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Pond owners regard koi as the most important element of their ponds. Through the years, various koi types have captivated the imaginations of fish hobbyists. Asagi koi is one of the spectacular varieties that have added color to koi ponds.
Collectors who have an eye for the best koi variety consider the Asagi koi as the finest. Its blue-hued back and belly make the sight of it breathtakingly beautiful. In some cases, their fins and gills are similarly covered with blue. They are made more beautiful by the red markings along the undersides, complementing their bluish lateral lines. Their scales look like a net, making them truly reticulated. Each scale is outlined by white edges, making its net-like appearance more evident.
Its color is dominated by blue, extending above its lateral line. Significantly, from their lateral line down to the undersides, their scales appear with red coloration. This red coloration can extend to their fins, gill covers and the mouth. A variant of this koi fish, depending on the blood line, are koi with dark blue or almost blue-gray color. A light-color blue koi fish which can be found in some of these bloodlines can be preferred by breeders due to its more attractive color pattern.
One of the most important elements that really provide the asagi a well-balanced accent is its red colorations. These red patterns make the asagi koi a complete package. On the other hand, the koi's bluish scales, mostly lighter along the edges, ensure that its reticulation effect does not miss a collector's approval.
This can also be happen because the blue scales are put together in a straight row, making its reflection a truly astonishing sight. This is important since the extent of its reticulation will add value to the fish. A little blemish to this netting pattern will affect the koi's value to collectors.
In selecting your koi for inclusion in your pond, it is important that you:
Take notice of the koi's reticulation. You must understand that when it is young, the color must be lighter. This netting will however become darker as the fish ages.
Look for that perfect color. An attractive indigo blue-type koi is a perfect fit to your pond.
Make sure that these netting patterns be even rows. This flawless pattern can be seen along the scales.
Don't be interested in a younger Asagi sporting grin scales. This kind of scale will not disappear until the fish grows bigger.
Choose only koi with a clear or white nose.
Consider the red coloring, especially in the fish' pectoral fins. This coloring must be all or mostly red. As the koi grows, this will become a Motoaka. Its tail could either be clear or with some red marks on its.
It is equally important to note that there is a koi fish similar to a common Asagi-the Shisue. This kind of koi has dark scales which can found in a row on the top or at the lateral line. These rows must be complete; otherwise, it is not advisable to buy them.
