How To Select Beautiful Kohaku Koi - 1/2

Learn how to select beautiful Kohaku through the skilled eyes of one of the most well respected people in the koi and water garden industry today; Shawn McHenry. We will teach you what to look for when selecting a high quality Koi for your pond using mature two year olds. Everyone wants Shawn to select a beautiful fish, but we felt it would be so much more powerful to interview him and learn what to look for and how to actually select them for our own pond with his experience and knowledge.
So It is our pleasure to bring to you this wonderful new koi discussions video series. As they say, it starts with Kohaku and ends with kohaku so let us begin.
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[@sponge1046]

Love Shawn’s relaxed presenting style, and so much knowledge and experience. Probably the first place I would visit in the states. I may need to touch his beard though 🤗

[@MyAquaticDiary]

YES! KOHAKUUUU

[@AquaticElements]

Number two is my favourite big frame and structure is essential for me. Love the videos watched every single one. Keep them coming. Thanks!

[@ThePondDigger]

+brick4774 Thanks for participating! You keep watching, we'll keep filming!

[@Aboutkoi]

Good explanations! Thanks for sharing

[@SangLe-oz6jx]

I like the second one

[@juanchristopher8797]

I love the Maruten Doitsu kohaku...it has a Hugh qualitied red...very Beautiful

[@ThePondDigger]

Good eye! Thanks for watching!

[@Musabe009]

I like the Third one, the pattern looks fluid like movement. All three are nice. I believe he will pick the third.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Musabe009 Thanks for the comment. Stay tuned!

[@SolidGoldShows]

I like the last koi....beautiful pattern!

[@nicolesmith4140]

This is amazing! Such beautiful fish

[@ThePondDigger]

+Nicole Smith Yes! I was amazed during filming! Wait till yo used what we have in store for you!

[@eveparkin2954]

I haven't watched your channel in ages Eric, starting to watch them all now, again. My favourite is the one with the 'racing stripe' I think that one is really cute! :) x

[@ThePondDigger]

+Eve Parkin So glad you're back! Thanks for participating.

[@omarhalabi3171]

Love the 3rd koi with the red eye, very Interesting and unique pattern.

[@ThePondDigger]

+omar halal Me too!

[@turtlecreekrose9026]

The third one, my eyes followed that one from the start :)

[@liveeachday8749]

all those 3 Kohaku are BEAUTIFULLLLLLLLLLL

[@unknown89ism]

THank you so much! love the show! from Sri Lanka

[@ThePondDigger]

+~SARA~ Thank you Sri Lanka!!! We appreciate your support of our channel.

[@yackfzay6224]

Reminds back in the late 80's, everywhere you go see them. In the city GREAT aquariums as we'll as in privates pond.

[@ThePondDigger]

+yack f say The late 80's was a fun time to visit pet stores!

[@shazadali9696]

Do more series on this on how u both choose fishes very entertaining

[@pokekam4246]

I like the one with the stripe on his tail and the orange in the middle of the body and how his/her head had a lot of red on it!

[@alaskacosplay]

"Looking for thick tails, broad shoulders" Koi: are you calling me fat?!

[@Reva1227]

Ha😂🤣

[@m.julian4580]

It's a beautiful koi fish. And I like the size!

[@ThePondDigger]

+M. Julian Yes the size on these koi is really nice.

[@kevinjamesparr552]

For my sort of water fall pond Ill chose Shubunkin goldfish and cross breed with Koi .In my case Heron and Stork dictate my choice having lost 1000 dollar Koi six in one evening . Shubunkin are far faster can be just a interesting and far cheaper. Will grow to about 10 inch long and fill the purpose of having a pond in a garden.

[@neromagicbaobab-sanctuary2834]

Since body is most important, he'll pick the second one. The classical. I would:) nice vid

[@dannyrodriguez2065]

I like the red eye one.

[@healthinsp3torinspector776]

how do i get on to him to ship.....will he ship to Trinidad

[@ryzzluardo2652]

how can i contact sean? coz koi here in philippines specifically in zamboanga.. its kinda weird... mostly though not all koi.

[@joshuadurnall5945]

Wow

[@ThePondDigger]

+Joshua Durnall I feel the same way!

[@victorgomes7585]

The second koi is my favourite. :-)

[@ThePondDigger]

+Victor Gomes Thank you for sharing........We will reveal Shawn's decision soon! Thanks for watching!

[@khimandfish3271]

No.3

[@hyperactivehyena]

I really love the lightning bolt with the lucky eye, beautiful fish, but I feel like the second one with the great body is the more professional choice.

[@ThePondDigger]

+hyperactivehyena Stay tuned!

[@EpicWizMaster]

cool

[@ThePondDigger]

+Justin Chambers-jones Thanks for watching!

[@JoiIsakYT]

I like the 2nd one because I'm all about patterns and unique colours and such.

[@ThePondDigger]

+JoiIsakYT Stay tuned!

[@NicoleCChoque]

This is a challenging question... I'm quite new to keeping Koi. Someday, I want to experience the breeding koi process and selling quality pond koi; at least once. For pattern, I would select the "lightening bolt' one. For a potential breeder, I'd go with the best body shape, so the "maru tan" (forgive misspelling) aka the second kohaku talked about. :)

[@ThePondDigger]

+Nicole C. Choque Fun response. Thanks for watching.

[@NicoleCChoque]

:) I look forward to watching part 2 for your and Shawn's selection!

[@mwegh2219]

All 3 are amazing fish. The kuchibeni is my favorite, I think Shawn Will choose the maruten and Eric likes the the third the best

[@ThePondDigger]

+M Wegh Thanks for participating! Stay tuned!

[@MarioSanchez-xo5rh]

3rd one

[@kalebmoore2945]

I liked the one with the lightening type pattern.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Kaleb Moore BOOM!

[@darrenlemmon730]

no3 for me

[@ThePondDigger]

+Darren Lemmon Great pick. Stay Tuned for Shawn's Selection.

[@rodworxsa180]

Bit off the topic. Eric / Shawn, what is the average size an koi should grow in 1year/2year? I like the second selected koi, love the shape and pattern.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Rod Worx SA Great question. Of course that is predicated on the diet, pond size, genetics and filtration but i would say a run elf thumb could be 14 to 18 inches in a couple years under optimal conditions.

[@rodworxsa180]

+ThePondDigger the size of the fish looks small, unless I heard wrong 2years old? I have some fish in the high 20cm class and they are about 5-6months old. Can a fish grow to fast? The shape of the body from top view makes for good quality, does it have an effect from an side view? the fish Shawn is showing looks allot slimmer than mine, they arnt over fed, nor have hanging / bulgy bellies. thanks Mark

[@jlo9231]

the traditional pattern!

[@liquoricemold4353]

My fav is the one with the red eye but I think he's gonna choose the racing stripe

[@steelersgod]

Well I like the 2nd one. With the big shoulders. Eric likes the last one, with the lighting pattern, I'm guessing.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Ron Yelenich You guessed me right.

[@thomaskristoferrockwellflo383]

what kind of material/net is he using? i mean the white one in the pond.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Thomas Kristofer Flores Call Shawn at Mystic Koi and quiz him on it.

[@Zapton5]

I like the last one. Oh who do I think am fooling? I want the last one you talked about!

[@ThePondDigger]

+Victor Baker BAHAHAHAHA! They are all very cool koi!

[@kylie1707]

I personally can't choose one I love them all three of them, kois are just such an interesting and pretty fish type

[@ThePondDigger]

+Augimal 24 It is a hard selection.

[@Sparkey2143]

I think the red eyed one is my favorite, he's neat lol

[@ThePondDigger]

+Sparkey2143 Epic koi!

[@dickng1536]

A

[@Igorch96]

как можно пообщаться с производителем и задать ему личные вопросы? Я из России меня интересует этот вид бизнеса в добавок ко всем которые имею сейчас.

[@Igorch96]

Спасибо огромное.

[@ferazsahabdool7105]

I need some directions how can I get to his fish shop in Florida or how can I contact him by email of Facebook

[@ThePondDigger]

+Feraz Sahabdool Google Mystic Koi in Upland Ca and ask for Shawn. Tell him you saw him on KZbin. Or you can Google Koi Smart in Florida and ask For Alex. He is a personal friend of mine and is a great resource for koi and pond supplies.

[@awwababdulatif4517]

does he ship to africa?

[@duanemiller5566]

I would choose the akume koi (the red eye)

[@meatatarian212]

personally I like the one with the stripe down its back like a race car of something

[@ThePondDigger]

+Chris B Makes me want to drive fast!

[@FomoBaggins]

Red eye all the way!

[@ThePondDigger]

+Tung Cao cool choice.

[@VictorG-zo2bx]

the second one

[@ThePondDigger]

Good Choice!

[@mdawsss18]

the one that looks like a three step is my favourite

[@ThePondDigger]

+mdawsss18 Thanks for participating. Stay Tuned for Shawn's Choice!

[@TurLion]

#2

[@omarhalabi3171]

I believe Both Eric and Shaun will choose either the larger (2 step one side/3 step) or the 3rd koi

[@ThePondDigger]

+omar halal Thanks for watching! Stay Tuned.

[@philmaddin8114]

The red eye one for me

[@SanshokuCustoms]

I love the kuchibeni but for me the second one that he touch is the better kohaku

[@ThePondDigger]

+Berto Soto Thanks for making a selection.

[@JohnC808]

I would choose 2,1,3.

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks for participating!

[@peteon4wheels627]

1_2 for me.

[@sevensurvival]

My Native American Name is Seven Thunders, so I would have dibs on the lightning bolt pattern one.

[@peterclifford5137]

I'll take the Red Eye. Boom

[@ThePondDigger]

+Peter Clifford Great Pick!

[@Sophall1]

How much are they?

[@ThePondDigger]

They range in price.

[@braxlikes5556]

Often 200-100,000 it depends on who u get it from but at Walmart u can get fry for $6 (American)

[@andrewhache7448]

I would choose the wide, strong koi.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Andrew Hache Thank you for participating. Stay tuned for Shawn's Pick!

[@missfloflowers]

#3. Lightening pattern. Funny face that makes me smile. Nice body. Lucky red eye.

[@m.e.g7897]

Kohaku Koi with the two step, three step pattern.

[@ThePondDigger]

+Neko Ramen (Neko Turtle) Thanks for participating. Stay tuned.

[@m.e.g7897]

I love animals and I found your channel by accident and love it. Keep doing what your doing it awesome. :3

[@latiefaishmail7141]

I'd choose the one with big shoulders!!!!

[@EpicWizMaster]

I want a koi in a pond

[@ThePondDigger]

+Justin Chambers-jones Then you should have one!

[@joesantamaria5874]

Sean looks and talks a lot like Derek Trucks.

[@donnymartinez640]

I think he's going to pick the second one

[@ThePondDigger]

+Donny Martinez Thanks for participating and thank you for watching!

[@MrGulyo]

Every koi are hand selected. The big ones...

[@richardhorne4963]

I fucking hate it when they build you up and you have to watch another program thing is I can't even find it so pissed me off

[@archer1483]

Me netting koi... it's like a sh@t circus!!!!! Lolol i totally suck at it! They hate me for hours after trying!

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

not a fan of the conjunctivitis koi

[@ThePondDigger]

+aguyandhiscomputer I can respect that