Nishikigoi is the national fish of Japan and is kept in Japanese gardens. Popular as an ornamental fish, Japanese Nishikigoi are loved all over the world. Japanese Nishikigoi are known for their strict selection, and are evaluated and appreciated for their "pattern," "body shape," and "scales. They become adults in 4 to 5 years and are said to live 70 to 80 years. The following species are available.
"Kouhaku":
Koi with white skin and red patterns. This is the most popular and basic Nishikigoi.
"Kouhaku":
Koi with white skin and red patterns. This is the most popular and basic Nishikigoi.
"Taisho Sanshoku":
Nishikigoi with red and black patterns on white skin
"Taisho Sanshoku":
Nishikigoi with red and black patterns on white skin
"Showa Sanshoku":
Nishikigoi with red and white patterns on black skin
『"Showa Sanshoku":
Nishikigoi with red and white patterns on black skin
"Asagi":
Koi that have lost their pigment and turned white
"Asagi":
Koi that have lost their pigment and turned white
"Tancho":
Nishikigoi with a white body and a red pattern on the head
"Tancho":
Nishikigoi with a white body and a red pattern on the head
"Sharimono":
General term for Nishikigoi with black patterns on the body of each color "Shiro Uri", "Hika Uri", "German Uri", "Hiki Uri", "Kagewari"
"Sharimono":
General term for Nishikigoi with black patterns on the body of each color "Shiro Uri", "Hika Uri", "German Uri", "Hiki Uri", "Kagewari"