Please, someone identify what type of Koi I have.?

[pondkid23]

What is he

 

[pondkid23]

heres another pic

 

[pondkid23]

more pics

 

[fishin4cars]

It's hard to say at this point. It could turn out to be a Kujaku or a Kin Kikikoryu, It's still pretty small and could change quite a bit before it developes it permanant colors.

 

[CountryEscape]

PondKid, how large is it? It has some really neat looking coloration coming on, and agree with Larkin could change a lot this coming year or two. On my "cheat sheet" I have compiled since last year, Kujaku is "dark net-like marking and red/orange and white coloration" and the other description for the same thing was "metallic with reticulated net-like pattern overlaid with gold, yellow, orange, red." For Kikokuyru, I have "metallic version of Kumonryu" and for Kumonryu I have "solid white doitsu (scaleless) with areas of black - change their color many times in their life span."

 

[addy1]

It is a pretty little fish, will be fun to see how it changes over time

 

[koiguy1969]

kujaku matsuba ?...i'm no expert!

 

[CountryEscape]

I wondered about Matsuba pattern, too, KoiGuy, but what really is the difference between "net-like" and "pine cone pattern (matsuba)" anyhow? They look the same to me.

 

[pondkid23]

He is close to 4in, so he is small, but I will keep updating as he grows. :razz: :goldfish:
p.s I found him in the filter.

 

[CountryEscape]

Yikes, how did he get into the filter? Poor guy.

 

[pondkid23]

lol no idea. :razz:

 

[j.w]

Cool looking color markings whatever he is!

 

[DrCase]

It has nice markings ,worth keeping a eye on

 

[pondkid23]

Just an update, the scales are starting to get more shine, next to the face.
I know the pics are bad but he looks really distinct & different in person

 

[addy1]

pretty