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Imported Japanese Koi... Our specialty!
There are over 100 varieties of Koi. A few of the most popular
types of Koi are listed below, and are generally available.
We will do everything we can to exceed your expectations!
| Koi | Description |
| Kohaku | White Koi with red pattern. |
| Sanke | White Koi with red and black pattern. |
| Showa | Black Koi with red and white pattern. |
| Asagi | Blue pinecone scale with orange border patterns. |
| Shusui | German (Doitsu) scaled of the Asagi with large blue scales along dorsal and lateral line. |
| Bekko | White, red, or yellow Koi with black pattern. |
| Utsuri | Black Koi with either orange, yellow, or white pattern. |
| Goshiki | Koi with five colors, grey net base with dark red pattern. |
| Goromo | White with black or blue edged scales on red pattern. |
| Lemon Ogon | Metallic solid yellow. |
| Platinum Ogon | Metallic solid white. |
| Kujaku | Metallic white with metallic orange pattern and Matsuba pattern on scales. |
| Matsuba | Black pinecone pattern on scales. (Many different types of Koi can have Matsuba scalation.) |
| Tancho | Koi with circular (Hi) red spot on head and no other red on body. (There are many types of Koi that can have the Tancho pattern.) |
| Oranji Hariwaki | Metallic white with metallic orange pattern - most are German (Doitsu) scaled. |
| Kikisui | Type of Oranji Hariwaki where the orange pattern is a darker chrysanthemum orange pattern. |
| Chagoi | Solid brown Koi, sometimes with crosshatching on scales. Grows very large and is a very friendly type of Koi. |
| Sora Goi | Grey with grey crosshatching on scales. Developed from Chagoi. |
| Ochiba Shigure | Grey with grey crosshatching on scales and brown pattern. Developed from Chagoi. Translation of name is "Autumn leaves on the water." Very interesting and popular type of Koi. |
| Kumonryu | Black German (Doitsu) scaled Koi with "milk" white pattern. One of only two types of Koi that completely changes its pattern every one to three years. Fun to watch changes occur. |
| Yamabuki Hariwaki | Metallic white with metallic yellow pattern. Usually German (Doitsu) scaled. Limited availability. |
| Diamond-Scaled (Gin Rin) |
Any Koi with scales that reflect like diamonds in the sunlight. This scalation is over the top of their pattern. |
| Metallic Koi | Koi with shiny metallic sheen to their skin, fins, and scales. The metallic sheen covers the entire body and is not the same thing as diamond scales. |
| German-Scaled (Doitsu) |
Normal Koi were crossed with the German carp that have large scales down their dorsal area and lateral line area. |
Japanese Koi range in size from 4"-7" one year old koi to 30+
inches in length as an adult koi. Prices for the Koi vary
depending upon the quality of the koi (AAA, AA, A, B) and the
size of the Koi. Japanese Koi are priced from $35 to several
thousand dollars. The varieties listed above are generally
available.
There are 13 basic types and over 100 varieties of Koi. Each Koi
is unique in color pattern, scale variation and body shape. Imported
Japanese Koi are admired for their intense colors and their
differing scale variations.
Wet Pets, as U.S. Agent for Ogata Koi Farms, proudly represents
one of the premier koi breeders in Japan. Chuck Jones travels to Japan
several times each year to personally select the finest Japanese Koi for
our customers.
Exhibition, championship and high quality Koi are available throughout
the year in a wide variety of sizes, patterns, and prices. Wet Pets
continually stocks between 2,000-3,000 imported koi for your selection.
| IMPORTED JAPANESE KOI |
| SIZE | GRADE | PRICE |
| 4" - 6" | B | $35 |
| 4" - 6" | A | $56 |
| 4" - 7" | AA | $70 |
| 4" - 7" | AA | $145 |
| 4" - 7" | AAA | $185 |
| 13" - 15" | B | $350 |
| 13" - 15" | A | $400 |
| 13" - 18" | AA | $800 |
| 13" - 18" | AAA | $1200 |
| 13" - 18"+ | Exquisite | $1600-$6,000 |
All fish are quarantined upon arrival from Japan at our facility.
The quality and health of the Koi are very important to us. We
take very special care not to knowingly sell a sick fish to our
customers. We want you to be successful with Koi for a lifetime. Once
a fish leaves our facility, it is impossible to know or have any control
over their environment; therefore, there are no refunds on fish.
KOI SHIPMENTS: Koi will be shipped Delta Dash or
UPS Next Day Air depending upon your preference. Freight charges
for Delta Dash are $65 per box and the flight number is verified
for your convenience. Koi must be picked up within two hours of
flight arrival. UPS Next Day Air picks up the Koi from Wet Pets
around 6 P.M. and delivers the Koi to you by 10:30 A.M. the next
morning. UPS is very convenient, but is more expensive. Actual UPS
freight charges will be added to your invoice and will generally
range from $60-$85, depending upon the weight and the distance.
There are no additional box or delivery to airport charges from
Wet Pets. Our guaranatee on shipped Koi is limited to live
arrival only.
To acclimate the Koi to your pond, float the fish in the sealed
plastic bag for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. If the plastic
bag is floating in full sun, place a towel over the bag during this time.
Remove fish from plastic bag by hand or with a net and carefully place
the fish in your pond. Do not mix the pond water with the bag water
while the fish are in the bag and do not add the shipping water
to your pond. Do not feed the Koi the first day; they are still
adjusting to your pond.
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