Imported Showa Japanese Descent Koi
Showa koi are often referred to as heavy, magnificent or majestic. This particular koi variety has a base color of black with red and white markings. The Showa pattern koi is named for the period in Japanese history in which it originates, and that period began in 1926. The koi of Japanese descent we offer here at Petsolutions are AAA quality rated and hand picked for quality of not only color but also body conformation. When koi are shown at events in Asia, they are usually shown in round pools and they are always viewed from above. Koi when viewed from the side do not show their best color, as the majority of the pigment is on the top side of the fish.
Koi can grow to be quite large at adult size, so a large pond of hundreds or thousands of gallons is recommended for the koi to remain at its best. Many varieties of quality pellet and stick formula pond foods are available for koi, and will be the base of any koi diet.
