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Quote: Originally Posted by MikeM Mojo: Sumi development is dependent on genetic factors as well as environmental ones. It will vary. There will also be variance at different ages as part of the normal progression. Nonetheless, it has been observed over periods of decades that certain ponds, or the water in certain areas, produces stronger Sumi than elsewhere. Part of the challenge of predicting the future of a koi.

thanks mr Mike, i bought those showa from Brett, he said that from the Vice president of Dianichi bring to him last spring when he visit Texas. all same age. same environment. Just shade my head ($150 each) ! one thing that i notice is the one with a lot of black on their pectoral fin the sumi is real strong. the one with little black is either fade or very little sumi develope. I thank you again mr Mike.