{"product_id":"12-14-showa-sanshoku-select","title":"12\"-14\" Showa Sanshoku — 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\u003eBold, Complex, and Unmistakably Showa\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Showa Sanshoku is one of the “Gosanke” — the Big Three of koi — and for good reason. This 12\"–14\" Select specimen commands attention with a powerful three-color pattern that feels alive and dynamic. A clean white (shiro) base is interrupted by sweeping patches of deep crimson-red (hi) and bold, inky black sumi that wraps across the body, head, and fins. Unlike the Sanke, the Showa’s sumi originates from the black base of the fish, giving the pattern a heavier, more dramatic quality — and this fish delivers that drama in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected at the Select grade for its strong hi coverage, well-placed sumi, and the bold, high-contrast three-color pattern that makes Showa one of the most sought-after varieties in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Fish Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic three-color Showa pattern — white, red, and black in bold, sweeping contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep crimson-red (hi) patches with heavy, well-defined black sumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSumi wraps across the head and into the fins — a hallmark of true Showa lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect grade — chosen for hi intensity, sumi placement, and overall pattern balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12\"–14\" size — a substantial, mature fish with fully developed pattern expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShowa Sanshoku are hardy, adaptable koi that thrive in well-maintained ponds with good filtration and water quality. Feed a color-enhancing diet like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackwater-color-enhancing-koi-food-2-lb-bag-medium-pellet\"\u003eBlackwater Color Enhancing\u003c\/a\u003e to deepen and maintain the red hi pattern. Note that sumi on Showa can continue to develop and shift as the fish matures — making each fish a living, evolving work of art. 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\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":52503621665070,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/8985\/3486\/files\/9E158D13-1268-48F9-8126-29C726F427BB_2d84f296-0ba2-497c-add7-97d7e7935263.jpg?v=1787702995","url":"https:\/\/crystalcreekkoifarm.com\/products\/12-14-showa-sanshoku-select","provider":"Crystal Creek Koi Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}