A Spectrum of Koi Varieties: This Week’s Koi Release
Is there a colour—or a particular variety—you’ve been looking for?
Last week, we concentrated on Kohaku and three different interpretations of its classic red-and-white pattern.
This week’s release will be very different.
We’re putting together a broad collection of koi spanning different colours, patterns, scale types and varieties—including one of our widest selections of butterfly koi for some time.
Our harvests began yesterday, and we’ll be sharing the first footage here today as the release begins to take shape.
The First Koi from the Harvest
The koi selected so far include a remarkably broad range of butterfly types, alongside single-colour koi extending across a wide spectrum of colours.
There are more ponds to harvest and many individual selections still to make, so we don’t yet know the complete line-up. Keep checking back as we update this blog with new harvest footage, preview bowls and the latest varieties selected for Friday night’s release.
A Broad Selection of Butterfly Koi
Butterfly koi currently form the largest part of this week’s developing release.
The harvest has produced a varied selection, with different colours, patterns and skin types represented. These aren’t being presented simply as one group of “butterfly koi”; within the selection are a number of distinct varieties for hobbyists looking for something particular.
We have also harvested this attractive bowl of Platinum Butterfly:
Their clean white appearance, metallic sheen and long flowing fins make Platinum Butterfly particularly striking additions to a pond.
Exploring the Single-Colour Spectrum
The single-colour koi will be less numerous within the final release, but the range of colours represented is unusually broad.
Together, they provide a chance to look at how much variation exists even among koi whose appeal is built around one predominant colour—from bright metallic finishes to softer, more natural tones.
For some hobbyists, the search begins with a named variety. For others, it begins with a colour they feel their pond is missing. This week’s release is being assembled with both in mind.
Preview Bowls
These eleven preview bowls give an early look at the breadth of koi selected for Friday night’s release.
Butterfly koi feature prominently, alongside a broad mixture of colours, patterns and varieties. The bowl number for each koi will also be shown in the priced catalogue, making it easy to return here and watch any koi that catches your eye.
Preview Bowl 1
Preview Bowl 2
Preview Bowl 3
Preview Bowl 4
Preview Bowl 5
Preview Bowl 6
Preview Bowl 7
Preview Bowl 8
Preview Bowl 9
Preview Bowl 10
Preview Bowl 11
The Priced Koi Catalogue
The priced catalogue gives you the opportunity to look through the complete release before the koi become available to purchase.
Each koi is shown with its individual photograph, reference number, size and price. The preview-bowl number is also included, allowing you to return to the videos above and watch any koi that particularly catches your eye.
With such a broad mixture in this week’s release, the catalogue can be explored in two ways: you may be drawn to a particular colour or appearance, or you may be searching for a specific koi variety.
The catalogue is for preview purposes only. All koi will become available to purchase through the website when the release opens at 8pm.
Release Details
This week’s new koi will be released through our website at 8pm on Friday 28th August.
The koi will be sold on a first come, first served basis. They cannot be reserved in advance, so we recommend using the catalogue and preview bowls to identify any koi you may be interested in before the release begins.
When the release opens, the new koi will appear at the top of our Koi for Sale collection. Each individual listing will include the koi’s photograph, reference number, size, price and preview video.
Friday 28th August — 8pm
