10"-12" Kumonryu — Select

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The Dragon That Never Stops Changing

The Kumonryu — named for the “nine-tattooed dragon” of Japanese legend — is one of the most captivating and unpredictable koi varieties you can own. This 10"–12" Select specimen is a striking example: a clean white body is marked with scattered black sumi spots that drift along the dorsal line and flanks like storm clouds rolling across a pale sky. A bold red marking on the nose adds a flash of unexpected color that makes this fish instantly memorable in any pond.

What sets the Kumonryu apart from every other variety is its legendary ability to transform. The black sumi pattern can shift, expand, fade, or completely reorganize with the seasons, water temperature, and age. The fish you receive today may look entirely different — and even more dramatic — a year from now. Owning a Kumonryu means owning a living work of art that's always evolving.

Selected at the Select grade for its clean white base, well-distributed sumi patterning, and the distinctive red nose marking that gives this fish its own unique character.

What Makes This Fish Special

• Clean white body with scattered black sumi spots along the dorsal line and flanks
• Bold red nose marking — a striking and unusual accent
• Legendary color-changing ability — sumi shifts with seasons, temperature, and age
• Select grade — chosen for white base quality, sumi distribution, and overall character
• 10"–12" size — an established fish with fully developed pattern expression

Care Notes

Kumonryu are hardy, adaptable koi that thrive in well-maintained ponds with good filtration and stable water quality. Feed a high-quality diet like Blackwater Ultimate Combo Diet to support overall health and vitality. Sumi pattern changes are completely normal — embrace the transformation! Minimum pond size of 1,000 gallons recommended.

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