Selecting Koi at Shinoda | How baby Koi are selected [KOI SELECTION JAPAN]

[@tejjensen9402]

5:08 I would really like to see how the perfect baby kohaku developed because it looks like it has got everything with it from the beginning.

[@Aboutkoi]

I would as well love to see that Doitsu kohaku back as well. It's hard to say how it developed over time. Hard to find it back as well 😊👍

[@markbrady7462]

Great video for selection. Best Doitsu Kohaku 9 Sanke 8 and6

[@Aboutkoi]

The Doitsu Kohaku is very nice, i love it as well!

[@wellbbq]

THE KOI NERDS ARE SMILING... NICE CLASS

[@Aboutkoi]

Thank you! Great to hear, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@strangevintageyeah6674]

AND we just just had our first successful fry hatching a few months ago. We can see about 100 fry, but think maybe double that are in the pond. (Huge old cement 19th cen pond). SO. Now I'm trying to sort out GORGEOUS breeders from fish that need other homes. Learning lots right now. thnx

[@Aboutkoi]

That is awesome! Hopefullly you will be able to get some nice Koi out of that! How are they doing by now?

[@davidchadwick4086]

Nice vid buddy I was one of the people that requested this video on your last video so than you and was a good video well done

[@Aboutkoi]

Hey there, thanks for your reply! Surely more selection video's will follow (also on Kujaku!) Hope it was insightful to you! 👍

[@gempitashaqueena8788]

@@Aboutkoi aAaaaaAAAaaaaaaaAAaAaaaaAaaAaaAAAAAAAAaA

[@NircAgis]

Wow. This is very helpful for aspiring breeders. Hopefully there will be more culling type videos on different age of the koi. New subscriber here! Keep it up!

[@Aboutkoi]

Happy to hear you like the video's! For sure more video's will come in the future. Stay tuned and thanks for your subscription!

[@kevinh2209]

Number 2 for sure. Doitsu tancho showa?! No question! Nice video as ALWAYS.

[@Aboutkoi]

Thank you! Fully agree on number 2! Did you spot the Doitsu Kohaku (9)?

[@stevenlane2641]

Another great video, I would select 2, 8, 9. My favourite is 9. Keep safe and well.

[@Aboutkoi]

I'm going with you for the number 9 as favourite, it's a nice Doitsu Kohaku for sure. Also the Tancho (2) looks nice currently and surely would be selected by a breeder as well, needs some time to develop to see what it going to happen with the pattern. What do you think of number 1 and 7? For number 8 it surely looks like an unique pattern/Koi. A breeder would most likely not select it though, it only shows one red small marking in the middle of it's body. For a Sanke a breeder would consider it as not enough 'pattern' (red) visible. It would be a nice unique Koi to grow out though and see what happens. Thanks for your reply and stay safe.

[@stevenlane2641]

@@Aboutkoi 1 and 7 look nice, but don’t appear to have enough white, especially by the tail. I would happily grow 8 on to see how it turns out.

[@Aboutkoi]

Agreed, they are not the best ones in the net. For the breeder worth the effort to grow them up for a couple months and reassess again. It are most likely sellable Koi.

[@darylsim7440]

9 and 2 are my pick. The contrast on 2 has a lot of potential.

[@Aboutkoi]

Both are nice picks! The Doitsu Tancho and Doitsu Kohaku are surely the most picked ones it seems!

[@srikrishna7503]

2, 7, 8 and 9. I think 9 and 8 have high potential to grow good markings in future.

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, you have some nice picks for sure! Thanks for sharing. I have high hopes for number 9, a nice Doitsu Kohaku. My Doubts though for number 8 that you mention. Orange/Red won't develop on that Koi, so it is going to look very dark (the marking on the head is not a red dot). Let's hope for the best for this breeder!

[@zieres9655]

Not really know much about KOI. But I surely love No 9. And would love to see how it develops now.

[@Aboutkoi]

Its a Doitsu (scaleless) Kohaku. Would indeed be nice to see it develop. I think you are making a good choice!

[@congthientran7519]

number 2, 5, 7, and 9 look nice to me, especially number 2, I love Tancho Sanke :)

[@Aboutkoi]

Number 2,7 and 9 surely are in my top picks as well! I like number 9 a lot, it will become a nice Doitsu Kohaku most probably. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 👍

[@jokokurniawan4060]

Hi, thanks for nice informations. My picks are 2,8,and 9

[@Aboutkoi]

Thanks for your comment! 2 and 9 are surely nice Koi. 2 is a nice Tancho and number 9 is a doitsu Kohaku with good potential. For myself number 8 is not a great pick, I think it does not have ve enough red. Sure it is quite an unique koi though, maybe for that reason it would be nice to grow it up 👍

[@melchantz]

That was fun how u asked if we were given the chance.. it made me realize its hard to choose.. i kept changing my mind.. lol .. thanks for giving us the chance to voice our choices.. its hard.. they're all beautiful..

[@Aboutkoi]

Yes it is quite difficult if you want to look through these little Koi and see their future in a few years. Thanks for your kind comment!

[@chrisneely7697]

I would have selected 2 an 9 forsure, but I really liked 8 for the shine on the white. 1an 7, because of the similarities in the 2.

[@Aboutkoi]

2 and 9 are very nice choices when you ask me. For number 8 I myself have my doubts, but I see that many people seem to like number 8. What is for your the reason to select number 8, because of the shine?

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

I would select 2, 8 and 9. For sure they very beautiful. Thank you very much. Great video and I gave it the #218th like. 😊 Stay safe and take care Sir.

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Nice picks you have, number 2 and 9 are surely in my list as well. I have my doubts for number 8 though. It doesn't have a very good pattern, only a small red step on the middle of it's body. A breeder will most likely discard it, but of course it would be nice to grow it out and see what happens. Thanks and stay safe as well!

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

@@Aboutkoi My pleasure. Thank you. Well I understand, however I would look at the potential it might have, if it turns out to be the opposite of what I would be hoping to see then time would tell. Thank you. 😊

[@Aboutkoi]

Time indeed will tell how it will develop. These development processes are what makes this hobby so fascinating I assume! 😃

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

@@Aboutkoi Indeed. Stay safe and take care.

[@Aboutkoi]

Stay safe! And enjoy your Koi 👍

[@AlexandreSilva-vq5zm]

very good in Brazil many don't know how to select! thank you.

[@Aboutkoi]

Thanks for your reply! Hopefully it was insightful! Nice to read hobbyists from Brazil are watching as well 🏆👍!

[@sallyidol6281]

9 and 8 because they were pleasing to me. These are the only ones I would have picked.

[@Aboutkoi]

Nice picks. Personally I like the Doitsu Kohaku (9) a lot. Honestly I'm not a big fan of number 8. It only has a really small red dot on it's back visible. It won't have any more red when it becomes larger, for that reason I would not pick it. What do you think of for example nr. 1, 2, 7?

[@queniegica1617]

The best koi their is #9.. #1 and #11 is a prospect also.. Due to the fact that their colors will be develop through time..

[@Aboutkoi]

9 is a nice Doitsu Kohaku for sure. You are right, colours are going to change a bit. Sumi (black) will develop and more white will become visible.

[@queniegica1617]

@@Aboutkoi hello there sir.. I have a question.. If a koi is not even a japanese koi.. Can a koi develope and be like those japanese koi just by taking care of it?? (feeding,water,tank) im talking bout the quality (size,color,physique).. Or japanese koi are totally different??

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, if you mean it is a Koi that is bred in a different country. Then yes it will also develop like any other Koi. The (grand) parents of these 'Koi' are most likely also Japanese

[@antatcuriosity8409]

I would choose koi no.9.. I'm not sure but its got elegance.. Thank you sir. By d way, this is an awesome video..

[@Aboutkoi]

Number 9 is really a great Koi. It is porbably one of the better ones in this net. It's a Doitsu Kohaku with a good pattern. Sure thing the breeder will also pick that one and grow it larger! Thank you for your compliment, nice to read!

[@129pico]

Great vid again...keep sharing the knowledge..2,7&9 are my selection

[@Aboutkoi]

Thanks a lot! You made some great picks as well. Number 9 is a great Doitsu Kohaku. Number 7 is also a nice balanced Doitsu Sanke. What do you think about number 1?

[@jokokurniawan4060]

Do you think nr. 1 has good patern because the mouth area still white and the entire body has full color patern?

[@Aboutkoi]

@Joko Kurniawan, that is quite hard to tell at this point. At least it shows some indications that more white will be visible. When a Sanke grows the fish is stretched a little bit, and some part of the pattern won't 'stretch', meaning more white area's will become visible inbetween the patterns. If you look closely you can see some white in the tail area. And also in the middle section already some white can be seen. Time will tell. A breeder would select this Koi as well.

[@129pico]

@@jokokurniawan4060 1 is good but there isn't a tail stopper. Also there is not much white or breaks in the pattern...you can see some white so i guess at this stage the risk is worth taking...it was one of my selection originally.

[@Aboutkoi]

Exactly, worth the risk & effort to grow it up for a couple of months and see what happens. Probably it is surely sellable for the breeder, which also counts.

[@spike2111982]

be interesting to know what feed they use for growing them on thanks

[@Aboutkoi]

I have some serious about growing up baby koi which might be interseting to watch. This size can already start eating small pellet of like 2-3 mm.

[@nolanacheson7005]

Awesome job!!!

[@Aboutkoi]

Thank you!

[@maribelvillegas9117]

I choose no.8 and no.3 it looks awesome.

[@westenwesten154]

I wonder how they catch those fry from that big mud pond ? please make a video dedicating to it.

[@Aboutkoi]

Large nets are used by slowly dragging them through the water. For small ones like these usually that happens two or three times to make sure as many as possible are caught.

[@christianem5980]

I would rather select number 8. I think that's the coolest one. 🤩

[@Aboutkoi]

Ya it looks quite unique. Even though it is not really a good sanke if you take the aspects to select on into mind. Would be nice though to grow it out and see what happens.

[@PaulsKoipond]

Some of them koi are superb

[@Aboutkoi]

Sure there are some nice Doitsu Kohaku & Sanke in there! There were many other good ones in as well 😉

[@anhbausa6111]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@Aboutkoi]

Thank you!

[@harleydavis6113]

Nice video I do appreciate your efforts. I like to select No.9, then No.8 and No.2. Pls advise. Thank you.

[@Aboutkoi]

Number 2 and 9 are surely good choices. Number 2 seems to be a nice Doitsu Maruten Showa (round red marking on the head). Number 9 is a Doitsu Kohaku which seems to have a good body posture and a nice pattern. Number 8 I myself have my doubts, it will most likely have not enough red markings on the body. Only on the middle of the body is a red marking, the rest will be black and white. Not a preferred pick for me, but a nice experiment 👍

[@omkarpuro]

Nice video and very informative 👍 Subscribed 👍

[@Aboutkoi]

Thank you! Happy to share knowledge!

[@nhebhuoygarcia8587]

I select 2, 8 & 9 koi... i love it...

[@Aboutkoi]

Some lovely Koi. Nice selection!

[@iangarci4888]

I like to select 2,9 great video sir..

[@Aboutkoi]

Thanks a lot! The Tancho and the Doitsu Kohaku surely are great picks indeed. What do you think of number 1 and 7?

[@SaoEmBiet]

thanks for video. i would select 1 and 9

[@Aboutkoi]

Thanks for your reply! I agree with you! What do you think of number 2?

[@armandocaro3465]

1-9-8 I would have selected. Very informative video.

[@Aboutkoi]

Yes nice picks. Did you also see number 2 and 7? I think personally I would not pick number 8. It looks unique, but it doesn't have enough red on the fish for me.

[@zemin9496]

I select no.2...its beautiful

[@Aboutkoi]

Its a nice one for sure!

[@paulstephens8881]

Great video, thank you. Two and nine for me.

[@Aboutkoi]

Thanks for your comment. Two and nine surely are nice ones, nice Tancho and Kohaku. What do you think for example of number 1 and 7?

[@vincylcawaling953]

2,9,8 ❤ new subs here watching from uae

[@JarrvisTV]

1,2,4,8,9. The pattern it's nice when it will grow

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, nice picks! I especialyl like the #9 Doitsu Kohaku. Number 8 is in my opinion not that good, it won't have enough red when it grows larger, only a small step in the middle of it's body. Still quite a unique Koi though to see how it will develop 👍

[@JarrvisTV]

Thank you will I've started in koi keeping for 2years now and doing my own way of culling. the doitsu kohaku(#9) the pattern so nice and possibly have a potential to win in koi show. And with the #8 it has this unique pattern with its body and also the head of it 😊

[@brandywilmoth420]

You voice and video is very nice.

[@Aboutkoi]

Thanks!

[@michaela-be4le]

All of the numbered fry are good choices, but I've chosen #8; not because it is the best sanke, but for its unique pattern. #7 would be my choice for best sanke as it appears to have well spaced smaller areas of sumi rather than larger areas like showa.

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Indeed most Koi do have a little bit of potential and could be kept to grow out larger. However, on some you can already spot that they won't become really good. If you look at number 3 for example, it doesn't have any red from the middle of the body until the tail. Most likely a breeder will not select that. Number 8 is indeed a special Koi. Personally I would not select it, when that Koi will grow the red marking will only be really small in the middle of its body. When koi grow up, the pattern grows a little bit more towards the back. So there will be more white visible beneath it. For that reason the red marking will start to look even smaller. Would be a nice experiment to grow it out to learn from. It's not the best Koi out of these 11 for sure though.

[@michaela-be4le]

@@Aboutkoi This is why koi keeping is so interesting....we all are attracted to different things and koi never fail to surprise us :)

[@Aboutkoi]

That is indeed one of the parts that is making it a great hobby! Following the developments of Koi is also one of the awesome parts!

[@paulettemouchet9901]

On #9 there is a pinkish color under the white areas. Will this turn red or will it fade to white?

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, do you mean next to the dorsal fin on the left side? Most likely what will happen is that it will turn into white when the skin gets thicker. It could happen that the orange becomes darker, but usually it doesn't really develop it all.

[@thekoi1956]

I like your video

[@Aboutkoi]

Nice 🙂

[@johnlyodgilbas8685]

Hi master I'm a koi lover thanks for the information on how select koi for me i will select no.9

[@Aboutkoi]

That's a nice choice, thank you for sharing. And happy to hear you are enjoying the video!

[@cuongnguyen-ys4ud]

What kind of koi with legs is it ? Number 9 I love that

[@Aboutkoi]

Probably a tadpole! And that's a cool pick for sure

[@DaHappyHeathen]

I like 9 the best for a kohaku. I like 1,4,7 and 11 for their complex patterns, but I don't know that they are sanke

[@Aboutkoi]

Cool choices, thank you for sharing. They are Sanke offspring, but indeed hard to see for some!

[@mazswa1021]

My picks would be 2, 8, 9. My question on "hi kohaku" baby is a pinkish white normal or is that a result of "high or low" grade in the breed.

[@francoisa5928]

i would select 8/9/2, thanks for the video

[@Aboutkoi]

Thanks for your comment as well! Nice to see everyone selects some different Koi out of the few

[@RiveraD1988]

What should I look for when selecting sanke fry at 1month old?

[@sage6336]

9:05 one of the baby koi had legs , are they evolving ?

[@candiedragon]

I'm not sure if you're joking but if you're not, that's a frog tadpole lol

[@sage6336]

@@candiedragon Sorry im British , I was joking Interesting videos . Love your channel

[@Aboutkoi]

Oh oh! 🐸🐸🐸

[@Aboutkoi]

Frog tadpole indeed 🐸👍

[@johnpitzchannel6048]

hi bro nice video, for me i select 1,2,7

[@Aboutkoi]

Thank you, I hope you enjoyed. That are some nice choices you selected. Have you ever selected baby Koi by yourself?

[@johnpitzchannel6048]

@@Aboutkoi nope not yet bro thanks

[@Aboutkoi]

If you ever have the opportunity, try it 😀. It really is a great experience and a good way to learn how Koi develop

[@mrmixjay]

where do the discarded koi go? and how many of the discarded koi are saved? what determines first and second choices ( grade A+ Grade A/B ) ?

[@Aboutkoi]

That depends a lot on the breeders. Some breeders do take their Koi apart and grow them larger, to about 5-10 cm and then sell them as lower class Koi. Other breeders completely discard them - they only want high quality (think about the 'higher tier' or the more famous high class breeders)

[@MrJames366]

Do they or you discard the doitsu with scales/? Or does the pattern override the fact that they may have scales

[@Aboutkoi]

Doitsu with a few scales will also stay, or even when they are almost fully scaled. If the Koi has scales, then it is just a normal 'Kohaku' instead of a 'Doitsu kohaku' or a normal 'Sanke' instead of a 'Doitsu Sanke' for example. But this breeding is purely focusing and breeding on the Doitsu variety.

[@christalesliehurlburt9489]

What do you do with all the other fish that you don't think is up to scritch I was just curious

[@Aboutkoi]

That depends on every breeder. Some breeders do select them and take them apart to sell them later during the winter as smaller low quality Koi. There are also breeders that do completely discard them

[@stayntune]

What do breeders do with all of the undesirable fry?

[@Aboutkoi]

During the first and second selection, breeders usually do not grow out the others. Some breeders do take them apart to sell them as really cheap/low quality baby koi. Most however will become fishmeal.

[@bobhaugland9822]

Please make it clear which fish are being saved, the ones left in the bowl or the ones flipped out with the net. I think #7 has potential.

[@Aboutkoi]

The ones that are put into the big tank in the middle are the keepers for this breeder!

[@BangdulTjbus]

mantap kali ah salam dari Medan

[@Aboutkoi]

Thank you! Greetings back from Netherlands

[@angeloyap2907]

What will happen to the koi's that are not selected??

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, some breeders do take their Koi apart that are not selected and grow them a little bit larger. These will be sold as low class koi for a lower price. Other breeders do discard them, it all depends on the breeder.

[@liamhodgkinson5286]

@@Aboutkoi do they kill them

[@denraypaglinawan2573]

I like the number 8,9, & 10 sir pls tell me this three kois are good?

[@Aboutkoi]

Number 9 is most probably the best one out of your selection of three, I personally like that one a lot for sure as well. Number 8 is honestly not a great Koi. It doesn't have enough red if you ask me (or a breeder in Japan ;))

[@denraypaglinawan2573]

Thank you sir💕

[@simonshears5182]

My favourite 2 9 8, and would want all 3 😉 Lol..

[@Aboutkoi]

2 and 9 I would select as well. I like the Doitsu Kohaku (9). Number 8 has in my opinion a too small pattern, there is only a little bit of red on the middle of the Koi. For a Sanke that is not enough 😀

[@simonshears5182]

@@Aboutkoi I thought thats, but like us English we're too quick for impulse buying and 3 is a common symbol 😂 😂 😂

[@Aboutkoi]

It will become something nice probably, but not the best looking when it is large most likely. However, it is taste of course 😃

[@allanlocke6314]

THANKS AGAIN FOR INTERESTING VIDEO I LIKED No8

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, thank you! Glad you enjoyed this video

[@totenvt]

what happens to all the baby koi that dont make selection ?

[@bns1974]

Would definitely pick no.9

[@Aboutkoi]

Very nice Doitsu Kohaku for sure! Great pick!

[@maikocabansag8903]

2,8,9 from Philippines ☺️👍

[@Aboutkoi]

Nice choices 😀. What do you think of number 1 and 7?

[@maikocabansag8903]

@@Aboutkoi that's is a sunky

[@Aboutkoi]

@@maikocabansag8903 A sunky? Not sure what you mean 😀

[@fendymaheswara3839]

thank you fish selection explanation aboutkoi

[@Aboutkoi]

Thanks for your comment! I hope you liked and enjoyed the video!

[@Microplus461]

Nr 9 for kohaku and nr 4 for sanke i would pick

[@Aboutkoi]

Nice Choices! The number 9 Doitsu Kohaku looks promising

[@estupid999]

what do you feed them in the first day they're release in a mud pond?

[@Aboutkoi]

It is mainly natural food, the best source in the first days 👍. Also powder food is used a couple days later

[@stefanchello017]

What do they do with the kou that don’t get selected?

[@Aboutkoi]

It depends on the breeder. Some breeders discard them completely, but others grow them out to Koi of around 7-12 cm size. And then sell them end of the year during winter time to dealers all around the world as cheaper Koi.

[@charliebeki]

1 _ 6 _ 9 love them.

[@Aboutkoi]

Very nice choices! Number 9 is a nice Doitsu Kohaku for sure

[@SANJAYKUMAR-ju8eb]

Sir what is the procedures to import koi in India from Japan

[@SANJAYKUMAR-ju8eb]

Plz answer🙏🙏🙏

[@Aboutkoi]

Honestly I'm not sure. Are you able to find a Koi dealer in India? Maybe you can ask them and see if they can help you import a box of Koi.

[@queniegica1617]

Hello sir.. I have a question.. In terms of koi breeding.. Who has the more dominate gene.. Is it the female koi or male koi.. Who's gene the fry be having most of the time??

[@llz7033]

Famale decides the body shape more, which is the most important for koi. And colour quality gene is mostly decided by male. Pattern is more likely random.

[@Aboutkoi]

As far as I know male indeed will have largest influence on color.

[@queniegica1617]

@@llz7033 thnk u for the reply..

[@queniegica1617]

@@Aboutkoi tnx

[@bhavikashashin4148]

What happens to the ones that are not selected??

[@Aboutkoi]

It depends on the breeder. Some breeders do take them apart and grow them a bit larger. When they are around 8-13 cm they will be sold to customers. For other breeders they completely discard them.

[@Tom_Prendiville]

1,2 and 9 for me, maybe others but can't really see them properly 👍🏻

[@Aboutkoi]

1, 2 and 9 I agree on that for sure. 7 is quite ok as well, looks like it has a good odome (white section in tail), balanced sumi (black markings nicely spread out) and some white spaces that will become larger when this Koi starts to grow.. But I have to agree it cannot be seen very properly. Thanks for your comment! 👍

[@Tom_Prendiville]

@@Aboutkoi I also have to confess that even if something is perfect I will still find a flaw and its for that reason alone I can only ever give 9 out of 10 🤣🤣👍🏻

[@Aboutkoi]

Hmmm... that sound recognizable 😃. I tend to do the same thing. Try to look for all the good points in a Koi, over time that is going to change the way you look at Koi 👍

[@Tom_Prendiville]

@@Aboutkoi here in the UK will call that type of person a Koi snob and I'm not worried about being one 🤣🤣🤣

[@Aboutkoi]

Haha 😂. Maybe a Koi snob, but I'm sure now you have some great looking Koi in your pond! 😉

[@LyndaFields-p5z]

Why is the water so green?

[@Aboutkoi]

Mud ponds! The breeders try and get them as dark green as possible

[@jolulipa]

2 and 9 are the best.

[@Aboutkoi]

Nice choices for sure!

[@pidsme9549]

Why the water is so green? Did they put chlorella or spirulina in the water?

[@Aboutkoi]

For baby Koi it especially is important that a lot of algue growth is happening. This encourages a lot of microorganisms that can live in the pond. More microorganisms means more food for the baby Koi

[@Aboutkoi]

They don't use chlorella or spirulina, some breeders do add for example chicken manure to increase the growth of algae

[@pidsme9549]

@@Aboutkoi alot of koi food on the market are using spirulina and chlorella for growth.. does it really help or just marketing?

[@Aboutkoi]

That is true. Spirulina and chlorella are mainly boosters for pigmetation/color. But it is proven actually that spirulina does have a positive effect on growth rates as well. However only really low. I have read research paper about it a few years ago. Perhaps you will be able to find it if you search for it, something like: "effect of spirulina on growth rate carp" (I don't remember the title honestly)

[@mister8116]

1 and 9 would be my pick

[@ruoilinhenhaiduong3726]

hi, i'm from vietnam can i buy small koil 5 to 7 cm from your farm? If possible please tell me the minimum quantity and price when coming back to Vietnam, look forward to receiving a response from the camp in the nearest day.

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, I am very sorry. We do not sell any Koi ourselves, we are just here for sharing knowledge and content about Koi

[@josh.kaptur]

9... I'd also take 8 even though it doesn't check all the boxes because I want to see what happens.

[@Aboutkoi]

9 is a nice Doitsu Kohaku, yes for sure! I wouldn't pick 8 personally. Not enough 'pattern' or red visible. Also there is no red on the head. It could be a nice experiment though!

[@gempitashaqueena8788]

HHB

[@syber1418]

Hello, I am wanting to buy a sanke koi, I am not sure but I think it's a good pattern. How can I show this sanke to you? Via your social media?

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, yes you can! I'll have a look at it and give you my opinion (from image always a bit more difficult though)

[@syber1418]

@@Aboutkoi allright, where can i send the pictures to? Your email or something?

[@Aboutkoi]

Fb is easiest

[@syber1418]

I sent you the pictures

[@brandywilmoth420]

2,4,5,8, 9 and 10... please tell me why not

[@ShahabUddin-og5ez]

Sir, I'm Shahab from bangldesh. How can buy koi from you. Let me know pls

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, unfortunately we don't sell any Koi. We just try to share knowledge about Koi. Hopefully you will be able to find a nice dealer in your area!

[@melindadoennig7799]

I would pick 1, 8 and 9? Correct?

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi hello there. 1 and 9 would surely be in my picks. Also the Doitsu Tancho (2) and number 7 as I can see from the picture. Number 8 I have my doubts, it only has one really small red step on the middle of it's back. This most probably won't be enough for this Doitsu Sanke, so in the end balance will be missing. It does specially follow the standards for a Sanke. Thanks for your comment! 😀

[@loganradecki684]

How do I tell if my koi is a male or female

[@Aboutkoi]

I've made a video on this topic before, watch this clip and you will learn all characteristics to look at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4nIqaeCgcmgbq8

[@alideena9995]

I will go for the number 9

[@Aboutkoi]

That's a nice Doitsu Kohaku 😀. Did you also find the Tancho?

[@OxAintAFanxO]

8 and 9 for sure. 10 to be adventurous. 2 is cool but sumi is already in the red dot... it will get even darker later on, right?

[@Aboutkoi]

The Doitsu Kohaku (9) I have to fully agree with you! Number 2 is true indeed, it has black in the red dot on the head, and can become a bit more and darker. But personally I think that black in the red dot and some black on the body can look very beautiful! 👍 Number 8 looks quite unique, but it is not a great Koi. The red marking on the middle of the body is quite small, when baby koi grow the red markings will grow more towards the back of the Koi. Meaning that on the lateral line more white will become visible from above. The red marking will start to look rather small, plus it will be the only red marking. For that reason a breeder normally won't pick it.

[@OxAintAFanxO]

@@Aboutkoi Thanks for the reply! For #9, I chose it mainly because of the dot on the head, which I thought would be some sort of cool Tancho Sanke or Tancho Goromo later on. Is that a wrong assumption? EDIT: I meant 8

[@Aboutkoi]

Yes that might happen, if it becomes a red round dot on the head it is called a 'Maruten' Kohaku. Can be very attractive! 👍

[@OxAintAFanxO]

@@Aboutkoi i'm sorry, I meant 8 for the Tancho comment. Which kois would you pick personally out of the examples? Beside 9.

[@Aboutkoi]

1, 2, 7, 9 at least! For nr. 8 I honestly don't think any red will be visible on the head after a few months time.

[@thirstytwomoons5]

What happens to rejected fish????

[@Aboutkoi]

That all depends on the breeder. Some breeders do take their Koi apart that the have not selected. And grow them out a little bit larger to like 5-13 cm. To then sell then for low class Koi. Other breeders completely discard them...

[@strangevintageyeah6674]

9 & 8 are the only two I would have bought.

[@milanpaler9550]

9 for me kuhaku is my favorite colection

[@Aboutkoi]

That Doitsu Kohaku will surely look good when it grows up. It is a safe pick! What do you think of number 1 or 2?

[@SirArthurification]

9 and 2 for sure

[@Aboutkoi]

Two with potential, the Doitsu Kohaku and Tancho. What do you think of number 1 and 7?

[@ThePeacePlant]

They should sell the koi fry they don't want for cheap so we can buy cheap koi at the local fish or pet stores. Most of us don't want to pay $200 for a koi. We want the experience of having a koi

[@Aboutkoi]

You can get Koi from Japan for as cheap as around € 5 to 10 ,- in Europe. Is there really no place where you can find them for a lower price?

[@Mrturbocorona]

100% I bought to 5cm koi from a shop yesterday for $25 each went to a breeder today and bought better looking koi for $2 each

[@enma4010]

Sir what if the pattern is black instead of red? what kind of koi is that? Is it good or bad?

[@Aboutkoi]

Do you mean entirely black with red markings? Then it might be a Hi Utsurimono

[@enma4010]

@@Aboutkoi Sir I mean Kuhako has orange pattern But my fish sir has a black dot between his eyes and black patterns covering his body.

[@Aboutkoi]

@@enma4010 That's probably a Showa. But I'm not sure without seeing the Koi

[@enma4010]

@@Aboutkoi ok thanks alot Your a huge help sir. More power for your channel

[@Aboutkoi]

@@enma4010 Thanks a lot! Enjoy your Koi 😀

[@leaparrenas354]

for me its number 9☺️

[@Aboutkoi]

That is a very nice Doitsu Kohaku! Would pick it for sure as well 👍

[@gameexpert2963]

2 & 9,,, 9 is the best of them all

[@Aboutkoi]

9, the Doitsu Kohaku is nice indeed!

[@beastsofbgm2201]

How many variety r in koi

[@Aboutkoi]

Many! Hundreds of varieties, and every year new varieties are introduced or experimented with breeders

[@beastsofbgm2201]

@@Aboutkoi super bro can u make a video for koi varieties because nobody have idea about it and also not have good knowledge video in KZbin can u have time just make it for really TQ for replying to my comment ❤️

[@Aboutkoi]

Hi there, somewhere in my list of future video's is the topic to show some nice and unique Koi variaties! So for sure something you will like will follow. Thanks for your comment and suggestions!

[@Tomekia11]

I would pick # 9 and. 8. And 2

[@Aboutkoi]

I like 9 a lot, a nice Doitsu Kohaku in the making

[@teaokies7740]

9 I think that one was literally the exsample

[@Chocolatepudding17]

what size to first select???

[@Aboutkoi]

It depends on the variety, a lot of breeder select at around ~3 cm. Usually that is around 4-5 weeks. Then after 5-7 weeks a lot of breeders do their second selection already

[@gustrawirawan1240]

No 8 going be maruten sanke

[@Aboutkoi]

I'm not sure. Personally I doubt it honestly. I think it won't have enough red

[@gustrawirawan1240]

AboutKoi don’t lose hope 🙏🏻🎏

[@Aboutkoi]

We will know it in the future 😉

[@gustrawirawan1240]

AboutKoi thanks you, i wait for The next picture 👍🙏🏻🎏

[@fendymaheswara3839]

Thanks video

[@Aboutkoi]

You are welcome, thank you as well!

[@Landonghess1]

I would select 2 for sure and if I had to lick another it would be 8

[@Aboutkoi]

That are nice choices! Number 2 is a nice Doitsu Showa. I would personally also select number 9 for sure!