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First let me say that koi irregardeless of their heritage (japanese or Domestic)
have value. Just because your beautiful longfin found it's way into this world thru Mom and dad in your pond, doesn't make it any less valuable than any other creature you might be entrusted with to care for.
Some day when things improve financially and knowledge wise to build a better pond and have better fish, don't be surprised if someone like your ochiba/goshiki gets carried over to remind you ( and all of us) of our beginnings ( albeit humble)
For right now learn what you can and then help each one of your koi to be the best they can be. Because no matter what the quality it's all about helping them to achieve their best. the japanese have a word "Kaisan" which means daily improvement. I think it's a good one to adopt to progress in the hobby.
Suggestion: To me the finest book on koi was written by Peter Waddington and is entitled koi kichi. I see it occassionally on sale on ebay for about a third the price i paid for it new. It would be well worth your effort to get a copy. Ir will help you with a basic yet sound understanding of what this hobby is all about.
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