Shiro Bekko koi are characterized by a white base with black spots, and keeping them requires attention to water quality stability

Shiro Bekko is the most common and most representative variety among Bekko koi. It has a clean white base color overall, with moderately sized black spots distributed across the body surface; the sharp black-and-white contrast gives it excellent ornamental value. Together with Aka Bekko and Ki Bekko, it belongs to the Bekko lineage, and the main difference lies in the base color.

From an ornamental perspective, a Shiro Bekko of good quality requires a pure white base free of stray spots, with black spots that have clear outlines, are concentrated on both sides of the back and evenly distributed, while the head is best kept clean or with moderate patterning. Many people confuse it with Showa Sanshoku, but in fact Shiro Bekko has no red markings on its body, and the black spots generally do not extend to the belly; the overall sharp black-and-white separation is also the key point when identifying it.

In terms of keeping, Shiro Bekko has habits similar to ordinary koi and is suitable for ponds or large aquariums with stable water quality and sufficient dissolved oxygen. In daily care, filtration should be well maintained and the water changed regularly; feeding should be based mainly on high-quality compound feed, with a fixed schedule and fixed amount, to avoid leftover feed polluting the water.

Shiro Bekko is generally robust in constitution, but during seasonal transitions or when water quality fluctuates greatly, it may still encounter common parasitic and bacterial problems such as white spot disease, Chilodonella, and Lernaea. In normal times, observe the fish's swimming posture, appetite and body surface changes frequently. Once symptoms such as rubbing against the tank, gasping at the surface, white spots on the body surface, or congestion and ulceration appear, they should be isolated promptly and treated in a targeted way to minimize losses.

Because of its simple and elegant black-and-white color scheme, Shiro Bekko is highly recognizable in a pond and is often used for combined ornamental display in courtyard ponds. For hobbyists who like a minimalist style, it is a variety among Bekko koi worth learning about and keeping.