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Koi Classes All Koi Varieties All Koi Terms Koi Fish Terms
A potential koi show winner must above all have markings that are balanced in both color and patterning. Physical characteristics need to meet koi standards.
Koi body markings are like a work of art and should be pleasing to the eye to score high with a judge. A koi with a balanced complex pattern can have an advantage as more colors and markings, the harder to achieve balance.
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Here are some of the desired physical attributes to look for when choosing your next koi purchase.
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All of these pattern identifiers are important to know.
Note how Taisho Sanshoku should have NO Sumi on head.
Note how Taisho Sanshoku should have NO Sumi on head.
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More help in what to look for in Showa.
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Koi (Nishikigoi) Genetic Lineage
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