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One of the first steps to effective koi fish keeping is learning how to identify different koi types, so that you can understand information that is specific to your chosen koi varieties and become well versed in what they need to thrive... because all good koi keepers want healthy fish - right?
Not that koi have vastly different physical needs, they all pretty much eat the same types of food and are able to live in the same environment to a fair degree (although there are some small differences for particular koi - but we won't go into that here).
However there are certain physical attributes and character traits that will help you to trace the fish's lineage, the original breeder, how a particular fish acquired it's coloring and which koi they were cross bred with to be the colors or patterns they are today.
Of course it's not compulsory to have to trace your koi's lineage back 300 years or knowing the name of the original breeder etc, but by gaining this knowledge you can quickly put your finger on certain things that your chosen koi types need, which is a good thing... and it will be reflected when you proudly show off your pond full of vibrant, healthy koi!
Remember this... it's the little things that count in koi keeping... the attention to detail.
So here's a few of the different koi types and varieties:
- Kohaku- the most popular type of koi, white with red patterns and markings. Marking can be red or orange.
- Taisho Sanke: mainly red (or hi) with black markings, also known as Taisho Sanshoku. The black patterns are sumi.
- Straight Hi: the red color on these koi looks like "meandering islands" of red.
- Inazuma: the red markings on these koi look like lightning bolts.
- Nidan: kohaku koi with a "two-step pattern," Ni means "two". This fish has two prominent "islands of red" on the body.
- Sandan: a "three-step" pattern. San means "three". This koi has three detached "islands" of red on the body.
- Yondan: this koi has four islands of red on the body. Yon means "four."
- Kuchibeni: these koi have been sub-categorized - identified by their head markings. They have red markings around the mouth
- Menkaburi: also a sub-categorized koi - they look like they have "a hood on their head." Markings start just below the eyes and extend to the fish's mouth.
- Maruten: a distinct red crown mark on its head. It is a type of Kahoku with red on its head, and a little red on its body.
- Showa Sanke: can be called Show Sanshoku - this koi has a black body with red and white patterns. Not to be the same as Taisho Sanke. Showa Sanke has more black on the head, pectoral fins and the tail fins.
- Tancho: has a distinct mark on it's head called "Red Sun".
- Bekko - the Turtle Koi: has a solid body and black markings. Sometimes confused with utsuri, the bekko markings only on their back.
- Utsurimono: similar to Bekka, but utsurimono is black-bodied with markings in a single color.
- Koroma similar to Kohaku, but has additional colors of blue, black, and purple which blend into the red. (The Koroma has been cross-bred Asagi to get these colorings.)
- Gin Rin: refers to a fish's scaling. Pearl-silver color that is reflective. Looks stunning!
- Kin Rin: related to gin rin, but a lot more rare. The scales are a reflective pearl-gold color. Highly prized!
- Asagi means "sky color" and on koi it refers to a blue-gray body. Sometimes it has a red marking about midway on both its head and body.
- Shusu these koi have large scales along the midline of the back or on its sides only. Sometimes the scales are found in both places. Can be mistaken for Asagi as they have the same blue-gray body.
- Kawarimono - koi that do not fit any category. Neither metallic nor fitting any of the groups described here - they are called kawarimono at koi expos.
- Hikarimuji - single-colored and metallic looking.
- Hikarimoyo: a category describing koi with two colors or more.
- Hikari Utsuri: includes all metallic looking show koi.
- Doitsu: these are mirror-scaled koi with enlarged rows of scales along the midline of their back or sides.
- Butterfly koi: refers to the long fins this koi fish has on the front of its body.
Think you know them all now? Sorry but that's really just the tip of the iceberg... there are many more koi varieties, but for now this will get your started with identifying them.
Then over time and as your knowledge increases you will gain a much deeper understanding of the many other types of koi fish which will further enhance your koi keeping skills.
For more information on koi types click the link below
Nick Vaughan is a keen koi fish enthusiast who enjoys helping others get started with the enjoyable hobby of koi keeping - which is why he shares these koi care articles.
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More About Koi Colors
It is clear that the Japanese took a lot of pride in selectively breeding koi fish to produce the different gorgeous color patterns we see today. Their spectacular colors and patterns are part of the reason that koi fish are still loved today and are treasured by their owners.
The colors of a koi fish should be bright. A red koi should be bright red and a black koi should be deep black. A dull black or a fish containing scales or spots that are slightly graying does not reflect well on the fish. As would a white koi that is not pure white as snow but contains specks of dirty grey. Color is an indicator of good health. With koi, if they are in poor health or are exposed to poor water conditions, they will change color.
Their bright colors will turn dull. If you are looking to buy koi fish understanding how a koi's color is supposed to look can help you in picking out a health fish. In turn, while caring for koi of your own, keeping a close watch on the color of your koi will determine if you are giving them the best care possible.
Koi fish come in many different colors. Some of the major and most seen colors are red, white, black, yellow, blue and cream. The Japanese used certain terms to describe the colors and traits of koi fish.
Koi fish breeders have identified and named a large number of specific categories. The most popular category is the Gosanke category which includes Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoki and Showa Sanshoki varieties of koi.
The Kohaku koi variety are white with red markings. The white coloring on this breed of koi should be pure snowy white and the red should have well defined edges that cover between 50 and 70 percent of the body.
The Taisho Sanshoki variety of koi which is also known as Taisho Sanke or just Sanke, are white fish with red and black markings. Like most white coloring on koi, the white coloring should be pure snowy white while the red and black colors are deep in hue with distinct edges. Similar to the Sanke variety of koi, the Showa Sanshoki, or just Showa variety of koi are also white, black and red in color. The difference between the two is that the Showa koi is predominantly black with red and white markings. Other koi varieties all have their own color markings. For instance the Ogon koi breeds come in a variety of colors but are all one color. They should be an even hue all over their body with no patterns or markings.
It is possible to enhance their koi's colors by feeding them a rich diet. Shrimp, marigold, plankton and blue-green algae known as Spirulina are examples of types of food that have been added to commercially prepared foods specifically geared to enhance the color in koi fish.
Plus, feeding koi frozen or freeze-dried foods like brine shrimp and daphnia, you are ultimately feeding them color-enhancing ingredients. Each of these types of foods have high concentrations of carotenoid pigments. Carotenoid pigments are the major pigments of the koi's skin.
About the Author
Ted Sikkink, is an ex music industry executive and is very much into koi fish, photography, music, fashion, food & wine, art, information research and is a "life long learning" adept. He helps people to make better choices using internet marketing and social media.
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German no scales Koi has large red lump on tail help please?
What should i do?
it large and red, about the size of a bottom of a soft drink can.
This fish is about 10 years old and is very big.
Should i opperate? cut it off?
seems like he is going to die if we do nothing.
kylez are you also a gay lord farker?
Hmmm..without an image it's hard to say. Could be a tumor, koi herpes, a bacterial infection...an injury....
The gym will totally still be there after you finish that creme brulee.
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