Originally Posted by
Asagibottom
So this is one of several shusui I’ve collected. I’ll admit- not the most beautiful fish in the world and these pictures aren’t the greatest either. However, I do believe the fish is of some quality and the pictures don’t necessarily do it justice.
I know to determine the quality of a koi, one must judge the skin, the scale formation, the depth of color and placement, contour and shape of body as well as size and overall aesthetic.
In light of this, I ask two questions: how does it compare with some real bell dingers that often win runner up?
And if it were a fish sold by Oya or any other reputable breeder, what would you price this fish at?
And before we get started, I would like to save you some time...
Yes, I know the photo quality is terrible- let’s make the best of this I bowled fish.
Yes, I know it’s difficult to tell the skin quality and other key features, but again, as above...
Yes, it’s a shusui and probably not the best quality- I can handle it. Either way, I don’t care!
And last but not least, the fish has a very bright white face, a dark orange/red around blue eyes and is length: 16” it is in its 2nd year. Will be 2 in a few months.
Picture to follow.