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      Showa Tosai

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      They cost about 120$ each and comes from a Ooya koi farm. Most are about 21cm. I can only choose one because of my pond size, need help choosing the best one since I dont have an eye for selecting koi. Thanks in advance!

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      Personally I would take the top left (one of the two), preferably the first choice would be far left one. But that just me. My second choice would be the one next to it.

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      It's hard to assess the beni quality in this one picture, but from what I can see it is not very good. With that said it is hard to pick one also lol.

      They don't seem to have a strong body either...given what we have, I'd like to see more pictures of the third one.

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      i think the beni is questionable too, I'd go for a different one , the bottom one

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      Of the tosai shown in the photo, I would choose the darkest one.

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      Quote Originally Posted by audioenvy View Post
      Of the tosai shown in the photo, I would choose the darkest one.


      The darkest fish down,being the 4th fish?

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      Ohhhhh, i'll look in to it. I personally like the darkest one but i'm not sure if it is worth grooming since I know little when it comes to body and from tho, 120$ is a lot for me right now so I want to have the best possible option. Thank you kind stranger for welcoming me!!!

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      I mean for the price, I kinda expect this is what you are supposed to get. I only have that pic and a video. I can post it if you like :D. thanks for the input!!

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      really? thanks for your input!

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      im leaning towards that too, but i'll hear what others have to say first. Thank you!! :D

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      $100 was a lot to me too...but after one seasons, my new limit jumped to $300...and the trend isn't looking good

      Like I said...beni quality is hard to assess. Assuming they hold, 1 & 3 are more fun to watch growth. The sumi on 4 is nearly finished.

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      Quote Originally Posted by kevins2ooo View Post
      $100 was a lot to me too...but after one seasons, my new limit jumped to $300...and the trend isn't looking good

      Like I said...beni quality is hard to assess. Assuming they hold, 1 & 3 are more fun to watch growth. The sumi on 4 is nearly finished.

      Sumi nearly finished. . .
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