Monday, November 26, 2012

Shiro Bekko KOI

Shiro Bekko are solid white koi with Black spotted markings. The Black should appear only above the lateral line. The white base color should be thick, solid, and blemish free. The black should be thick, and solid such as lacquer.

Shiro Bekko are generally not as popular as most other KOI varieties so they are usually not intentionally bred for. Shiro Bekko can be produced from several different spawning combinations but the best ones often will come from Sanke. Shiro Bekko are basically the same as Sanke, just without the Hi Markings.

Old style bekko contain a lot of smaller spots, where as the modern day bekko have a sparser distribution of larger Markings.

Terms To Know
Shiro - White
Sumi - Black
Hi - Red or Orange



Ginrin Shiro Bekko



Shiro Bekko

Friday, October 19, 2012

Hariwake KOI

Hariwake
Hariwake are a platinum white koi with a Red, Yellow or Orange pattern overlaying.  Hariwake are a metallic koi and are part of the Hikarimoyo class.  Ideally Hariwake should have a bright white platinum base with no hint of yellow and a clear white head.  The color pattern should balanced with clear defined edges.  Variations of Hariwake may also include doitsu or Ginrin.  A doitsu Hariwake with an orange or red pattern is also refered to as Kikusui.




Lemon Hariwake

Lemon Hariwake

Doitsu Lemon Hariwake

Ginrin Lemon Hariwake

Hariwake

Hariwake Butterfly

Kikusui


Lemon Hariwake

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Ginrin Hi Utsuri

Ginrin Hi Utsuri KOI

Here is an example of a great Hi Utsuri with an excellent Ginrin Sheen.  Hi Utsuri have a black base with Hi (Red or Orange) markings overlaying .  The Black appears as a Banded pattern as opposed to the spotted pattern of a Bekko.  A deep Sumi (Black) color is most desirable with no dull spots or black speckles.   

Closed For Winter

Our Retail Store is Closed for the season as of October 1, 2012. Koi and Supplies are still available for purchase by appointment. Please call us at 717-856-0843 to schedule a time. We will be reopening Early Spring 2013 with a HUGE Selection of KOI & Butterfly KOI Thank you to all of our customers for a Great Year!! Dean Deimler Koi To The World