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Akamuji is a plain red fish that occurs normally in the breeding of Kōhaku. In Japan, this was formerly considered a fault when breeding Kōhaku and most fry with this coloration were culled; but since the early 1990s has increased in popularity. In exhibition, Akamuji are usually exhibited under
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The Kōhaku breed is believed to be one of the first ornamental carp varieties developed. The variety dates to 1888, when a man named Kunizo Hiroi bred a red-headed female koi with one of his own males, whose markings resembled cherry blossoms, thus creating the now extinct Gosuke bloodline from which
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all of the known Kōhaku bloodlines established (Tomoin, Sensuke, Yagozen, Manzo). Today, the Tomoin and
Yagozen are the two remaining major Kōhaku bloodlines in Japan. The Kōhaku remains one of the most popular breeds in Japan. The bright red markings are known as
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Japanese exhibition standards, and fish purchased simply for display in private homes or to be kept as pets, do not necessarily adhere to these standards. There are a number of words used to describe the markings on a kōhaku:
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should not extend past the lateral line. This requirement dates from a time then all koi were viewed in a pond from the top. Fish bred to be kept in tanks may not necessarily adhere to his standard.
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A Shiromuji is a plain white fish. This variety occur normally as part of the breeding of Kōhaku and is not valued in Japan. A similar fish, but with metallic scales
Platinum koi
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An Omoyou has large markings, at least a quarter the length of the fish. This is desirable, because as a fish ages, the markings will separate and form interesting patterns.
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should not have white scales within them (this is considered a serious fault). The markings should be balanced, although not strictly symmetrical.
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767:OCLC
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