What are the "Big Three" and the "Big Four" Japanese koi varieties? WWD Fish Notes
After koi were made a viral sensation on Taobao last year, koi, after lying quiet for many years, have slowly returned to the public eye. What we call koi generally refers to Japanese koi with distinct characteristics, also known as KOI, while varieties with color that is not vivid are called "local cannons." In other words,
After koi were made a viral sensation on Taobao last year, koi, after lying quiet for many years, have slowly returned to the public eye. What we call koi generally refers to Japanese koi with distinct characteristics, also known as KOI, while varieties with color that is not vivid are called "local cannons." In other words, bloodline comes first.
Koi originated in Niigata, Japan. Local farmers had a habit of keeping fish in storage ponds in winter, and color-changing carp were discovered; they were first called "hana-goi" (flower carp). They began in Japan and became popular in Japan.
Among koi varieties, Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku, and Showa Sanshoku were the first to be bred, so they are the representatives among koi and are called the “Big Three”:
Japanese Kohaku koi
Taisho Sanshoku koi
Showa Sanshoku koi
The Big Four are Kohaku, Taisho, Showa, and Shiro Utsuri; the mainstream of koi will always remain the Big Four.
Koi originated in Niigata, Japan. Local farmers had a habit of keeping fish in storage ponds in winter, and color-changing carp were discovered; they were first called "hana-goi" (flower carp). They began in Japan and became popular in Japan.
Among koi varieties, Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku, and Showa Sanshoku were the first to be bred, so they are the representatives among koi and are called the “Big Three”:
Japanese Kohaku koi
Taisho Sanshoku koi
Showa Sanshoku koi
The Big Four are Kohaku, Taisho, Showa, and Shiro Utsuri; the mainstream of koi will always remain the Big Four.