12" Asagi Standard Fin Koi — Live Pond Fish [Premium Grade]

A Living Piece of Koi History — The Ancient Asagi

The Asagi is one of the oldest koi varieties in existence, with roots stretching back over 160 years to the very origins of ornamental koi keeping in Japan. To own an Asagi is to own a piece of living history — a fish whose lineage predates virtually every other variety in the hobby.

This stunning specimen displays the Asagi's unmistakable signature: a cool blue-grey dorsal surface covered in a precise, net-like reticulated scale pattern, dramatically contrasted by vivid orange-red (Hi) coloration that blazes along the belly, cheeks, and lateral line. The pectoral fins carry a warm blush of red at their base, fading to translucent white at the tips — an elegant detail that makes the Asagi instantly recognizable from above.

Variety Details

• Variety: Asagi — one of the oldest koi varieties, over 160 years of heritage
• Colors: Cool blue-grey reticulated scale pattern on the dorsal surface
• Accent: Vivid orange-red (Hi) on the belly, cheeks, lateral line, and fin bases
• Fins: Translucent white with warm orange-red blush at the base — a classic Asagi hallmark
• Fin Type: Standard fin
• Size: 12" — a mature, commanding specimen

What to Expect

• Healthy, farm-raised koi from Crystal Creek Koi Farm
• A true heritage variety — prized by collectors and historians of the koi hobby
• Hi (red) coloration may expand and deepen with age — Asagi are known to improve over time
• The blue reticulated pattern becomes more defined as the fish matures
• Hardy and adaptable — peaceful temperament ideal for community ponds

Pond Requirements

• Minimum 500-gallon pond recommended
• Stable water temperature, filtration, and aeration required
• Compatible with all koi and goldfish varieties

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