Kohaku opinions please

[rrc94]

Can I please have your thoughts on these 46-52cm kohakus, please?

[CarolinaGirl]

The first one is my favorite. Nice thick tail tube, good tail stop, pleasing pattern, nice shape. This fish has it all. #2 has a pattern that I think would look a little distracting on a large fish. I don't care for the pattern on the 4th one at all.

[Brutuscz]

I like the 1st and 3rd. Both have big fish patterns....good sashi and kiwa as well. The 4th one has a very pink head. The second...pattern may be sparse with further growth. If I was buying...take #1.

[rrc94]

Thank you both for your replies. I actually prefer the first one too. Being rather new to koi, I'm not sure if its right to ask this here but about how much should I consider spending on the first one?

[jbolding]

I agree that No1 aprears to be the better fish now, but No 3 looks interesting as well. Can you share with us the sex and age?

[rrc94]

2 yr, not sure about the sex though.

[PapaBear]

Very good bones portend real growth potential, best overall body conformation by far, and the only one with a pattern strong enough to keep up with growth to 75cm+. I'd like to say more about the skin quality, but this one looks to be photoshopped to the point that I really can't tell what it really looks like.

[mojo]

all of them have been photoshopped. particular the 4 one. watch out !!!

[rrc94]

Thanks Mojo. Didn't realise that. Probably best to stay away then.

[Gail]

Quote: Originally Posted by mojo all of them have been photoshopped. particular the 4 one. watch out !!!

THats the trouble with buying online.unless you are familair with the breeder and his koi, second guessing could be a very costly purchase.
Get to know a dealer.if you can in Cyprus? Word of mouth is another excellent way of finding quality fish.