by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
Yes. There are three requirements to be the best breeding site, location, society and people. In terms of location, Niigata is excellent. It has excellent clay and water quality and the natural surroundings are wonderful. It is also home to a research center to study...
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
There are only 200 breeders. 40 years ago, there were almost 6,000 breeders. These remaining 200 breeders survived the tough competition and were able to provide beautiful and unique Koi. These breeders are all excellent and have their own representative...
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
Japanese culture is represented by many symbols. The Nishikigoi is the national fish of Japan, and it is called Kokugyo.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
There is a big koi club in Japan called the Japan Nishikigoi Association, and the first chairman of the club, Mr. Kimiaki Koshihara, coined the phrase “living jewels.”
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
Any Koi that has Hi need color-enhancing food. Learn more about koi food for health and growth.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
Koi try to find food even at night. It is okay to feed them up until around 10 o’clock at night.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
The most important aspect of a pond is water quality. If the pond is designed to maintain good water, then it is a good pond. When designing a pond, you need to think of the shape of the pond, the depth, filtration etc. You also need to think about your pond algae...
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
In order for a koi to grow very large, you need to make sure it is well fed. But even with a good amount of food, the cannot grow if the pond environment is not ideal.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
Basically, they refer to the same thing. We use different terms depending on the varieties. We use net pattern for Asagi and Goshiki. We use Fukurin for Ogon, Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku and Showa Sanshoku.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
In the Koi world, there is a social status. Gosanke is the word that that expresses this status. Gosanke refers to the three varieties that represent Nishikigoi. They are the Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku and Showa Sanshoku. These are known as the Big 3 and have the highest...
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
The level of perfection of a variety means the perfection of the characteristics that the variety has. For example, the prime characteristic of Tancho Kohaku is the true round Hi spot on the head. Platinum has to shine strongly in platinum. In Aigoromo, the beautiful...
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
Scalation on its back is very important because we look at koi from above. Because scalation on the belly is hard to see, it does not really affect its value.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
Yes, they are very important. It is the standard for every variety. The shape of the fins are also important. The fins should be symmetrical. Large, rounded pectoral fins add to the beauty of every variety.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
The size and position of sumi, the number of sumi spots and pure shiroji.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
Because the Japanese flag resembles a Tancho Kohaku, they are very popular and highly valued.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
The requirements for Nishikigoi beauty are body conformation, quality and pattern. Body conformation is most important. A beautiful pattern will no be valued if one of the eyes or half of the tail fin is missing. The most important criterial is that koi should have a...
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
Sumi is the term for black in Koi. Sumi quality refers to its content. The highest quality Sumi is the deepest, true black.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
Fukurin is the way the flesh between the koi scales form a net pattern. When Koi are small, the space between each scale is too narrow to form this pattern. As koi grow, the space between the scales becomes wider and creates the Fukurin.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
Loran is a nickname given to a Grand Champion at the All Japan Nishikigoi Show.
by Taro Kodama | Apr 14, 2016
First, the fish must be healthy. When the fish is sick, its Shiroji can become dull or yellow. Water quality must be good and the Koi must be fed good food.
