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Koi
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Taisho Sanke

A variant of Koi (Cyprinus rubrofuscus)

Taisho Sanke

Representative Koiphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

White-bodied koi with both red (hi) and black (sumi) markings, the black not appearing on the head. Developed in the Taisho era as a tricolor extension of Kohaku.

Keeper tips for this variant

Sumi black deepens with cooler, mineral-rich water — a stable pond with good KH helps the black 'finish,' while warm soft water can leave sumi grey and unstable.

This page covers the Taisho Sanke variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Koi

Other Koi variants

KohakuShowa SanshokuOgonAsagi