Showa Sansoku

Showa Koi type or often referred to as a Sanshoku Showa Koi fish that has its own challenges for the Koi hobbyist. Colors on Showa tend to frequent changes along with the growth of Koi fish. This makes the hobbyist should have foresight in choosing, predicting the future of koi and how to maintain it. Showa Koi Sansoku the three colors red, white and black as well as Sanke. It's just a different percentage of color alone. Showa. Black color percentage in more than Showa Sanke.

In the classification of Showa Koi fish in the family Sanke (Kohaku, Sanke and Showa) which biasanyan a cross between Kohaku Koi with Shiro Utsuri. Showa Classic has a percentage of 40% red color, 40% black and 20% white color. Modern Showa has a percentage of the Red, Black and White alike. To get the maximum results Showa Koi hobbyist recommend maintenance Showa Koi on Hard Water. Hard water will improve the quality of Sumi / black on Showa.

Based on the opinion of Dr. Arthur Lembke there are several criteria that can be applied in selecting the type of Showa Koi. The following points of these tips:

• Have All the good Kohaku pattern. Showa Koi contains colors such as red and white Kohaku koi, note this pattern, both of Quality Hi (red) maupu white.
• Head Consisting of 3 colors of Red, White and Black in the same amount.
• Color Patterns in the head is best Kohaku pattern and a black V-shaped strip On.
• Color Pattern Black On Showa will continue to grow, select which had warrants meraqh and white good.
• Color Red No Showa could initially colored Orange and will develop into red as they grow.
• Pectoral Fin Ideally almost all black except for the outer portion.
• Should Not red fins, All fins are white or slightly black.
• Percentage of color on Showa Classic is 40% red, 40% and 20% Putih.Modern Itam Showa has a percentage of the Red, Black and White alike.
• Showa Koi hardest is selected when young because it is always changing as it grows.

Happy Choosing Showa.

Hikari Moyo

Hikari Moyo is a group of metallic koi with color patterns on their bodies. Major varieties of Hikari Moyo include Sakura Ogon, Kikusui, Yamato Nishiki, Kujyaku, Lemon Hariwake and more. In Japanese, hikari means metallic and moyo means pattern.

Among the metallic koi, there are three groups: Hikari Muji, Hikari Moyo and Hikari Utsuri. Hikari Muji is easy to identify because they are metallic koi with no pattern. Hikari Moyo and Hikari Utsuri, on the other hand, are both patterned metallic koi. Some people may be confused withthe difference, and the easiest way to differentiate the two is that metallic versions of Showa, Shiro Utsuri and Hi Utsuri are all Hikari Utsuri. The rest are Hikari Moyo, such as the metallicversions of Kohaku and Sanke.

When appreciating the Hikari Moyo group, there are two characteristics that one must pay attention to: the sheen and the excellence of the base variety.

When you look at the names of koi varieties, what comes first is always more important than the following word. Let’s take Ginrin Kohaku, for example. Ginrin Kohaku are red and white koi(Kohaku) with diamond scales (Ginrin). When you have an excellent Kohaku pattern koi with poorGinrin and a koi with poor Kohaku-patterned koi but excellent Ginrin, a poor-patterned Kohaku wi th superior Ginrin will win. That is because the Ginrin feature is more important than the Kohaku feature. This is why we call the koi Ginrin Kohaku, not Kohaku Ginrin.

The same principle applies here, too. Remember that Hikari Moyo is a koi with two features: hikari (metallic) and moyo (pattern). The importance of the metallic feature outweighs the pattern of the base variety. Therefore, the degree of the sheen is the most important key factor in the appreciation of Hikari Utsuri.

Knowing this, how can we tell the quality of the sheen? The face and the pectoral fins are the places to look at. These two areas show the innate sheen quality of the koi the most. Please look for a clean and shiny face and pectoral fins.

Again, Hikari Moyo are the metallic version of other varieties such as Kohaku, Sanke and Goshiki, so it is important that you understand the appreciation of these base varieties. For example, Kohaku is a two-colored koi … therefore the balance of the two colors is important, especially the face and odome. As for Sanke, it would be ideal to have a Kohaku pattern and a few lacquer Sumi spots that support the Kohaku pattern.

The names of the varieties in Hikari Moyo may be a little confusing, especially when you think of the Doitsu version of them. Allow me to list some of the major varieties’ names and their definitions:

• Sakura Ogon: Metallic-scaled Kohaku
• Yamato Nishiki: Metallic-scaled Sanke. This variety is very hard to find nowadays. Only Marusaka Koi Farm provides quality Yamato Nishiki.
• Kujaku: Metallic-scaled Goshiki
• Kikusui: Metallic Doitsu Kohaku
• Heisei Nishiki: Doitsu metallic Yamato Nishiki

Kujyaku

A Kujyaku is mainly a Gin Matsuba with a Hi pattern of a Kohaku. The most recognizable feature of the Kujyaku is that each scale has the characteristic Ai (indigo blue) pattern of a Matsuba. The brilliance of the metallic shine and beautiful net pattern makes Kujyaku a popular choice among koi owners.

Tips to make a good koi fish pond

Comfortable dwelling will be stunning with beautiful koi fish pond, both in front and in the room of the house. Today many people are interested in adding a fish pond can be a calming area as well as enhance its occupancy. To admire the beauty of koi fish, you just need to visit the pool and see the koi fish swim agility. With a range of striking colors, the koi fish is very interesting. This is one reason why the price of fish is quite expensive. To make these fish remain healthy, you must make the appropriate pool for him.

Determine the design of a koi fish pond minimalist is important. Although the concept is simple, but you still have to decorate it in such a way to make it look more beautiful. Generally, the shape of a fish pond is square. But it would be very boring and monotonous when you make this kind of fish kolan. For that reason, you can add natural stone. This natural stone will be very interesting decorator pool. Placing stone fountains with attractive design amid pools will also enhance the beauty of your simple pond.

Adjust the size of the pond with an area of the house into the next important thing. As we know, a simple koi fish ponds should not be made with a small size. To obtain the appropriate size, you should pay attention to your home area. Do not get too large pond make your surrounding space is reduced. Make sure the fish pond area that you create does not make the house into a narrow yard. Note also the laying of the fish pond that you created. For the elongated yard area, you can make an elongated fish anyway. For a fairly wide area, making the pool with a diameter large enough to be an attractive option.

Materials used in making fish ponds should also be considered. In general, fish ponds made using sand and cement. This material may blend quite monotonous and too ordinary for your pool. This will change if you add natural stone in the process of resolving your fish pond. To simplify the maintenance process, it would be wise if you choose a material that is easy to clean. In the treatment, you should regularly clean the water in the pond. Wash moss and dirt that make your pool becomes cloudy. Because the koi fish is a fish that is quite fragile, you should use the appropriate filter system. Similarly Adjust filter size to the size of your fish pond. This will make your filters capable of handling a large pool.

For placement of fish ponds adapted to the needs and tastes of you, get in front, side and pool house. Here are some photos of koi fish pond with an attractive design that you can make inspiration.

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Have you heard about WOVA-FH? WOVA-FH is an alternative to traditional practices in controlled spawning fish. Traditionally, farmers have used the pituitary gland for controlled  spawning fish. However, the use of the pituitary gland has its own drawbacks. Low probability of success because it is practically impossible to maintain uniformity in the product. Additionally, causing the handling of post-breeding and nesting to stress, which can lead to death. Problems as mentioned above always forcing farmers to seek alternative products. 

One alternative product is WOVA-FH. But, This week we try this product and the result is 100% fail. If you have any other experience, please share your story.

Tancho Koi

Tancho Koi with a distinctive red color round on the head and the color does not appear anywhere else ti. A blend of white and red dots on koi Tancho similar to the flag of Japan. If red round on the head followed by the advent of color in another place then the koi is known Maruten.

Although usually associated with Kohaku Tancho, namely on bgaian pattern red round head and other body parts are white, but any type of koi can essentially form a pattern Tancho. Examples are Tancho Ogon, namely metallic koi (platinum, Nezu Ogon, koi yellow) with metallic red dots only on the head.

In addition there is also a pattern that appears to Tancho Sanke and Showa koi species. And usually Tancho pattern that existed at Gosanke class (Kohaku, Sanke, Showa) that often appear in the contest koi.

To assess Koi Tancho important to note is the base color that is clean and solid. The red color became Tancho pattern should be sharp and round. Large red dots cover all parts of the head but not up to the face and eyes koi. In addition to these criteria the criteria koi good in general also applies to Tancho.

Tancho Kohaku Koi usually becomes the icon of Tancho ideal, because it is a plain white background will add graceful clean Tancho Kohaku. Moreover scales must also be neat because it will add to the beauty of the Tancho.

At the young age of the red color pattern on Tancho sometimes unstable. The red color may fade even disappear for several reasons, such as stress and the environment does not support. Therefore in choosing Tancho choose one that has a red thick enough quality.

Tancho indeed one of koi quite charming as a variation of the various patterns of koi. Many fans who complete the collection with Tancho Koi.

How to Choose Koi Fish For Ornamental Fish

For the new koi fish hobbyist, sometimes have problems in choosing a good koi fish that deserve to be developed. Therefore in need of accuracy in choosing a koi fish, especially health problems, complexion and body shape. Here we will discuss how to choose the koi as ornamental fish, while I select a koi fish for Contest / Show can be viewed on How to Select Fish KOI.

Before we choose koi, we must make a koi pond first. Do not let the koi fish pond has come but is still not available, or not 100% completed. After that a new purchase koi fish with an amount not exceeding the capacity of a koi pond. Here are some things you should check when we buy and how to choose ornamental fish koi as we are.

How to Choose Koi Fish For Ornamental Fish

Body Shape Fish KOI

Check the shape of the body of the koi fish, koi fish choose who has the ideal body shape. Note the ratio between the height and length of the body koi. Ideally, the ratio is 1: 2, 1: 3. Another option is elongated rounded body shape and not too fat. If the views and over, his back looked straight line alias not curved.

Style swim calm and balanced

Koi fish swimming motion that balance is affected by the position of the fins, symmetrical pairs. Koi fish are striped body balance, among koi hobbyists is said to have a good jitai.

Koi Fish Fins

Pectoral fins and pelvic fins should be as large koi. In addition, the size of the dorsal fin and tail fin must be proportionate to the height and length of the body. Select finned koi fish upright. That is, the fin does not fall limp.

Head shape

Koi fish we choose must have the head shape, eyes, mouth, and gills proportional or mismatched. Note also the shape of the nose, do not choose a koi that has a nose too sharp or too entrance to drown in the pile of meat. When the nose was open, most likely the koi fish has experienced pain on the gills.

Pattern and Color Fish KOI

Koi fish that we choose must have brilliant color and contrast. Likewise, color pattern, the color pattern should have clear boundaries. For example, the red color on Kohaku must be absolutely brilliant and looks bright. While the white color must be white as snow, not yellowish or do not have patches of other colors.

The meeting between the red and white colors should be sharp borders, no gradations of shade of color was red. The gradation often found in local koi fish. For example, a koi fish is not worth mentioning as Tancho Kohaku when adorned with a red circle on the head extends to the eyes, nose, or to the back. Such Koi simply called Kohaku. Meanwhile, a new koi fish is recognized as a type of Ogon when no other color speck on metallic platinum color.

KOI Fish Health

Be sure to avoid choosing koi fish that appear lethargic, swimming movements slow and unbalanced, or many dwell at the bottom of the pool. The gills were moving quickly indicates the fish is experiencing difficulty breathing, avoid choosing the koi because the condition is not healthy.

KOI Fish Behavior

Do not select koi are always alone or away from his friends. Such behavior can be regarded as koi instincts so as not to transmit the disease to his friends.

How to choose ornamental fish koi fish as above can be followed easily. Although we find koi that have bright colors and qualifies as a quality koi, should we not take a risk by buying koi who experience a range of symptoms as above. Because although curable, there is the possibility of the koi fish will have a physical disability or growth is not perfect.

Koi Pond as a Media Therapy and Relaxation

A comfortable, beautiful, and cool is everyone's dream. How happy when you have a house that also serves as a place of relaxation relieve fatigue or routine work in the office. According to research, the movement of fish in the pond that gracefully and slowly eliminate, or at least reduce the level of stress on a person.

Coupled with the gurgling sound of water will surely cause a sensation of relaxation that is remarkable. You can prove this if you are in a rural atmosphere that sounds glaze flow of river water which creates small ripples river after hitting rocks. Without realizing it, your heart will dissolve merged in an atmosphere of peace and coolness so deep.

Koi fish spawning Part I

Pond prepared for koi fish spawning measuring 4 x 6 meters. Mains included in the spawning pond at around 16:00 and will begin to spawn midnight. The female will swim around the pond with the male followed behind. The longer their movement more exciting. Attaching the male body when following the female. At its peak, the female will spend the eggs with the occasional jump into the air.

The female activity immediately followed by the male spread sperm. Eggs affected will stick to "kakaban" sperm or egg engaging other material and difficult to be separated. Also there are some eggs fall to the bottom of the pool. Marriage finished in the morning. Parent immediately separated from the egg. If late, the eggs can be consumed by the female. There are two ways to separate the parent of eggs produced.

First, the parent of the spawning pond and keep the eggs hatch in the pond. The second way to move the eggs to a hatchery pond. The first way is more practical because the savings pool. To prevent fungus, eggs soaked first in Malachyt green solution with a concentration of 1 / 300,000 for 15 minutes before it is placed in the hatchery pond. When will soak the eggs, should kakaban shake the water that dirt may cover the eggs could be released.

In order to hatch properly, koi fish eggs must always be submerged in water and the water temperature be kept constant constant. When the temperature is too cold hatchery can run longer, but when it is too high then the eggs may die and rot.

So that the egg can be completely submerged, the circuit should kakaban drowned in the pond. Therefore we can use a banana stem. Cut three pieces of banana stem for 40 cm, then place over a series of kakaban DNG two sections of bamboo as a base. In order to be stable, the gedebog leveled at between sides.

In within 2-3 days is generally the eggs have started to hatch, as well as the very slow 2 days then, kakaban can be removed and relocated to other areas, in because the whole egg has hatched. Kakaban must shake the water first, so that no seeds were brought participate. Kakaban then washed and dried so that it can be used again in other opportunities.

In because koi seed remains tender age of 1 week, usually the eggs hatch the koi in the hapa soft-edged sac usual for storing seeds. In the hapa, seeds can be more easily collected and not easily washed away.

Koi newly hatched keep bringing yolk as the first major food supplies. Throughout they did not yet require food from the outside in because after all devices have not established prima digestion. Within two or three days then, they have started to swim. At this time was the time for us to menyedia-kan food for seed. These seeds must be transferred to the other pool that contains a lot of natural foods.

Popular Swimming Jewels

Koi carp fish farming as ornamental fish originally came from Japan. Actually koi carp is the result of crossbreeding of multicolored goldfish (carp). Years ago, farmers in Niigata Japan needs a source of protein during the long winter. They maintain the carp in the pond until they reach a certain size. In the end the farmers realize that some of the goldfish has a different color, so that they continue to nurture and upbringing. From there the beginning of koi fish farming started so until several hundred years later progressing quite rapidly.

As the development of fish farming koi, koi fish species undergo development and growth into many types. The types are based on the color pattern koi, scales and others. In the end a lot of the types of koi fish koi fish arranged in classification as identification. In each class there are several sub-categories are also quite a lot of variety. Koi fish are common classification consists of Koi types Gosanke, Shiro, Utsurimono, Asagi, Tancho, Hikarimono, Goromo, Hikarimoyo, Matsuba, and Kawarimono. The following is a discussion of the most popular type on the classification of koi:

Gosanke
Koi Koi Gosanke classification is the most popular and commonly found among the fans Koi. Which are included in this category is the Kohaku, Sanke, and Showa. Family Gosanke a Koi combination with the color black, red and white. Except Kohaku who do not have an element of black color.

• Kohaku

Kohaku Koi with a red and white colors. Red pattern called Hi. Hi should be thick with good edge. There are various differences in color pattern Kohaku. There are broken, there is a big and good menyapu.Kohaku memilikii pattern that does not go down past the eyes and balanced.

• Sanke

Sanke is like a ball Kohaku koi (black and white), but they have a pattern of black along their backs. Black pattern called Sumi. Looking for a good Sanke is like having a Kohaku Hi pattern. Black pattern may not appear on the head. Sanke is persilangangan Kohaku with Shiro Bekko.

• Showa

Showa Koi color is White, Black and Red. Showa is usually the result of a cross between a Kohaku and Shiro Utsuri.