This 12-inch Gin Matsuba Koi features the striking metallic silver sheen and distinctive pinecone-style reticulation that make Matsuba varieties so unique. Each scale is accented with darker centers, creating the classic “pinecone” pattern that runs evenly across the body.
The metallic skin reflects light beautifully in the water, giving this koi a bright, shimmering appearance that stands out easily in any pond. The clean silver base allows the darker reticulation to show clearly, producing a crisp and balanced pattern from head to tail.
Gin Matsuba are especially appreciated for their bold, structured scale pattern and metallic brilliance, which makes them highly visible even in larger ponds. As this koi continues to grow, the reticulation will typically become even more defined, enhancing the traditional Matsuba look.
At 12 inches, #J3103 (P4) has a solid body frame and excellent pond presence, making it a great choice for hobbyists looking to add a bright metallic koi with classic patterning to their collection.
Kloubec Koi Farm is a family-owned American koi breeder established in 1981. Our 80-acre Iowa facility includes over 60 outdoor ponds and a 300,000-gallon indoor system where every koi is bred and raised on-site. We do not import fish for resale. Each koi completes a comprehensive health screening and quarantine protocol before being offered for sale, and in more than four decades Kloubec Koi Farm has never experienced a case of Koi Herpes Virus (KHV).
