called Hi Shusui.

The variety name, "Ochiba Shigure," literally means "fallen leaves in autumn shower" in Japanese. "Gin Rin" refers to the metallic, or "diamond", scales. This is a very beautiful fish..

Taisho Sanshoku is Koi with relatively spotted Sumi (black) on Kohaku pattern. Because the variety was created in the era of Taisho in Japan, it is called "Taisho Sanshoku." In short, it is also called "Taisho Sanke" or "Sanke."

Doitsu have either no scales at all and referred to as “leather carp”, or they have a line of large scales along their lateral and dorsal lines and are referred to a “mirror carp”. There is a Doitsu version of almost every variety

Taisho Sanshoku

Doitsu Sanke

The Kujaku is a metallic or Ogon Koi with the reticulated net-like pattern of the Matsuba on it's back. This is overlaid with either a gold, yellow, orange or red Kohaku-type pattern creating a striking effect..

Kinginrin is the name given to the metallic flake or “diamond scale” effect where the scales themselves reflect light like tiny silver and gold mirrors. Normally referred to as simply Ginrin.

Doitsu Kujaku

Original Photos supplied by Ogata Koi Farm Co., Ltd.