The three major varieties of koi are ranked. What are the characteristics and strain representatives of each variety?

Koi originated in Japan and is a kind of fish with great ornamental value. With the development of history, the variety of koi has evolved to more than a hundred varieties, coupled with the good meaning of koi, it is more and more favored by aquarium lovers. Among the many varieties of koi, the most popular ones are red and white koi, Dazheng tricolor koi and Zhaohe tricolor koi, which are collectively called "Yusanjia". Let's take a look at it.

Ranking of the three major varieties of koi (regardless of ranking)

1. Red and white koi varieties

Variety introduction: the red and white carp strain is composed of white and white, in which the white should be white and bright, the white should be oil-moistened bright red, with luster, and the scarlet lines on the back should be evenly distributed. In addition, a clear distinction should be drawn between black and white, to ensure that there is no transitional color, that is to say, the edges should be neat, and the whole should look beautiful.

Breed characteristics: the most obvious characteristics of red and white koi must be in the head and near the tail. In addition, small round erythema can be seen on the mouth kiss of red and white koi, and the torso pattern is generally symmetrical.

Strain representatives: Fuji red and white koi; two-stage red and white koi; German red and white koi; lipstick red and white koi; three-stage red and white koi and so on.

2. Dazheng tricolor koi variety

Variety profile: Taisho tricolor koi was born in Taisho era in Japan. Its body shape and color are mainly divided into white background, red and black tattoos, which are called "three positive colors".

Variety characteristics: Dazheng tricolor koi is characterized by glossy blue ink spots, such as white spots on the shoulders.

Strain representatives: red tricolor koi; German tricolor koi; lipstick tricolor koi; silver scale tricolor koi and so on.

3. Zhaohe tricolor koi variety

Breed introduction: Showa koi Tongdazheng tricolor koi are all named according to the times, so Zhaohe tricolor brocade carp was produced in the Japanese Showa era, which was difficult to take in the thirties of the last century. But what is different from Dazheng tricolor is that Zhaohe tricolor has a thick inkjet base color, while its red and white color is acquired on the basis of inkjet.

Variety characteristics: there are large erythema on the body, and the edge is clear. The white position requires pure white, and those with white spots on the head and tail have better taste.

Strain representatives: light black Showa koi; German Showa koi; Showa koi; modern Showa koi, etc.

The above is a detailed introduction of the three major varieties of koi. To put it simply, there are a wide variety of koi. If you want to raise koi, you should not mix culture. At the same time, you must master certain breeding skills to ensure the healthy growth of koi.

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