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We understand that not all Koi Ponds are created equal that's why we will work with our clients needs, and incorporate deeper ponds with bottom drains and UV should that be your request. If you're interested in an estimate or speaking with us give us a call today at;
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Types of Koi Fish:
Koi Types: Japanese Meaning: Description: Pattern:
Asagi Pale Blue Pale blue fish with orange belly and net pattern on back Regular scales
Bekko Tortoise Shell White, red or yellow fish with black markings Spotted
Hakarimono (Ogon) Hikari-Metallic Mono Single Single colored metallic Koi with no markings None
Hariwake Foiled Metallic fish with two colors Doitsu scales
Karasugoi Crow Fish Black fish with white or orange bellies None
Kohaku Ko-red Haku White White fish with red markings Spotted
Koromo Robed A white fish with red markings that are "robed" by a different color scale outline Spotted with reticulated scales
Matsuba Pine Cone A single colored fish with a darker color inlaid in the scales to create a pine cone pattern Pine cone patterned scales
Sanke Era 1912-1926 White fish with red and black markings Spotted, no black on head
Showa Era 1926-Present Black fish with red and white markings Striped
Shusui Autumn Sky Pale blue fish with an orange belly and a large line of dark blue scales down its back Doitsu scales
Tancho Tancho Crane White fist with a red spot on its head Spot is either circular or triangle
Utsuri Reflection Black striped fish with white, red, or yellow markings Striped

Terms to use when classifying your Koi:

Word: Japanese Meaning: Definition: Example: Description:
Ai Blue Used with Koi types to determine color Ai Goromo White fish with red markings whose red scales are outlined in blue
Aka Red Used with Koi types to determine color Aka Bekko Red fish with black tortoise shell markings
Doitsu German Scale Leather (scaleless), or Mirror (rows of large scales) on otherwise leather body Shusui Pale blue fish with orange belly and rows of dark blue scales on otherwise scaleless body
Hi Red Used with Koi types to determine color Hi Utsuri Black striped fish with red markings
Ki Yellow Used with Koi types to determine color Ki Matsuba Yellow fish with black inlaid scales on the black, creating a pine cone pattern effect
Sanshoku Tri-colored Three colors of white, red and black used with Showa and Sanke Showa Sanshoku Black fish of Showa era with red and white stripes
Shiro White Used with Koi types to determine color Shiro Bekko White fish with black tortoise shell markings
Sumi India Ink Used to refer to the quality (deepness) of black markings None None

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