Kawarimono Koi Fish: Part II

In this blog, we further explore one of the most popular koi fish classifications, the Kawarimono (kah-WAH-ree-MOH-noh) class, focusing on the single-colored variety.

Single-Colored Kawarimono koi

Chagoi (CHAH-goy)

From the Japanese “cha” (tea), these non-metallic solid brown koi range from light olive to copper all the way up to a darker greenish-brown.

Noted primarily for their larger size (often in excess of 2.5 feet) and calm demeanor, Chagoi are usually first to respond to the dinner bell, and normally the most likely to learn how to hand feed.

Despite being less colorful than some of their counterparts, the Chagoi’s nature makes them favorites amongst fellow pond dwellers and owners alike.

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Soragoi (SOH-roh-goi)

Grey, blue-grey or silver in coloration, Soragoi share similar characteristics to their cousins, the Chagoi. Somewhat closer to their ancestral wild carp roots, they also tend to be larger and more docile than the other breeds of koi.

Although not as “flashy” as other types of koi (although they do come in gin rin scalation types), their calm disposition is great in bringing a more peaceful vibe to your pond.

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Ochiba Shigure, or Ochiba, (oh-CHEE-bah-shee-GOO-reh)

Though not a single-colored koi breed, the bi-colored Ochiba Shigure is the result of crossing two types of koi fish that are single-colored. Combining the brown of the Chagoi with the blue-grey/silver coloration of the Soragoi, it forms a two-color pattern that gives them their names—“autumn leaves on the water”

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Shiro Muji (SHEE-roh-MOO-gee)

Unlike the Platinum Ogon these solid white, non-metallic koi are matte white. As a result of the colorlessness, ordinarily these hi-less Kohaku offspring don’t make it past the culling stage, but the occasional red-eyed albino or gin rin (sparkling scale) will make it through the process.

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Benigoi (BEN-ee-goy)

Also known as Aka Muji (AH-kah-MOO-jee), these variety are non-metallic red koi. There are some breeders that distinguish between Aka Muji and Benigoi. The key difference is the slight color saturation difference, with the Benigoi being a deeper red than Aka Muji.

Kigoi (KEE-goy)

Known as “lemon koi” in the U.S., they are an older variety of non-metallic lemon yellow (or pale orange) koi. Similar to the Shiro Muji, Kigoi are flat and matte colored (unlike the Yamabuki, which are brighter and metallic).

A red-eyed variation on the Kigoi—the Akame Kigoi—is extremely rare and highly prized. They can also grow to be quite large.

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Midorigoi (mee-DOH-ree-goy)

The doitsu (scaleless) Midorigoi are the only koi to display the color green. The translucent green or yellowish-green sometimes have black or silver mirror scales overlayed.

Not a single colored koi per se, they were the resulting cross between Yamabuki and Shusui. The Midorigoi originated in the 1960s as a scaleless breed, but there are now scaled versions of the koi fish for sale.

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