This 9" Showa Koi features a dynamic black (sumi)-based pattern layered with red (hi) and white (shiroji) accents, creating a bold and expressive appearance. The sumi is prominent across the body, forming a strong foundation that defines the traditional Showa style.
Touches of red provide contrast and focal points, while areas of white help break up the darker pattern, giving the koi visual balance. The overall layout leans more artistic and modern, with an almost ink-brush quality to the sumi placement.
The pectoral fins show darker coloration, consistent with Showa characteristics, adding to the cohesive look. As this koi continues to develop, the sumi may further refine and deepen, enhancing contrast over time.
At 9 inches, this koi offers solid pond presence with a unique, high-contrast pattern that stands out from more conventional placements. A great option for collectors who appreciate bold, sumi-forward Showa with evolving 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).