Hi all, I hope this is the right place to post, as I really am just trying to evaluate a purchase for a pond quality fish, not a show koi. I was thinking of purchasing this koi. It is a Hasegawa male, about 15.75", and right for my limited budget (about $600). I have had a Hasegawa kohaku in the past (victim of the skimmer), and really love the beni colors, so was happy to find a dealer who has them. My old dealer went out of business... I am not an expert, and really can't pick out skin quality based on a pic. Can you let me know your opinions on skin and body, as well as beni? Is the trailing edge of the beni a concern? Some of the scales look lighter there and I really don't want the beni to break... Please let me know, thank you!
Eileen B