10"-12" Gin Matsuba — Premium

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Gold Crown, Silver Scales

The Gin Matsuba is a metallic koi that commands attention — and this 10"–12" Premium specimen takes it further with a warm golden-amber head that sits like a crown above a brilliant silver body covered in bold, dark-edged pinecone scales. The contrast between the golden head and the crisp reticulation across the body gives this fish a truly regal, one-of-a-kind look that shifts and shimmers as it moves through the water.

Selected at the Premium grade for its exceptional metallic luster, strong scale definition, clean body conformation, and the striking head coloration that makes this individual stand out even among high-quality Gin Matsuba.

What Makes This Fish Special

• Silver metallic body with bold black pinecone scale reticulation
• Warm golden-amber head — a striking natural contrast
• Mirror-bright sheen that shifts with every movement
• Premium grade — selected for luster, scale definition, and body shape
• 10"–12" size — an established fish ready to anchor any pond

Care Notes

Gin Matsuba are hardy, adaptable koi that thrive in well-maintained ponds with good filtration and oxygenation. Feed a high-quality diet like Blackwater Ultimate Combo Diet to support their metallic sheen and overall health. Minimum pond size of 1,000 gallons recommended.

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