This 10" Doitsu Tancho Sanke Koi features a striking red (hi) Tancho marking centered on the head, creating a bold and highly sought-after focal point. The body displays a clean white (shiroji) base accented by scattered black (sumi) markings, adding contrast and visual texture while maintaining balance.
The Doitsu (scaleless) body enhances the clarity of the pattern, giving the koi a smooth, refined appearance. A neat dorsal row of scales adds structure without distracting from the overall clean presentation. The sumi is well-distributed along the body, complementing the Tancho marking without competing with it.
Tancho-pattern koi are prized for their simplicity and symbolism, and this example combines that classic appeal with the added depth of Sanke-style sumi. The result is a koi that is both elegant and visually dynamic.
At 10 inches, this koi offers strong pond presence and a highly recognizable pattern that stands out immediately. An excellent choice for collectors looking for a unique centerpiece fish with both tradition and character.
Kloubec Koi Farm is a family-owned American koi breeder established in 1981. Located on 80 acres with 60 outdoor ponds and a 300,000-gallon indoor facility, we raise our koi on-site and do not import fish for resale. Every koi completes a comprehensive health and quarantine protocol before being offered for sale, and we have never experienced a case of Koi Herpes Virus (KHV).