[KoiCop]

Quote: Originally Posted by dizzyfish Kodama-san in a Q&A book included with "Kokugyo" lists the Superiority of Koi, as follows: 1st Place: Showa Shanshoku 2nd Place: Taishio Sanshoku 3rd Place: Kohaku 4th Place: Shiro Utsuri 5th Place: Koromo

I believe you'll find that as a general rule the 'proper' order is 1). Kohaku, 2). Sanke and 3). Showa based on their evolved size, conformation, pattern, color, skin, scale and finish.

No 'preference' is given at shows; it's all about the fish on the day.

Like Bern says, if you're placing a 'blind bet' then this would be 'the line.' Don