Rank these Kohakus.

[gspotmc]

d c e b a f That's how I would rank them.

[Russell Peters]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cody Turtle So does that mean you think one of the others is better than d?(which one) If the conformation of d is an ilusion what else doesn't look rigt because of the photo issue. I like the pattern on b but it looks a little pinched at the shouldes and its tail joint seems a little weak

The conformation of D is not an illusion, it is very good. I think that the water and angles of the Koi in the pictures affect how they really look.

[jbolding]

e,d,c,f,b,a

Although the pattern is not as classic I like the conformation and potential on E a little better than D.

[schildkoi]

For "today" based on the pictures (live results could avry significantly):

B, D, F, E

[Richard Rombold]

B then F and D equal. Past that point the excitement level goes down in my book.

[JasPR]

For me, B is number #1. By both a koi show rating and a future rating. JR

[KoiCop]

Quote: Originally Posted by JasPR For me, B is number #1. By both a koi show rating and a future rating. JR

Thanks, JR. Wait a minute . . . is you is or is you ain't JR.

[Brady Brandwood]

B is light years ahead.

Best Wishes,
Brady Brandwood

[dick benbow]

as i've seen a million but was quite impressed to see Steve,Richard and Brady
commenting so couldn't resist.
My selection would be B E F

No doubt B has the strongest body and pattern and is the now fish hands down.

I like the flowery pattern of E and feel it's body is nice and face tho appearing to be yellowish may be photo or keeping water.

F like B has good strong pattern and coloration.

I think what this excercise shows us is that while many can recognize quality
and body shape, pattern likes still influence buying ( and keeping) decisions.

I have been to many ponds wirth numerous kohaku patterns and it gets pretty boring if all are type cast to look like B. A good E helps to give some visual variety.

[dick benbow]

here's what my kohaku looked like just out of the mud at nisei koi farm this past weekend.