Cream With Snow Algae

It is clear that the Japanese took a lot of pride in selectively breeding koi fish to produce the different gorgeous color patterns we see today. Their spectacular colors and patterns are part of the reason that koi fish are still loved today and are treasured by their owners.

The cream with snow algae of a koi fish should be bright. A red koi should be bright red and a black koi should be deep black. A dull black or a fish containing scales or spots that are slightly graying does not reflect well on the fish. As would a white koi that is not pure white as snow but contains specks of dirty grey. Color is an indicator of good health.

With koi, if they are in poor health or are exposed to poor water conditions, they will change color. Their bright cream with snow algae will turn dull. If you are looking to buy koi fish understanding how a koi's color is supposed to look can help you in picking out a health fish. In turn, while caring for koi of your own, keeping a close watch on the color of your koi will determine if you are giving them the best care possible.

Koi fish come in many different colors. Some of the major and most seen colors are red, white, black, yellow, blue and cream. The Japanese used certain terms to describe the colors and traits of koi fish. Koi fish breeders have identified and named a large number of specific categories.

The most popular category is the Gosanke category which includes Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoki and Showa Sanshoki varieties of koi. The Kohaku koi variety are white with red markings. The white coloring on this breed of koi should be pure snowy white and the red should have well defined edges that cover between 50 and 70 percent of the body.

The Taisho Sanshoki variety of koi which is also known as Taisho Sanke or just Sanke, are white fish with red and black markings. Like most white coloring on koi, the white coloring should be pure snowy white while the red and cream with snow algae are deep in hue with distinct edges. Similar to the Sanke variety of koi, the Showa Sanshoki, or just Showa variety of koi are also white, black and red in color.