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9.5" "Sol" Yamabuki Ogon Koi #J91812(P6)
Bright, bold and easy to spot in the pond, this 9.5" Yamabuki Ogon Koi showcases the beautiful golden-yellow coloration that makes this variety a longtime favorite among koi keepers. Yamabuki Ogon...
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11" "Bentley" Matsuba Butterfly Koi #J91810(P6)
This 11" Matsuba Butterfly Koi has a rich, dramatic appearance that immediately separates it from more traditional brightly colored koi. Deep charcoal-to-black reticulation covers much of the body,...
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12" "Storm" Shusui Koi #J91826(Q9)
This 12" Shusui Koi has a darker, dramatic interpretation of the classic Shusui look, combining a cool blue-gray body with vivid red-orange hi and pronounced charcoal dorsal scales. The defining...
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12.5" "Hank" Kin Ki Utsuri Koi #J91820(P5)
This 12.5" Kin Ki Utsuri Koi has a dramatic, almost molten appearance created by its combination of metallic gold-orange coloration and deep black sumi. The head and shoulders display especially...
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12" "Tucker" Sanke Koi #J91817(P6)
This 12" Sanke Koi has a bold, colorful presence with a striking combination of vibrant red hi, bright white skin and contrasting black sumi. The rich red pattern commands attention across the head...
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9" "Titan" Kinsui Koi #J91835(X40)
This 9" Kinsui Koi has an especially dramatic appearance, combining the distinctive scaling of Shusui with a bright metallic silver ground. Its standout feature is the impressive row of large, dark...
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10" "Lucy" Beni Kikokuryu Butterfly Koi #J91223(P12)
This 10" Beni Kikokuryu Butterfly Koi is packed with contrast, color and dramatic movement. Its combination of fiery orange-red beni, deep black markings and bright metallic highlights creates an...
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11.5" "Twinkle" Gin Rin Tancho Showa Koi #J91215(Q6)
Meet “Twinkle,” an 11.5" Gin Rin Tancho Showa Koi with a dramatic combination of color, contrast and brilliant reflective scales. Twinkle immediately catches the eye with a
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14" "Lucky Penny" Chagoi Butterfly Koi #J91212(Q6)
This 14" Chagoi Butterfly Koi combines the classic, understated appearance of a Chagoi with the graceful movement of long Butterfly fins. Chagoi are known for their warm, ear
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9.5" "Cherry Noir" Doitsu Sanke Koi #J8207(Q4)
This 9.5" Doitsu Sanke Koi features a clean, scaleless body that highlights its bold three-color pattern. The bright red (hi) is well-developed and balanced across a crisp white (shiroji) base, while...
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12" "Silas" Gin Matsuba Butterfly Koi #J8194(Q7)
This 12" Gin Matsuba Butterfly Koi features a bright metallic silver (gin) body highlighted by the signature pinecone-style reticulation that defines the Matsuba variety. Each scale shows darker...
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11" "Romeo" Doitsu Kohaku Koi #J8192(Q7)
Striking 11-inch Doitsu Kohaku Koi that showcases one of the most beloved color combinations in the koi world—vibrant red-orange beni set against a clean white foundation. The smooth Doitsu body...
Hand-Selected Japanese Bloodline Koi for Sale
The koi for sale in this category have been personally hand-selected by the breeder for their beauty, balance, and overall quality. Each koi is unique, with many meeting or closely conforming to established Japanese koi standards for its variety.
Bred from high-quality Japanese koi bloodlines, most of these koi possess a special trait—exceptional patterning, strong body conformation, or simply that extra spark—that caught Ellen’s eye and earned them a place in this collection. Within this group, you’ll find koi with excellent potential for koi shows, including future award-winners and standout pond fish alike.
Looking for a specific type of koi? Be sure to explore our Shop by Variety page to view koi organized by color, pattern, and variety.
Buyer Confidence
All koi offered for sale are raised in our biosecure production facilities and are guaranteed healthy and KHV-Free, in accordance with USDA APHIS standards. Our koi are carefully monitored and responsibly produced, so you can purchase with confidence knowing your fish are healthy and well-acclimated.
FAQs
Are these koi imported from Japan?
No. These koi are U.S.-bred from premium Japanese koi bloodlines, allowing them to reflect Japanese standards while being better adapted to domestic ponds.
What does “hand-selected” mean?
Each koi was personally chosen by the breeder for standout qualities such as pattern, coloration, body conformation, or overall presence.
Are these koi suitable for koi shows?
Many koi in this category closely conform to recognized Japanese koi standards and show excellent potential for competition.