12"-14" Hi Utsuri Standard Fin Koi — Select

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Fire Over Shadow — The Hi Utsuri

The Hi Utsuri is one of the most visually striking koi in the Utsurimono family — a variety defined by its commanding jet-black (Sumi) base dramatically overlaid with bold, blazing red-orange (Hi) markings. Unlike the Showa, there is no white — just the raw, primal contrast of fire and shadow playing across every inch of the body.

This 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.

Variety Details

• Classification: Hi Utsuri (Utsurimono)
• Grade: Select — strong coloration and healthy body condition
• Colors: Jet-black (Sumi) base with bold red-orange (Hi) markings
• Scale Type: Standard scaled
• Fin Type: Standard Fin
• Size: 12"–14"

What to Expect

• Sumi (black) markings will continue to intensify and sharpen with age
• Hi (red-orange) coloration deepens with quality nutrition and UV exposure
• Pattern is unique to each fish — no two Hi Utsuri are identical
• Hardy and adaptable — a resilient variety well-suited to established ponds
• Peaceful temperament, compatible with all koi and pond fish

Pond Requirements

• Minimum 250–350 gallons of pond water per fish, with a fully functional filtration and aeration system
• Stable water parameters: pH 7.0–8.0, ammonia/nitrite at 0 ppm
• Compatible with all koi and goldfish varieties

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Hand-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. How to Hand-Train Your Koi →