Forum: Please Judge this Koi - Warning! For Serious Critique

i just want to share with you all and see what you think. this is the same fish. third pic was sept 2007 it was a few inches longs, just under 3. as of last weekend (aug 21st) it is just about 15. (2nd pic) what do you all think of it? by no stretch would it make it as a show koi, but this is...

i loved heonon GR Bekko wanted to share mine. what do you all think?

:confused: it it a bekko or uts? is it good or bad?

the woman of the house just pick this ogon up, and she got it cheap. what do you think? male/female? hows the body? will try and get some pics in the sun this weekend. thank you

I have been hunting a Hoshikin Kohaku for a while, and finally pulled the trigger!!! This is a 20in Female. The pics were taken right out of the shipping bag...the shiro is getting better by the hour. The dealer is Mcbrides oak ridge koi AKA mokoi in missouri. Opinions are appreciated!!!

Thai breeder born in 2009 Female, 50 cm (20in)

Comments would be appreciated about the koi in the picture and video. Sorry about the quality. The store owner's wife was against me taking the picture and video so I took it before the owner changed his mind. I'm not looking to show, just as a personal pond pet. What are your thoughts for the...

PLease Judge this fish , 5" and no other information .

35 cm japanease breeder = takigawa bought from a4koi in england http://www.a4koi.com/koi.php?extra=1 pic from when first bought into country size 31cm now bulked out alot more all comments welcome

This guy was in my mom's prefab for about a year or so. we took it out do to stunting. moved it to my pond. any inputs i can pass onto mom?

no nothing about this type of koi. what are some points i should look for? is this to dark /light for its age? 8.5 in. is this a good one? it is from a auction site most of you know. what kind of pattern should i look for? thank you

:D: my new sanke... what do you all think???

THoughts? It isn't mine but I figured I'd post it for my best friend who has their own pond. Let's look at the positives and negatives.

I let my wife pick one out to grow. I know the beni is "missing" from the head area, but MY hope is that it fills in with sumi....long shot I know. any thoughts are welcome. nice long body for a tosai showa methinks... EThan

about these two koi. thanks for your imput

Dainichi born in 2009 sex not sure, 35cm (14in)

Thai breeder born in 2009 Male, 50cm (20in)

Dainichi male and female . 15 and 17 inches . Just out of the box so a little stressed .

Isa Showa, born in 2009 Probably Female, 35 cm Please give your comment.

what do you all think of this little guy, and what does his future holds?

Kondo Kohaku, born in 2009 Female, 50 cm Please give your comment.

Kondo Showa, born in 2009 Female 50 cm Please give your comment.

I just bought this new very young koi today. I did not buy this koi as a show quality so I just wanted to make that clear first off. But I would like to learn more about the different kinds of koi and their good and bad points. I would appreciate all info about this new friend of mine, you won't...

sorry for the bad photos. but what do you all think about the sanke in them?

All, I am considering purchaing this 4 year old Hoshikin, I am new to the hobby so I need some help. What would be a reasonable price for her, Thanks, David

Hi all: Here's a SFF Kohaku we bought about 6 weeks ago. The first picture is when we brought it home (~11"). The rest are from last week, during a S/S session (the water was pretty dirty in the sedative tank). The last two are a little grainy, taken as the sedative was wearing off. Also,...

yama is from ogata and 10 inches kohaku is from muryama and about 8 inches i know they are only tiddlers but itsjust a bit of growing on fun

What do you think of this Dainichi Showa? Only a sansai and already 70cm.:jaw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7POJT9DAB18

What? You thought you were gonna see six nisai's glamor shots?

I'm asking, as a newbie, what you feel the future might be for this showa. My untrained, novice eye sees: Large beni pattern. Does this fall under "big fish pattern" and will stretch out nicely over a larger fish? Is it realistic to expect this beni to break up a little and become multiple...

I was just curious about predictions. This is a 5 inch hatchling showa from blackwater creek. I have never grown out a domestic showa...and have no idea what to expect. I would guess that the sumi will recede on the fins and body as it will on an asagi-magoi type showa. The beni pattern underneath...

I have always liked the Goshiki-Showa variety from Otsuka. I even tried to breed them myself a few years ago. The breeding was successful...the raising humbled me quite a bit. I finally found one that really made me pull the trigger for a purchase. This one is 12in and from Otsuka. I do not know...

Finally found a place within 2 hours that sells koi that isn't a pet store or garden center. She even had some imports. Picked up this little guy and have him in QT. Breeder unknown, forgot to ask. I know there probaby isn't much to critique at this small size but any thoughts? I think that may...

This is one of the kids I picked up and shared: http://www.koiphen.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97777&highlight=tosai Every indication she is a she :clap: and she's growing well. She was about 7" (1st pic) when I got her, was 8" (2nd pic) when I moved her to the pond and is currently 12.5"...

Honestly? Have you seen such cool looking fish? So interesting! ANYWAYS, do any of these have any potential outside being colorful and unique pond glubs? I'm trying to learn what to look for at the moment and am considering getting one in october. Here's the list in order of first appearance,...

Ok, so. I think she is a Platinum Ogon, at this point. She was born sometime this year, 2010, as she is only about 3-4 inches long, i am guessing. She is beautiful to my eyes and is quite a pleasure to watch, but I am wondering if she is show quality? Hard to tell at this age, but man oh man is she...

Hey everyone. I am new to this forum so I guess I have to learn alot from many of you ;). Here is the story, Just like every one else, I always want a SU from Omosako. I found a very nice one about 2-3 weeks ago but the price is unbelievable, so I had to pass on that one and now there is one up for...

Hello Folks, I was asked to take part in this thread and I have done - however, although I will give my opinions regarding the Koi pics posted, it is less than irrelevant in many ways. Example, the Gin Matsuba I didn't post a reply to, is just a regular grade Koi. However, it IS a pretty fair...

picking this one up in a few weeks gin rin kindai dhowa from aoki 58cm

Both of these fish were born in 2009; the Sanke is 13 inches (33 cm) and the Showa is 13.4 inches (34 cm). They're from Yamamatsu Koi Farm. What are the pros and cons of each one, which is the better fish overall, and why?

This is a newly purchased Tancho Sanke 26cm from Oishi Farm Koi. Please feel free to comment. Thank you.

This is a newly purchased Sanke 26cm from Oishi Farm Koi. Please feel free to comment. Thank you.

wondering how this one will grow out, alot of others are nice but this little guy just pops. about 3 inches

I purchased 2 new Sanke at Andy's Koi in Anaheim, Ca. for his grow out contest. He brought in approx. 1200 Tosai, all one price $100.00 and if they turn out, I will take them back in May, 2011 to be entered in the Koi show which is the end of the contest. Although, I think the ones bought this...

I got them from Genkikoi. They're all about 6-7". Any thoughts on these fish would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all.

The doitsu showa and sanke are about 8in, from Hoshino. A good doitsu showa is always a tough find..I thought this one would turn out nice. The sanke simply caught my eye. The Asagi is from Blackwater..around 5-6in. I have no luck with asagi...the heads always darken in my pond. This one seems to...

The one with the most black lol.. some of the last pics doesn't show the whole fish but i wanted to add them incase there is something that isn't in the others as clear. good the bad and future?

Best pics I have so far. Whats the good and the bad and future hopes.

One of my 2 showa's this one might be a female but time will tell. first pic top left, 2nd pic top left, 3rd top, 4th top right 5th right.. good, bad, future?

Hello, This is an Ogata showa. It's about 6 inches. Please give me your comments. I hope to learn from this koi. So, the more comments you give me, the merry I would be. Thank you.

I am entering this koi to a Koi show in Bangkok on July 2nd, 2010. Your opinion?

I am entering this koi to a Koi show in Bangkok on July 2nd, 2010. Your opinion?

I am entering this koi to a Koi show in Bangkok on July 2nd, 2010. Your opinion?

Hello, This is an Ogata Ginrin Benigoi. It's about 7 inches. Please give me your comments. I hope to learn from this koi. So, the more comments you give me,the merry I would be. Thank you.

Was moving some fish today. This morning this showa was 21" We think it is a Marudo fish but not positive. Three year old. What ya think of him. Sorry about the photo quality.

50cm nisai Oct 09

Do any of you out there find elegance and appeal with this simple, retro two step pattern like I do? This fish was the one I picked for free (buy five, pick a free one) at 5". It's probably about 13" now - I've had it about a year. My pond is overcrowded so the fish don't grow fast. It's got...

hello all, This is my 2 years old Nisei kohaku, please comment! thanks Arowana

Hello, , Any thoughts on this male, 8 inch Yamakazi ochiba would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! KD:yes:

Please do not hesitate for any good or bad comment, any possible good future? He/she is from Nigata, but not sure about the breeder, it is not an expensif koi I paid 200$ Can.

Breeder: Ogata Size: 10 in. Sex: unknown Age: Tosai Any comments?

here they are sorry pics are from my phone so not the best quality and i was also balancing myself from falling into the pond

this one is 55 cm long maybe a little more and is from miyatora is a female sanke 2 years old

What do you think? Dainichi Female Jumbo Tosai just a touch under 14"....Hotaru bloodline....Growing in my garage QT. I pulled it up to inspect because I thought there might be an ulcer on the back portion of the koi....(see pic) However, it is secondary beni. (I compared to previous pic from...

this one is a sanke from the breeder sakuma 50 cm long and female

I got this Tosai from Kodama - it's going into our local club's mudpond - can't wait to see it in the fall. It's about 10".

15.5" Breeder: Quality Koi Farm Sex: Undetermined Year: nisai (began year at 6-7") Please Critique.

different bloodline than the other I believe. thoughts?

I like it :yes:

jUDGE THIS FISH! (please)

please critique (first picture was with a flash, which is why the beni looks much lighter)

tell me what you think . male 18 " (yes rain it is 18 inches :doh::there:)

This showa has alot of BLACK, but at the same time, i like it. What are the pro and cons about this koi?

Before somebody rips in to me for my pics, I know that photos are awful . I am attending Rain's "how to take amazing pics of very little work" class in the near future .. But in the mean time . I have a question . These are pics of a sekuguchi showa I bought 1.5 years ago as tosai . She is...

From Ogata, born 2008... named Vi :cool3: This one lives in my QT for now. Brad

Put a deposit on this today did I pick good?Sorry for bad pics Bout 6-7 inches.It comes from blackwater farms.Its lips are red does that hurt the quality at all?

I don' t often post here as I am not very game. This koi is now male,3 yrs old and 41cms.I would like a simple evaluation.His pattern is still evolving and not totally finished but I am t.hinking that his Hi is ok. Sorry about the glare on his head.

She has some marks from being beat up during breeding but what ya think?I wanna reduce my fish load.Its up to you guys.Im thinking the axe.

Picked these up from Richard from SJ koi. Both are 11 inches. What do you guys think?

These are currently the only 3 pictures I have of this koi and I know they are not much for critiquing but would still like to hear opinions on what you can see.

14" male or female and how's the quality?