This 11-inch Kikokuryu Butterfly koi delivers a powerful combination of metallic brilliance and dramatic movement. Featuring a reflective platinum (hikari) base layered with deep, lacquer-black sumi, this koi offers striking contrast that stands out immediately in any pond setting.
As a Kikokuryu, this fish carries the signature traits of a doitsu metallic koi with evolving black patterning. The sumi can shift and refine over time, adding long-term visual interest and uniqueness as the koi matures.
What truly elevates this specimen is its butterfly (longfin) form:
- Exceptionally long, flowing pectoral and caudal fins that create graceful, ribbon-like movement
- Strong metallic sheen across the body, enhancing visibility in all lighting conditions
- Clean doitsu scaling along the dorsal line, emphasizing structure and pattern clarity
- Balanced head markings with subtle sumi accents for added character
At 11 inches, this koi is in a prime size range—large enough to make an immediate visual impact while still offering excellent growth potential and continued pattern development.
Ideal for pond owners looking for a high-impact, elegant koi that combines metallic shine with fluid, eye-catching motion.
Kloubec Koi Farm is a second-generation, family-operated koi breeder founded in 1981 in the United States. Spanning roughly 80 acres with more than 60 outdoor ponds and an advanced 300,000-gallon indoor system, every koi is bred and raised on-site—never imported. Each fish completes a strict health screening and quarantine protocol prior to sale, and the farm has maintained a spotless history with zero instances of Koi Herpes Virus (KHV).
