Are German Tri-color koi easy to keep, or is the Nine-striped Dragon easier to keep?

The body of the German Tri-color is of the mirror carp type, belonging to the few-scaled or scaleless type of koi. Its markings are the same as those of the Red Tri-color, with continuous red markings from the head through the back all the way to the caudal peduncle of theTaisho Sanshokukoi.

Its red markings appear as a continuous pattern running through the entire body, from the head all the way to the tail. The white markings generally appear at the edges of the belly or the edges of the head, while the black markings play a decorative role and are relatively sparse.

They generally appear on the shoulders, the trunk or the tail, and some fish may have them in several of these areas, but they will not cut off the red markings from the middle; they only serve as an embellishment.

Because the German Tri-color is scaleless or has few scales, its body is especially smooth and translucent. This fish is especially cute and particularly good-looking during its juvenile stage, and is highly favored by people.

Secondly, in the way the markings are displayed, the red markings must be continuous and must not be interrupted by black or white markings in the middle, and it is best if the red markings appear in large amounts while the black and white markings appear very few and very small. The black and white markings should be dotted on the body like tiny florets; the black markings should look somewhat like they were dabbed on with a brush, and the white markings should be sprinkled on the body like tiny snowflakes. Only then does it look beautiful and elegant when appreciated.