This 12.5-inch Beni Kikokuryu koi showcases a refined balance of metallic brilliance and evolving pattern. Built on a highly reflective platinum (hikari) base, this fish features layered black (sumi) markings accented with touches of deep red (beni), creating a sophisticated and ever-changing visual profile.
Beni Kikokuryu are prized for their dynamic nature. The sumi pattern can shift with water temperature and seasonal changes, while the metallic skin maintains a clean, luminous foundation. The added beni introduces warmth and rarity, setting this variety apart from standard Kikokuryu.
Key features of this specimen include:
- Bright, mirror-like platinum skin with strong luster
- Emerging and developing sumi pattern with soft, transitional edges
- Subtle but distinct beni accents adding depth and uniqueness
- Clean doitsu scaling along the dorsal line, highlighting structure
- Balanced body conformation with strong growth potential
At 12.5 inches, this koi sits in a highly desirable size range—large enough to command attention in the pond while still offering significant room for future development in both size and pattern evolution.
This is an excellent choice for collectors who appreciate metallic koi with movement, transformation, and a more nuanced color palette.
Kloubec Koi Farm is a family-run American koi breeder founded in 1981. Operating across 80 acres with over 60 outdoor ponds and a 300,000-gallon indoor system, every koi is bred and raised on-site rather than imported. Each fish undergoes a comprehensive health screening and quarantine protocol before sale, and the farm has maintained a flawless record with zero cases of Koi Herpes Virus (KHV).