| Tosai,...
Yep,... it really can be said that tosai buyers "get what they ask for",... generally speaking. A lot of newer Koi hobbyists calibrate their "Koi eye" on centerfold Koi - photos of Koi that have won shows,... and then they look for "baby Koi", tosai, or small koi they can afford that look like, or have the characteristics of the finished show koi they see in the mags. They will choose the colored up peaking tosai over the true higher quality slow bloomers - IF given the option.
It's a short sighted beginner's approach, and really misses the true value and art - raising the slow blooming "true" Nishikigoi.
Best Wishes,
Brady Brandwood |