12"-14" Kohaku Standard Fin Koi — Select

🖐️ Crystal Creek koi are hand-trained. Our fish are conditioned to come to you at feeding time — and with patience, will eat right from your hand. Learn how →

⚠️ Only 1 available. Every Crystal Creek koi is individually photographed — what you see is the exact fish you receive. No stock photos, no surprises.

A striking Kohaku Standard Fin Koi, hand-selected from Crystal Creek Koi Farm. This individual displays the classic Kohaku two-color pattern — a clean white base with bold red/orange hi markings in a well-defined step pattern (danmoyo) across the body. What makes this fish truly unique is a distinctive yellow ki stripe running along the dorsal midline, a rare and eye-catching characteristic that sets it apart from a standard Kohaku and adds a third dimension of color interest.

• Variety: Kohaku
• Size: 12–14"
• Grade: Select
• Fin Type: Standard Fin
• Pattern: White base with bold red/orange hi; distinctive yellow ki dorsal stripe

Pond Requirements

• Minimum 200–300 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

Ships live via overnight delivery. See our How We Ship Live Koi guide for full details on our live arrival guarantee and acclimation instructions.

Learn More About Kohaku Koi

→ Read Our Kohaku Koi Guide

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 →