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Koi-Dealers A clean facility is essential for any dealer you purchase your Koi from. A dealer can have a much higher stocking density than a hobbyist as the tank in which Koi he keeps Koi isn't there for a long time. Keep the Koi in your tanks well-stocked. They must be placed at a distance of a few feet from each other or be separated by a wall. If your dealer is selling a shipment that is under quarantine, you shouldn't be able to purchase an Koi from the tank that may be overstocked. You should ensure that the water that your fish drink is clear and has adequate filtration to support heavy fish loads. Browse this site to get additional info on koi fish. The dealer should be able to conduct virus tests and quarantine for each shipment. Avoid dealers who fly Koi across the country to then offer them up for sale. Health The Koi you are looking at must be healthy. Normal behavior is normal of the Koi. It should not be apparent that the Koi scratching or flashing across the tank's sides. This could indicate a parasite problem. Examine the Koi for any ulcers or parasites. If you observe any health issues with the fish of other dealers, it's worthwhile to check your Koi. Body conformation A Koi fish's body needs to be perfectly and symmetrical. Because of the shape of their bodies as they age and become more mature, female Koi are preferred over males. A mature female will have a large, blimp-like body. A mature male will have a cigar-like body shape. Skin Luster The appearance of color is significantly affected by the state of the skin. The skin condition of Koi is a major factor. Koi will be affected in the event that it is sick or malnourished, or lives in a poor environment. Quality of Color The fish should be the identical hue throughout. If you were viewing a KerutoKoi you wouldn't want areas of red that appeared darker than others. Keep in mind that the color on the head will appear different on the body as it will not be diffused by the scales. For any color loss you should examine a Koi. It could be a patch or area that appears aged. It is important to use powerful colors, for example, white that is clear and free from yellowing. Pattern Edge It is essential to determine the edges of the color pattern. As the Koi grows, blurred edges will be more noticeable. Pattern of Colors The hue should be evenly distributed across the top of the body of the fish. A KerutoKoi sporting red patterns towards the rear of the fish will look less appealing than one that has a the stepping stone pattern running down its back. Price The majority of small Koi come with a fixed price. The larger Koi can be priced individually. The most expensive Japanese Koi are Japanese Koi. They're show winners and maintain their colors due to strict breeding guidelines. Most Koi fish, both domestically (US breeders) as well as imported (Malaysia Indonesia China, ect.) are affordable. However, they can often be tiny and have a loss of color. Beware of dealers who attempt to sell you koi with exorbitant prices. They often call their Koi "imported" or sell domestically bred Koi with Japanese parents to "improve" their Koi's value. Any dealer who is honest will know the origin of their Koi.

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