{"product_id":"10-12-kumonryu-select","title":"10\"-12\" Kumonryu — Select","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e🖐️ \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Creek koi are hand-trained.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our fish are conditioned to come to you at feeding time — and with patience, will eat right from your hand. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-hand-train-your-koi\"\u003eLearn how →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Dragon That Never Stops Changing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Fish Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean white body with scattered black sumi spots along the dorsal line and flanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold red nose marking — a striking and unusual accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegendary color-changing ability — sumi shifts with seasons, temperature, and age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect grade — chosen for white base quality, sumi distribution, and overall character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10\"–12\" size — an established fish with fully developed pattern expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKumonryu are hardy, adaptable koi that thrive in well-maintained ponds with good filtration and stable water quality. Feed a high-quality diet like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ultimate-professional-combo-mixed-pellet-diet\"\u003eBlackwater Ultimate Combo Diet\u003c\/a\u003e to support overall health and vitality. Sumi pattern changes are completely normal — embrace the transformation! Minimum pond size of 1,000 gallons recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips live via overnight delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-we-ship-live-koi\"\u003eHow We Ship Live Koi\u003c\/a\u003e guide for full details on our live arrival guarantee and acclimation instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Creek Koi Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52503635591470,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/8985\/3486\/files\/kumonryu-butterfly-koi-extra-2_047ced77-4939-493a-ad44-ca1815372da0.png?v=1787703398","url":"https:\/\/crystalcreekkoifarm.com\/products\/10-12-kumonryu-select","provider":"Crystal Creek Koi Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}