My Platnium Koi

[RobAmy]

Finally managed a decent picture of the new platinum. Doing very well so far, taken with the iPhone

 

[Priscilla]

Wow! Gorgeous!!!!

Not sure if I mentioned I got ANOTHER one and the heron ate him. No more new koi for me. In fact no more new fish. Praying the ones I have make it.

 

[Big Lou]

Looks like a ghost koi!

 

[fishin4cars]

Ghost Koi would have grey or black markings in the face and back. That's a Platinum, very nice one I might add. Unfortunately one of the easiest fish for predators to spot so protect it well. May it live to be a ripe old age and grow large and flowing for you! .

 

[Big Lou]

Thanks

 

[Tula]

I am so jealous I can't stand it!!! It is very beautiful and I'm so happy for you. Me on the other hand....no platinum koi and must figure out what to do with 20 + koi fry!

 

[ZmanArt007]

This reminds me of my butterfly female. She is somewhat platinum but has "sprinkles" of other colors all over her back.

Yours is definitely a more high quality koi

 

[Dave 54]

Zman thats a Matsuba

Finally managed a decent picture of the new platinum. Doing very well so far, taken with the iPhone

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Very Nice indeed


Dave

 

[j.w]

Beautiful fish Rob!

 

[addy1]

I had a beautiful long finned white goldfish, darn owl took it at night............assume owl it disappeared over night, never have raccoon issues.

 

[Sunshine]

Beautiful Koi !!

 

[ZmanArt007]

Zman thats a Matsuba

What exactly determines it is a Matsuba? Is it just a solid color with metallic scales? Is this yellow fish a Matsuba too?

Sorry its not the best photo its just one that I had on hand.

 

[Lisaebetten]

Finally managed a decent picture of the new platinum. Doing very well so far, taken with the iPhone

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So much expression for a fish.

 

[Dave 54]

What exactly determines it is a Matsuba? Is it just a solid color with metallic scales? Is this yellow fish a Matsuba too?

Sorry its not the best photo its just one that I had on hand.

Matsuba are koi that combine a solid, metallic colored base with a black net pattern. The base color of Matsuba can vary. Gin Matsuba have a white base color, while Ki Matsuba have a yellow base color, and Aka Matsuba have a red base.
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So that gives you your colours as far as I know there arent anymore variations of colour but I have something thats like a cross Matsuba + somthing else not sure which
It is Orange in colour which itself is a nice koi to have he has an orange top half then just under the lateral line it turns into a brilliant white
However there is a sole variation of Matsuba which is the Doitsu Matsuba. which obviousely have less scales than a normal scaled koi.
They are very much like a leather or scaleless koi, but have dark scales
The dark scales run either side of the dorsal from the head then around the dorsal to the tail and are jet black, however in shows any scales running past the gill plates are considered a demerit when you show them but the are indeed beautiful fish in their own right
So there you have it Zman all I know about the Matsuba and Douitsu so I hope it helps you when looking for a decent Matsuba

Dave

 

[Tula]

I think I"m finally getting a platinum koi! Someone about 2 hours from here is selling part of their collection. It is not a butterfly, but looks beautiful It's possible I may get a small butter fly too.

I have to finalize details and figure out some things....but it looks promising