Hi Utsuri, a member of the Utsurimono family, are koi with a black (sumi) body and areas of red or orange (hi) pattern overlaying the black. Hi Utsuri are the second most prevalent type of Utsurimono, behind Shiro Utsuri. While a dark, vibrant red is the preferred color for Hi Utsuri... Read More
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Ki Utsuri, a member of the Utsurimono family, are koi with a black (sumi) body and areas of yellow (ki) pattern overlaying the black. The gene responsible for Ki Utsuri is a recessive gene. This means that Ki Utsuri are a random "throw" from a Shiro Utsuri... Read More
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Shiro Utsuri, the most prevalent and popular variety of the Utsurimono family, are koi with a black (sumi) base and areas of white (shiro) pattern overlaying the sumi. Like all Utsurimono, the sumi of a Shiro Utsuri should extend below the lateral line and wrap... Read More
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