| Right. No such thing as a 'scaled kumonryu' as that would be a matsukawabake.
The karasu clan is a pretty easy and also VERY important early step in the development of koi, and therefore, the big picture understanding of Nishikigoi.
The first degree karasugoi is the black koi. It is not a black magoi! It is a genetic sport with hyper melanin production. It is a black nishikigoi and a foundation variety.
You will often here Japanese breeders telling customer dealers that karasu goi with white bellies are 'better than' karasu goi with red bellies. Anyone know why? - JR |