{"product_id":"12-14-hi-utsuri-standard-fin-koi-select","title":"12\"-14\" Hi Utsuri Standard Fin Koi — 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\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eOnly 1 available.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Crystal Creek koi is individually photographed — what you see is the exact fish you receive. No stock photos, no surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFire Over Shadow — The Hi Utsuri\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHi Utsuri\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most visually striking koi in the Utsurimono family — a variety defined by its commanding \u003cstrong\u003ejet-black (Sumi) base\u003c\/strong\u003e dramatically overlaid with bold, blazing \u003cstrong\u003ered-orange (Hi)\u003c\/strong\u003e markings. Unlike the Showa, there is no white — just the raw, primal contrast of fire and shadow playing across every inch of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 12\"–14\" farm-raised specimen from Crystal Creek Koi Farm is a mature, healthy fish with vivid Hi coloration and well-defined Sumi — a Select Grade Hi Utsuri that brings serious visual impact to any pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hi Utsuri (Utsurimono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select — strong coloration and healthy body condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jet-black (Sumi) base with bold red-orange (Hi) markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard scaled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFin Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Fin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\"–14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSumi (black) markings will continue to intensify and sharpen with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi (red-orange) coloration deepens with quality nutrition and UV exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern is unique to each fish — no two Hi Utsuri are identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and adaptable — a resilient variety well-suited to established ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful temperament, compatible with all koi and pond fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePond Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 250–350 gallons of pond water per fish, with a fully functional filtration and aeration system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable water parameters: pH 7.0–8.0, ammonia\/nitrite at 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all koi and goldfish varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-training your koi is a journey, not a switch you flip. Building that trust takes time — sometimes weeks, sometimes months — and it starts with showing up consistently at the water's edge. Every koi is different, and every pond relationship has its own pace. The reward is a fish that knows your footsteps and comes to meet you. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-hand-train-your-koi\"\u003eHow to Hand-Train Your Koi →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Creek Koi Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52104767013166,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/8985\/3486\/files\/hi-utsuri-koi-professional-product-photo.png?v=1786045308","url":"https:\/\/crystalcreekkoifarm.com\/products\/12-14-hi-utsuri-standard-fin-koi-select","provider":"Crystal Creek Koi Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}