How do you pick a good quality koi fish?

Koi should be shaped like laser guided bombs – not fat and not thin, with a rounded nose and slim elliptical body which flows from head to tail in one graceful line. Avoid any which are rugby ball shape and any that are very thin so that the head appears overlarge and the body carrot shaped.

What do I need to know before buying a koi fish?

Koi are beautiful fish and rewarding pets….

• It’s Best to Start With a Pond.
• Koi Produce a Lot of Waste.
• There’s a Lot of Necessary Equipment.
• Beware the Tategoi.
• Keeping Koi Is Time-Consuming.

What are the 5 characteristics that determine the value of koi fish?

There are many factors that affect their value. These include, but are not limited to, color, genetics, body shape, age, and sex. The more attractive and larger the fish, the more expensive the price. Breeding plays a large role in defining the value of koi.

What is the best grade of koi?

As of now, we’re only selling the two highest grades of Koi that Kloubec offers: Choice and Elite. Both of these grades feature vibrant, beautiful colors and patterns on healthy fish, so you can be certain when you buy koi from us that you’re getting fish worthy of your pond and the years that you’ll share with them.

What are the friendliest koi fish?

Chagoi
Chagoi (Chah’-goy) It is almost universally agreed to be the friendliest of the koi classifications because it is the most aggressive at feeding time and almost always the first fish to become hand-tame.

What is Grade A koi?

Grade A Koi are the top grade of all the koi. They come in a variety of colors and patterns typically consisting of white, yellow, orange. Koi are hardy fish that have been referred to as “living jewels”.

Do koi fish like to be touched?

Koi are docile, social fish that enjoy living in pairs or groups. Not only are koi friendly to other fish, but they may also come up to the surface to say hello when they see their owner or when it’s time to eat. Some koi even like to be pet and will come to the surface for a little pat on the head.

What size koi should I buy?

Koi demand a large environment, and this can cost a great deal as well. Generally, the ideal size for a Koi pond is considered to be over 1,000 gallons and at least three feet deep. Size: Koi fish need a lot of space.

What is the rarest koi color?

Ki Utsuri, by far the rarest type of Utsuri, combine patterns of yellow over a lacquerish black body. Ki Utsuri are judged by the same criteria as Shiro and Hi Utsuri. Variations of Ki Utsuri include Gin Rin Ki Utsuri and Kin Ki Utsuri.

What should I look for when buying a koi fish?

Fish Health is the most important factor to consider when choosing your koi. You want a koi that is robust and active, that has all its fins intact. You don’t want any fish that shows signs of disease such as small white spots, sores or any fish that have ratty fins or tail. The fish should use its pectoral fins a lot,…

How much does it cost to start a koi pond?

Before starting a Koi pond, you should know what you’re getting into. Costs: Koi fish can be very expensive, ranging from around $15 for a smaller fish, to thousands of dollars. Size: Koi fish need a lot of space. Other Installations: Though Koi are very hardy fish, you will still have to provide them with adequate equipment to keep them healthy.

What are the different Koi varieties?

Koi Varieties: Gosanke Koi Varieties: Utsuri + Goshiki Selecting Good Koi Koi Keeping Basics Feeding Your Koi Growing Your Koi Seasonal Koi Care Winter Survival Predators Health Care Ulceration Microscopes Events: Kodama Seminar All Japan Koi Show AKCA 2009 Seminar AKCA Seminars Health Management Animal Health Symposium Ray’s Koi Harvest

What is the difference between Kohaku and koi fish?

Body shape, colour and pattern aside, the heads of these two fish are dramatically different. The koi on the left has as much more aesthetically pleasing shape and is in the proper proportions The kohaku on the right has a pointed head with very little volume and shape beyond the eyes.