[junglegeorge12]

Here are some pics of different beni types. Two are from one breeder, two from another, one from another. Most of the old timers will be able to name them right away, so guess away and I will post the breeder's names in 24 hours. Say which ones you think are from the same breeder/s.

I did this so we can get a vague idea of how types and beni have developed and how the breeders work each line and type. I am just wondering what similarities and differences people notice, like and dislike about the five different koi here and their beni. What would be your favorite?

If you were a breeder which one would be something to build from, and which one would be a line about to weaken? Which one would you pick to win a show if the show were based solely on beni color and quality, not pattern, shiro, or size as these are obviously different ages and sizes? Which ones would you say has or does not have jumbo dna in the line?

How far apart would you guess those different colors and koi are breeding and bloodline wise?

This is not a test of rights and wrongs, just an exercise to spark sharing and thoughts and knowledge from everyone. After the exercise I will share what I like about them and dislike, and which ones I would aim for as my personal goals of favorites vs. what many in the show industry state they consider to be top quality.