Koi Types
Kohaku
It is said that every hobbyist's collection begins and ends
the the Kohaku. The red pattern
is called Hi. The Hi should be
thick with good edges. There are all sorts of different Kohaku patterns.
Some are broken up,
some are large and sweeping. Look for a pattern that doesn't go down past
the eyes and
and is well balanced.
There are names for the different patterns:
The two step
Kohaku pattern is called Nidan.
The three step pattern is called Sandan.
The four step pattern is called Yondan.
The lighting strike pattern is called Inazuma.
Most people agree the the best Kohaku have three or four patterns of Hi.