10"-12" Gin Rin Showa — Premium
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Fire, Shadow, and Silver Light
The Gin Rin Showa is one of the most dramatic koi varieties in existence — and this 10"–12" Select specimen delivers that drama in full. A brilliant silver metallic base catches the light like a mirror, while deep crimson-red (hi) patches blaze across the body in bold, sweeping strokes. Black sumi overlays both the white and red areas, creating the complex three-color interplay that defines the Showa pattern. The Gin Rin (diamond-bright) scales amplify every color, making this fish shimmer and flash with every movement in the water.
Selected at the Select grade for its strong hi coverage, well-defined sumi, and the exceptional Gin Rin sparkle that elevates this fish well above the ordinary.
What Makes This Fish Special
- Brilliant Gin Rin (diamond-bright) scales that shimmer and flash in sunlight
- Deep crimson-red (hi) patches over a white base with bold black sumi
- Classic three-color Showa pattern — one of the most prized in koi keeping
- Select grade — chosen for hi intensity, sumi definition, and Gin Rin quality
- 10"–12" size — an established fish with fully developed pattern and scale expression
Care Notes
Gin Rin Showa are hardy, adaptable koi that thrive in well-maintained ponds with good filtration and water quality. Feed a color-enhancing diet like Blackwater Color Enhancing to deepen and maintain the red hi pattern. Minimum pond size of 1,000 gallons recommended.
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