Bekko patterns

[mrbradleybradley]

Take a good sanke, remove the hi and you end up with a good bekko?I am not saying this is always wrong or true. But like a recent post about the placement of hi on a showa, I have come to learn that balance is more important. While the placement of hi and sumi on shiro in a top class sanke works because of the balance. Take away the hi and the balance changes.

Take a good sanke, remove the hi and you end up with a good bekko I see as a reference point but not a final study of what makes for a good bekko pattern.

[palerider]

Taken from www.akca.org/library/koiclass.htm



BEKKO

Bekko are white (Shiro), yellow (Ki) or red (Aka) base color koi with lacquered sumi spots on the back, like Sanke. Yes, the Japanese have several terms meaning red. Shiro Bekko often result from Sanke breeding but are koi that never developed a red pattern or lost their red pattern. The most difficult and important thing with Bekko is to get a clear, unblemished head with no sumi pattern. The fins are the same as Sanke. Ki and Hi Bekko have the same problem as Utsuri in the tendency to get many small black spots but the sumi does not fade at shows like Ki and Hi Utsuri tend to do. Hi Bekko with this condition are referred to as pumpkin fish (not meant as a compliment). I believe Bekko are not valued because they are culls from Sanke breeding making them second-class. Their appreciation also suffers from not having a head pattern that Shiro Utsuri does have.

[Brutuscz]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoiCop These words have correct meanings and the platinum metallic sheen you are talking about on your doitsu koi is properly referred to as hikari.

I definitely understand...hence the name of the hikari moyo class...correct? I acquired the name of this type from JKO....not my creation

[Brutuscz]

Since we are talking Bekko....I sold this 5-6inch bekko last year. Does it have potential or not? I must admit to not studying bekko as much as other varieties. It's rare that I see one that I really like.
I also added two others I came across...8-10inches. standard bekko and Ginrin Bekko.

[Donata]

what do you think about this bekko, even with the red scale at the back fin?



greetings, donata

[Ethan25]

Quote: Originally Posted by Brutuscz Since we are talking Bekko....I sold this 5-6inch bekko last year. Does it have potential or not? I must admit to not studying bekko as much as other varieties. It's rare that I see one that I really like.

some very transparent skin! You can really see some underlying sumi! I like it.

Ethan

[Brutuscz]

I added 2 more pics for evaluation. I never owned these...simply put them up for discussion. I wouldn't buy the one with the hi spot. It simply ruins the whole look for me.

[mstrseed]

What about itty bitty baby bekko's? Like this one.......

[HEADACHE6]

donata , That is not a very good Bekko (Hi or No Hi) !

[Super Kindai]

Quote: Originally Posted by mstrseed What about itty bitty baby bekko's? Like this one.......

It's a candidate for first palce