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Yes size matters but quality comes first. Quality is body shape, skin, and color development. Some of the most interesting discussions while judging comes from these types of rankings. The best quality koi should win. A 100% finished but only medium quality koi should not be ranked over a 80% finished but top quality koi. If quality and finish is close then size comes into play especially in the top sizes for the top awards.
At this years All Japan SHinkokai Show a 84 cm showa beat out a 93 cm kohaku for GC.
To respond to the orginal question in a size 12-16 inches. If two koi are really equal in finish and quality but one is three inches smaller the larger koi should get the nod.
I would reccomend no more than 3 inches between sizes.
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