Fall Colors; Let's see the Ochibas!

[bighatbulls]

If you have an Ochiba and a picture of it please post your picture to this thread.

[HEADACHE6]

I love Fall Colors, just wish mine would grow.

[sactownkoi]

Here is mine 23".

[bighatbulls]

How big is she Troy? Akiyamma has put on another inch since the show, I think she's about 9 and 1/2. I was watching her a few days ago and told Sean I realy like her shape, it looks full and robust.

I have recently started to notice ochibas for sale with very dark reticulation. Is this desireable or not?

[bighatbulls]

Quote: Originally Posted by sactownkoi Here is mine 23".

Honestly I am not a big fan of Doitsu style koi, however I have been noticing that some Doitsu Ochibas have markings that remind me of painting with watercolor. I am not certain if this is good or not, but it makes for very dramatic markings.

[PapaBear]

Ochiba with or without the dark reticulation are simply a matter of genetic expression. When you have strong reticulation the consistency and contrast become important quality considerations and I personally love the look.

[Farmer Steve]

She turns yellow in cold water, and darkens to a gold in summer.
Picture is misleading... it is a small bowl... she is only 25" or so. Wish she filled out my big tub that well.

[kntry]

Sactownkoi, I love your Doitsu Ochiba. I've been looking for one for years but haven't found THE one yet. I know someone that has THE one but he won't sell it.

[KoiCCAPW]

Here's mine,doitsu . It was a gift from a friend. Please excuse the picture quality.

[pskorf]

Quote: Originally Posted by kntry Sactownkoi, I love your Doitsu Ochiba. I've been looking for one for years but haven't found THE one yet. I know someone that has THE one but he won't sell it.

i am in search for the one doits also. few years back club member had one and LOVED it, black outline around the brown color also.
it was male but oh so cool and someone bought it before me.