Koi Type Part II :Utsurimono,Asagi and Tancho

This continuance of the first article about Koi Classification to help us know and familiar with koi variety. In this article the next three tipe of koi Utsurimono, Asagi and Tancho will describe.

UTSURIMONO

Utsurimono is The black Koi with a colored pattern.Include in Utsurimono type are Shiro Utsuri , Hi Utsuri and Ki Utsuri.



Shiro Utsuri
Shiro Utsuri are like Showa, they are a black skinned Koi, but Shiro Utsuri only have one pattern,
white. A good Shiro Utsuri will have a nice balance between the white (shiro) and black (sumi).

When buying, look for a unique pattern.
Be careful when selecting a Shiro Utsuri, look for any small black dots, these will only get worse
as the Koi ages. If you have the chance, see if you can find a older brother or sister to the Koi that
you are looking at and then study it to see how it has developed.

Hi Utsuri
Hi Utsuri are like Showa, they are a black skinned Koi, but Hi Utsuri only have one pattern,
red. A good Hi Utsuri will have a nice balance between the red (hi) and black (sumi).


When buying, look for a unique pattern.
Be careful when selecting a Hi Utsuri, look for any small black dots, these will only get worse
as the Koi ages. If you have the chance, see if you can find a older brother or sister to the Koi that
you are looking at and then study it to see how it has developed.

Ki Utsuri
Ki Utsuri are like Showa, they are a black skinned Koi, but Ki Utsuri only have one pattern,yellow. A good Ki Utsuri will have a nice balance between the yellow (ki) and black (sumi).When buying, look for a unique pattern.


ASAGI
The blue/grey Koi with a red pattern. Include in Asagi type are Asagi and Shusui

Asagi
Asagi are one of the original types of Koi. This is evident with their coloration, red and blue/grey.

When looking at an asagi, the red (hi) should be even on both sides and the grey scales shouldn't
have any flaws.

Shusui

Shusui are the mostly scaless verion of the Asagi. There is usually one row of dark scales on top and one row along the lateral line. Check all over the Shusui before you buy it to make sure that it has a complete row of scales. Also, make that they are straight and do not distort the look of the Koi.

TANCHO

The Koi with a pattern only on their Maruten spots.

Tancho Goromo

Tancho Goromo are just like regular Goromo, but they only have a pattern on their maruten spot,the pattern on the head. Tancho Goromo's are very rare, if you see one, buy it. These do not come around very often. The skin should be very white and the maruten spot should be symmetrical. The maruten spot should sit between and slightly behind the eyes.

The Tancho Koi, the ones with a nice head pattern, are one of the Japanese'
favorite types of Koi. It is because this pattern looks like their national flag and
the red crowned crane (Grus japonensis). Every Koi collector needs at least one
Tancho in their collection.

Tancho Kohaku

Tancho Kohaku, the most common type of Tancho. This is is a very popular variation of the Kohaku,with the Hi (red) pattern only appearing on the head. The Hi should be circular and should be centered of the Koi's head.There should be no other Hi on the body at all.

Reference:

1.http://www.koipondfever.com/shusui-koi.htm

2.http://www.nishikigoi-info.com/

3. http://www.heavkoi.com
4. http://www.koi.com