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2012 kohaku sanke japaneese koi spawning in new Orleans
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Julia
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Guys and gals, hows this for Sanke learning?: Written by Kate McGill:
Sanke: Basic appreciation points
• Red and white patterns on a Sanke ideally fulfil the same criteria as a Kohaku. An acceptable exception is the Aka Sanke, where almost the entire Koi is red with black patterns superimposed.
• The quality of the black is a critical feature – it should look coal-black, dense and glossy, and scales should not be visible within black patterns.
• Pattern edges, particularly trailing edges (kiwa), should be sharply defined.
• Black may appear over red or white patterns – when over red, leading edges of black patterns should also look sharp; if over white then a small amount of blurring (sashi of sumi) is both acceptable and desirable, since it provides a 3D element to the pattern. Black over white is preferred, as it’s more elegant.
• The desirable size of black pattern elements changes over time. Black patterns should be neatly arranged along the back, ideally beginning with a large shoulder marking (tsubo, or well-placed sumi).
Sanke: Basic appreciation points
• Red and white patterns on a Sanke ideally fulfil the same criteria as a Kohaku. An acceptable exception is the Aka Sanke, where almost the entire Koi is red with black patterns superimposed.
• The quality of the black is a critical feature – it should look coal-black, dense and glossy, and scales should not be visible within black patterns.
• Pattern edges, particularly trailing edges (kiwa), should be sharply defined.
• Black may appear over red or white patterns – when over red, leading edges of black patterns should also look sharp; if over white then a small amount of blurring (sashi of sumi) is both acceptable and desirable, since it provides a 3D element to the pattern. Black over white is preferred, as it’s more elegant.
• The desirable size of black pattern elements changes over time. Black patterns should be neatly arranged along the back, ideally beginning with a large shoulder marking (tsubo, or well-placed sumi).
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Good grief, after 20 years what if the Koi I have are "undesireable"!!! neVeR!!! ha Ha HA!! They will always look good to me 
and that's all that matters really, I never knew what all the big "fuss" over Koi was before! I just picked them out 20 years ago cause I thought they were cute! Now they are like "family pond dogs", cause they like to follow me around the pond. I sure learned alot on your thead Matt, thanks!!!
and that's all that matters really, I never knew what all the big "fuss" over Koi was before! I just picked them out 20 years ago cause I thought they were cute! Now they are like "family pond dogs", cause they like to follow me around the pond. I sure learned alot on your thead Matt, thanks!!! 
I love most of the colors. correct or not, but do find it interesting to know/learn more about what is considered "correct". I personally think we have a pond full of gorgeous fish, and since we are the ones enjoying them, it really doesn't matter if they wouldn't appeal to a judge. I love when the folks that are more into things start explaining things out!
I haven't heard the term "pond dogs" before, but it is so true! Hubby was razzing me last night over one of the baby pools we have going. They are only 1 - 2" and every time I walk by them (which is often since they are in the kitchen), they follow me already. If I stop, they come right to the edge and act like a bunch of buoys just bobbing up and down with their little mouth going, waiting for food LOL.
I haven't heard the term "pond dogs" before, but it is so true! Hubby was razzing me last night over one of the baby pools we have going. They are only 1 - 2" and every time I walk by them (which is often since they are in the kitchen), they follow me already. If I stop, they come right to the edge and act like a bunch of buoys just bobbing up and down with their little mouth going, waiting for food LOL.
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Very nice, it that the one with the black dots?
Yes mam it is I found a few more today I'd say I have about 40 great quality koi and like 300 pond quality or solids which are nice but i don't have space for any of the low quality ones I've actually have a local park with a massive pond with 2 huge koi like ones easy 30 inches or more I'll talk to the parks guy and see if I can just give me to the park I remember seeing those huge koi when I was like 5 22 years ago and from what I know now those koi were over 24 inches back than hopefully they take email here's some more pond quality.
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wow! pond quality or not, I bet someone would be thrilled to have them...
I think they all look fantastic. How old are they now?
And few days shy of 2 months old
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Lots of people would love to have them if the park won't take them!
Julia
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At two months they sure grow fast!