Sanke Hi coloration - changes in future?

[68bruin]

I just got this 16" 2yr female Sanke on an auction site. This 1st photo is the one pic I had for bidding on this koi. I like the koi's conformation, pattern and sumi balance but after receiving her, I'm disappointed in the persimmon or orange color of the Hi rather than the red I perceived in the photo provided.
JR wrote an article on color in KOIUSA recently which I believe suggested that Japanese breeders preferred "persimmon" orange beni in the early stage because it was a precursor to the best, longest-lasting, most desirable (hopefully red) beni. The article just suggested but did not say what I might expect with the Hi coloration and beni quality of this Sanke in the future - I'm hoping for a deeper red like the 1st photo. What experience can you share with me about this and what do you think of this Sanke? Would it interest you or not and why?
I took the second photo after I received her.

[gspotmc]

Quote: Originally Posted by 68bruin I just got this 16" 2yr female Sanke on an auction site. This 1st photo is the one pic I had for bidding on this koi. I like the koi's conformation, pattern and sumi balance but after receiving her, I'm disappointed in the persimmon or orange color of the Hi rather than the red I perceived in the photo provided. JR wrote an article on color in KOIUSA recently which I believe suggested that Japanese breeders preferred "persimmon" orange beni in the early stage because it was a precursor to the best, longest-lasting, most desirable (hopefully red) beni. The article just suggested but did not say what I might expect with the Hi coloration and beni quality of this Sanke in the future - I'm hoping for a deeper red like the 1st photo. What experience can you share with me about this and what do you think of this Sanke? Would it interest you or not and why? I took the second photo after I received her.

I think the persimon Hi is better than the deep red hi that you want. It won't last that long.

[gspotmc]

Let's wait for the experts to chime in. Who's the breeder of the said sanke?

[68bruin]

breeder is Marudo

[gspotmc]

Ihave a marudo sanke. It won a couple of awards already. Is it a he or a she? By the looks of it. It has a long way to go.
Michael

[68bruin]

"It has a long way to go" - meaning this is not a particularly good sanke or it has potential down the road? How would you describe the characteristics of this fish right now?

[gspotmc]

It's a young fish. The sumi is in the right places, the shiro is good the beni is ok. It may or may not improve depending on how you take care of it.