{"id":1101,"date":"2026-05-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/?page_id=1101"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:11:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:11:50","slug":"kohaku-koi-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Kohaku Koi Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"kt-site\" aria-label=\"Kohaku koi guide\">\n<main><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle tabel met inhoud\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Kohaku_Koi_Guide_Quick_Recognition\" >Kohaku Koi Guide Quick Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#What_Makes_a_Kohaku_Koi\" >What Makes a Kohaku Koi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#White_Ground\" >White Ground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Red_Pattern\" >Red Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Body_and_Condition\" >Body and Condition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Kohaku_Koi_Guide_for_Beginners\" >Kohaku Koi Guide for Beginners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#How_to_Recognize_Kohaku_Koi\" >How to Recognize Kohaku Koi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Only_White_and_Red\" >Only White and Red<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Clean_Head_Impression\" >Clean Head Impression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Pattern_Balance\" >Pattern Balance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Buying_Kohaku_Koi\" >Buying Kohaku Koi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Useful_Tools_Before_Buying_Kohaku\" >Useful Tools Before Buying Kohaku<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Helpful_Categories\" >Helpful Categories<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Kohaku_Sanke_and_Showa\" >Kohaku, Sanke, and Showa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Kohaku\" >Kohaku<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Sanke\" >Sanke<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Showa\" >Showa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Health_and_Pond_Fit\" >Health and Pond Fit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Q_A_Kohaku_Koi_Guide\" >Q&amp;A: Kohaku Koi Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#What_is_a_Kohaku_koi\" >What is a Kohaku koi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#How_do_I_recognize_Kohaku_koi\" >How do I recognize Kohaku koi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Is_this_Kohaku_koi_guide_useful_for_beginners\" >Is this Kohaku koi guide useful for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#What_should_I_look_for_when_buying_Kohaku_koi\" >What should I look for when buying Kohaku koi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Does_a_strong_red_pattern_mean_the_koi_is_good\" >Does a strong red pattern mean the koi is good?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Should_I_quarantine_a_new_Kohaku_koi\" >Should I quarantine a new Kohaku koi?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Further_Reading\" >Further Reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/kohaku-koi-guide\/#Next_Step\" >Next Step<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"kt-hero\">\n<div class=\"kt-wrap kt-hero__inner\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"kt-kicker\">Koi variety guide<\/p>\n<h1>Kohaku Koi Guide<\/h1>\n<p class=\"kt-lede\">This Kohaku koi guide explains how to recognize Kohaku koi, judge red and white pattern, check body and skin quality, and choose a healthy koi that fits your pond.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kt-actions\">\n        <a class=\"kt-button\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/koi-varieties\/\">Koi Varieties<\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"kt-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/buying-koi\/\">Buying Koi<\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"kt-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/recommended-koi-products\/\">Recommended Products<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"kt-signal\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kohaku_Koi_Guide_Quick_Recognition\"><\/span>Kohaku Koi Guide Quick Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Kohaku should show only white skin and red pattern. If black markings are present, the koi belongs in another variety conversation.<\/p>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<figure class=\"kt-figure\">\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/mantifang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kohaku.jpg\" alt=\"Kohaku koi guide showing white body and red pattern\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><figcaption>Kohaku koi are recognized by clean white skin and balanced red markings, without black pattern.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kt-band\">\n<div class=\"kt-wrap\">\n<div class=\"kt-section-head\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_Kohaku_Koi\"><\/span>What Makes a Kohaku Koi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kohaku koi are white koi with red markings. The idea is simple, but quality is not judged by pattern alone. A good Kohaku should have clean white skin, healthy red markings, balanced body shape, steady swimming, and no obvious signs of stress.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-grid\">\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_Ground\"><\/span>White Ground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Look for clear white skin without yellowing, muddy areas, or obvious unevenness across the head and body.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Pattern\"><\/span>Red Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The red pattern should look balanced, intentional, and suitable for the koi\u2019s size and body. Pattern edges may vary by age, bloodline, and development.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_and_Condition\"><\/span>Body and Condition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A pleasing pattern cannot compensate for poor condition, weak posture, damaged fins, abnormal breathing, or visible stress.<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kt-band kt-band--soft\">\n<div class=\"kt-wrap kt-two\">\n<div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kohaku_Koi_Guide_for_Beginners\"><\/span>Kohaku Koi Guide for Beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This Kohaku koi guide keeps the first judgement practical. Do not buy a Kohaku only because the red pattern looks dramatic in a photo. Always look at the fish in water, ask about age and health, and think about your pond before buying.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ol class=\"kt-path\">\n<li><strong>Confirm the Variety<\/strong><span>White body, red pattern, and no black markings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Look Beyond Pattern<\/strong><span>Check body shape, skin quality, fins, swimming, breathing, and appetite.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask About History<\/strong><span>Ask about age, origin, quarantine, recent treatments, and how long the koi has been observed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Judge Pond Fit<\/strong><span>Choose a koi that fits your pond capacity, water quality, experience, and quarantine setup.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kt-band\">\n<div class=\"kt-wrap\">\n<div class=\"kt-section-head\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recognize_Kohaku_Koi\"><\/span>How to Recognize Kohaku Koi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kohaku koi recognition starts with absence as much as presence. A Kohaku has white skin and red pattern, but no black markings. Once black appears as part of the design, compare the fish with other Go-Sanke varieties such as Sanke or Showa.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-grid\">\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Only_White_and_Red\"><\/span>Only White and Red<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The basic recognition point is simple: white ground with red markings. No black pattern should be part of the variety.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_Head_Impression\"><\/span>Clean Head Impression<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The head should look clean and balanced. Beginners should avoid judging only from one photograph, because light and angle can change the impression.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pattern_Balance\"><\/span>Pattern Balance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A good pattern should suit the body. It does not need to be perfectly symmetrical, but it should feel balanced from head to tail.<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kt-band kt-band--soft\">\n<div class=\"kt-wrap kt-two\">\n<div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buying_Kohaku_Koi\"><\/span>Buying Kohaku Koi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buying Kohaku koi should be done slowly. Red and white can look impressive, but long-term value depends on health, skin, body, behavior, water quality, seller transparency, and whether the fish fits your pond.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"kt-list\">\n<li>Ask how long the koi has been with the seller.<\/li>\n<li>Ask whether quarantine or observation has been done.<\/li>\n<li>Check whether the koi swims steadily and breathes normally.<\/li>\n<li>Look for clean skin, intact fins, and no visible sores.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid buying from tanks with stressed, gasping, or damaged fish.<\/li>\n<li>Plan transport and acclimation before purchase.<\/li>\n<li>Quarantine new koi when possible before adding them to the main pond.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kt-band\">\n<div class=\"kt-wrap kt-two\">\n<div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_Tools_Before_Buying_Kohaku\"><\/span>Useful Tools Before Buying Kohaku<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Product guidance should support careful observation and fish welfare. Before buying a Kohaku, understand the simple tools that help with water testing, safe handling, quarantine, and comparison.<\/p>\n<p>A beautiful Kohaku still needs a prepared pond, stable water, safe transport, and careful observation after arrival.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"kt-signal\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helpful_Categories\"><\/span>Helpful Categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"kt-list\">\n<li>Water test kits<\/li>\n<li>Viewing bowls<\/li>\n<li>Koi nets and sock nets<\/li>\n<li>Quarantine equipment<\/li>\n<li>Air pumps and air stones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>      <a class=\"kt-button\" href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/recommended-koi-products\/\">View Recommended Products<\/a><br \/>\n    <\/aside>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kt-band\">\n<div class=\"kt-wrap\">\n<div class=\"kt-section-head\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kohaku_Sanke_and_Showa\"><\/span>Kohaku, Sanke, and Showa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kohaku, Sanke, and Showa are often discussed together because they are central koi varieties. For beginners, the main distinction is practical: Kohaku have white and red only, while Sanke and Showa include black markings in different ways.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-grid\">\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kohaku\"><\/span>Kohaku<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>White body with red pattern. No black markings.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sanke\"><\/span>Sanke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>White body with red and black markings. The black usually appears as accent markings rather than a heavy base pattern.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Showa\"><\/span>Showa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Black-based koi with red and white pattern. Showa often gives a stronger, heavier visual impression than Sanke.<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kt-band kt-band--soft\">\n<div class=\"kt-wrap\">\n<div class=\"kt-section-head\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_and_Pond_Fit\"><\/span>Health and Pond Fit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Kohaku with beautiful markings still needs stable water, good oxygen, sensible feeding, quarantine, and careful observation. If a koi shows ulcers, gasping, heavy flashing, clamped fins, isolation, or sudden decline, test the water immediately and ask an experienced koi professional or qualified aquatic veterinarian for help.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kt-band\">\n<div class=\"kt-wrap\">\n<div class=\"kt-section-head\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_A_Kohaku_Koi_Guide\"><\/span>Q&amp;A: Kohaku Koi Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-grid\">\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Kohaku_koi\"><\/span>What is a Kohaku koi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A Kohaku koi is a white koi with red markings. It should not have black pattern.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_recognize_Kohaku_koi\"><\/span>How do I recognize Kohaku koi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Look for a clean white body and red markings only. If black markings are part of the pattern, compare the fish with Sanke or Showa instead.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_this_Kohaku_koi_guide_useful_for_beginners\"><\/span>Is this Kohaku koi guide useful for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. This Kohaku koi guide is useful for beginners because the recognition point is clear, while the quality details can be learned step by step.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_look_for_when_buying_Kohaku_koi\"><\/span>What should I look for when buying Kohaku koi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Look at body shape, skin quality, red pattern, swimming, breathing, fins, appetite, seller transparency, and whether the koi fits your pond.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_strong_red_pattern_mean_the_koi_is_good\"><\/span>Does a strong red pattern mean the koi is good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not by itself. A dramatic pattern cannot replace good health, body condition, clean skin, and stable behavior.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"kt-card\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_quarantine_a_new_Kohaku_koi\"><\/span>Should I quarantine a new Kohaku koi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, when possible. Quarantine helps protect the main pond and gives time to observe the koi before mixing it with other fish.<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kt-band kt-band--soft\">\n<div class=\"kt-wrap kt-two\">\n<div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_Reading\"><\/span>Further Reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use this Kohaku koi guide as the practical starting point. KoiTalk explains recognition and buying basics, while Mantifang carries deeper Kohaku background and dictionary context.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"kt-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/koi-varieties\/\">Koi Varieties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/koi-varieties\/sanke-koi-guide\/\">Sanke Koi Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/koi-varieties\/showa-koi-guide\/\">Showa Koi Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/buying-koi\/\">Buying Koi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/recommended-koi-products\/\">Recommended Koi Products<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/pond-water-quality\/\">Pond &amp; Water Quality<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/koi-dictionary\/\">Koi Dictionary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/koitalk.app\/nl\/ask-shikibu-about-koi\/\">Ask Shikibu About Koi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mantifang.com\/discover-the-world-of-kohaku-koi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mantifang Kohaku Longread<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mantifang.com\/kohaku-kohaku-koi-kohaku-carp-kohaku-pattern-kohaku-bidan-ingeo-kohaku-nishikikoi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mantifang Kohaku Dictionary Entry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kt-band\">\n<div class=\"kt-wrap kt-path\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Step\"><\/span>Next Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use this Kohaku koi guide as a first recognition tool, then compare Kohaku with Sanke and Showa before buying. 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