the size of the goshiki is 22 inch long, is it a OK goshiki or i just wasted my money.
this picture was taken december 20, 2017 at kodama koi farm in hawaii
and this picture was taken march 13, 2018 after i picked it up from the farm.
the size of the goshiki is 22 inch long, is it a OK goshiki or i just wasted my money.
this picture was taken december 20, 2017 at kodama koi farm in hawaii
and this picture was taken march 13, 2018 after i picked it up from the farm.
I was expecting the sumi to darken which it didn't. I agree with rain and take it as a learning fish.it pretty much failed imo
Hi
Thanks for the replies, i paid around $750 for this koi,
Can you guys show me were the beni breaking apart. Im pretty much new to this hobby and im clueless on everything.
Taro is a nice guy but i guess his a business man first. Since he never told me about the flaws on this koi.
Is the sumi will come back in time?
I think what you are talking about is the Sashi which on a younger koi is to be expected. The beni issues I believe Mr. Rainblood was talking about are in the actual beni pattern, as I've shown in the enclosed pic.
While this koi is not indicative of the quality that Kanno is known for, I do think this koi is worth holding on to to see where it is going.
The beni has held as it was from the original pic, even that tiny little dot on the right above the gill. Give it time. It may yet disappoint but for now enjoy the journey. I expect the gray color to come and go until the koi is about 4-5 years old. If the beni holds and more gray returns, you will have gotten your money's worth.
I did say i would keep it for a reason
You said it had failed in an earlier post.
I've seen you change your mind on a number of critiques and it may not be very helpful for those seeking guidance. It can be very confusing especially if you are interpreting what another member has said. The orange areas of Sashi are NOT failing beni. The beni plates are weaker in the areas I showed.
i'll see your link and raise you:
https://www.koiphen.com/forums/showth...-Shigure/page3
This is where the one I linked ended up. Goshiki aren't necessarily short term investments as evidenced by how long I had that lass and the changes she went through.
so the beni on my goshiki is not fading? its just weak? is it gonna get stronger or it's to late already?