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Mike, it was in fact a poor sanke - as were the best of its siblings :>) This one came complete with motoguro.
There was some discussion somewhere lately about whether bekko would look better if they were not bald. The final word was 'no', but the fact that it was discussed would lead one to suspect that the distinctions between some varieties which are foundations of the present classification system are being blurred. If the only distinction between two of the "big three" varieties is a spot of black at the base of the fins and on the head, then it all seems a little superficial. Losing the blood lines and expertise to breed and select old style showa could be seen as a loss of part of the koi culture. I am not a traditionalist and am not advocating either position - just curious.
-steve hopkins
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