How are Five-Color Showa koi? A detailed explanation of the color characteristics of Yellow Bekko koi

Five-Color Showa koi refers to koi in which red, white, blue, and indigo colors appear separately on a black base, and there are black round markings on the pectoral fins.

Five-Color Showa must have black spots on the head, the black spots on the torso appear as continuous large blocks, and there must also be round black spots at the base of the pectoral fins. Five-Color Showa also has the characteristics of Five-Color koi, that is, blue-indigo color appears on a black base, and this is also the main difference between Five-Color Showa and Showa Sanshoku. Based on this, it can be distinguished from Showa Sanshoku.

At the same time, attention should also be paid to distinguishing Five-Color Showa koi from Five-Color koi. Five-Color koi are divided into two types:

One is White Five-Color, and the other is Black Five-Color. Modern White Five-Color is best when blue appears on a white base and a single large, beautiful hi plate is present; if there are black dots or black spots contaminating the hi plate, it is not good. Therefore, mainstream White Five-Color is blue-indigo appearing on a white base, with a large, beautiful hi plate. So it is very easy to distinguish Five-Color Showa from White Five-Color; by observing whether black and white are present, it can be seen at a glance.

Black Five-Color, however, is blue-indigo appearing on a black light-yellow base color, with large, continuous red markings, and the pectoral fins show black stripe-like black spots. Distinguishing Five-Color Showa from Black Five-ColorKoiMainly look at the condition of the fins and head markings to distinguish them. Five-Color Showa has more black spots on the head and fewer black spots, while Black Five-Color has more black spots on the head and fewer red spots. In addition, look at the sumi markings on the fins: Five-Color Showa is round, while Black Five-Color is stripe-like.

The appreciation standards for Five-Color Showa should be based on the appreciation standards for Showa Sanshoku and Five-Color koi. Five-Color Showa must have large red spots and sumi spots on the head, and it is best for a light blue-indigo color to appear on the white base. The sumi spots should be thick and dense, and the red spots blood-red. In addition, having a good body shape and graceful swimming posture are also key points in evaluating Five-Color Showa.