Koi Types
Showa Sanshoku (Showa)
The Showa is a magnificant Koi. The white, red, and
black all fit together perfectly. The beauty of this Koi is a true
example of the Japanese breeder's ability to creature living works of art.
A good Showa will have a nice balance of color.
The pattern must be easy on
the eyes and there should be sharp edges between the patterns. Showa are created
by breeding
a Kohaku with a Shiro Utsuri.
A cool Showa pattern is the sumi slash across the face.
Many people have a hard time telling the
the difference between a Showa
and a Sanke. "How do you tell the
difference?" they ask. Here are a couple of pointers:
1.
Showa have black on their heads, Sanke shouldn't have any at all.
2. Showa are black Koi, with a white and red pattern. Sanke are
white Koi, with
red and black patterns.