Origin of Kohaku:

The K ohaku koi breed was developed from Japan around the 19th century. The name "Kohaku" means "red on white", representing the main color of this breed. Kohaku is a combination of red and white koi breeds, bred and developed over generations to achieve the most beautiful and stable characteristics.

Characteristics of Koi Kohaku:

When it comes to koi fish for most people, the first image that usually comes to mind is a red and white koi fish, or Kohaku. Kohaku is the quintessential koi breed and one of the "Big Three Koi" koi breeds (Kohaku, Sanke & Showa). It has a combination of deep red patches that form a pleasant pattern on the pure white body. High-quality kohaku is truly stunning when fully mature.

While there are many types of koi fish with more complex colors and patterns, the simplicity of Kohaku's red and white patterns continues to appeal to koi enthusiasts. The Kohaku koi fish is one of the most popular koi fish breeds in the world. It is seen as a symbol of good luck and health in Japanese culture.

Kohaku is a white koi fish with red patches. It cannot be emphasized that white (shiro) must be pure bright white and also without blemishes. Ideally, the red (hi) marks should be dark and uniform. The red patches must cover about half of the body and must be balanced throughout the body. Red samples can be distributed in a variety of ways.

Kohaku koi fish have a gentle personality, are easy to raise and adapt well to the environment. They are brackish water fish and need to be kept in a clean, oxygen-rich water environment. Additionally, to keep kohaku koi fish healthy and well-developed, you need to provide them with proper nutrition and regularly check the water quality.

In Japanese culture, the Kohaku koi fish is considered a symbol of good luck and health. They are often raised in ponds and lakes and are loved and cherished by the locals.