What does Kumonryu mean?
What does Kumonryu mean?
Nine Crested Dragon
The Kumonryu, which means “Nine Crested Dragon”, is a most fascinating koi in that it’s sumi (black) is basically unstable and can appear or disappear without any warning. The Kumonryu is of the Doitsu (German) lineage, and has either large mirror scales along the dorsal and lateral line ,or no scales at all.
What is a Kikokuryu koi?
That is, a Kikokuryu koi is a metallic, scaleless white coloured koi with black markings. It was originally created by breeding a Kumonryu koi with a Doitsu Platinum Ogon koi which is a scaleless, metallic koi with a solid white colour.
What are all black koi called?
Karasugoi
Origin Of Black Colored Koi They are a koi strain which has been developed over time and which are called Karasu. Karasu, or Karasugoi, are the only true black colored koi, and Japanese breeders have produced them for quite some time.
What is Beni koi?
“Beni” is only used to refer to red color on Gosanke varieties (Kohaku, Sanke, Showa) “Hi” is used when referring to Koi pattern on non-Gosanke, such as Hi Utsuri (black base Koi with red pattern) “Aka” refers to Koi that are nearly or all red (Aka Muji, Aka Sanke and Aka Bekko)
What is shusui koi?
Shusui was the first Doitsu variety of koi and are one of the only two blue koi! They are a Doitsu (scale-less) version of Asagi. Shusui was first bred in the early 1900’s by Yoshigoro Akiyama mixing the Doitsugio, a German scale fish, and the Asagi.
What is a Bekko koi?
Bekko Koi (be-coh) White, Red, or Yellow Koi with Black Markings. The Bekko is a solid colored non-metallic koi fish with black (sumi) spots on the body. Bekko koi are produced in three colors; white, red and yellow. The white variety is called a Shiro Bekko.
What is a ghost koi?
Ghost Koi are a mix between a mirror carp and a metallic Ogon Koi. Ghost Koi grow faster than standard koi and will have either a metallic shine, yellow scales or a ghost white appearance. Koi thrive in a stable environment.
Why is my black koi turning white?
One of the most common reasons koi may be losing their color is due to poor quality food and nutrition. In fact, 9 times out of 10 a koi purchased from Japan (or elsewhere) that is changing in color is due to poor diet and/or conditions in their new home.
What does Kage mean in koi?
Kage: (Car-Gay) Literally, ‘shadow’ or ‘phantom’, referring to Koi with a blurred, reticulated black pattern over the white or red.
What is Ogon koi?
Ogon (meaning “golden”) koi are metallic, solid, single-colored koi fish in the Hikarimuji class (Hikari – “shiny”; Muji – “one”). Ogon has become synonymous with a collective name for metallic, solid-colored koi.
Who stole Zoro’s sword in Dressrosa?
Gyukimaru
After his defeat, Ryuma bequeathed the sword to Roronoa Zoro, and said he was satisfied with Zoro as the sword’s master. The sword then replaced Zoro’s Yubashiri which was destroyed by Marine Captain Shu at Enies Lobby. It was then stolen by Gyukimaru and returned to Ryuma’s grave.
What is a Benigoi koi?
Benigoi (BEN-ee-GOY) koi are non-metallic, solid red or orange koi fish. The name Benigoi literally translates as ‘red koi’. You may have noticed that in the koi keeping hobby, there are a few different Japanese terms meaning ‘red’, the most common of which is ‘hi’.