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One-of-a-kind Ginrin Showa from Kodama Koi Farm
As a longtime partner of Kodama Koi Farm — one of the most respected names in the world of Japanese koi — we're proud to continue offering our customers exclusive, premium koi, each hand-selected and imported directly from world-renowned breeders in Japan.
This is a one-of-a-kind Ginrin Showa bred by the renowned Shinoda Koi Farm. This beautiful female, born in 2024 and currently measuring 17.3" inches (44 cm), is a Ginrin Showa, a stunning example of its variety.
Breeder: Shinoda Koi Farm
Sex: Female
Born: 2024
Size: 17.3" / 44 CM
Variety: Ginrin Showa
Availability Window: June to August 2026
What Makes Ginrin Showa So Special?
A Showa is already a study in power and contrast: jet-black sumi, fiery red (hi), and snow-white shiroji moving together across the body. Add Ginrin, the sparkling, diamond-like scales that catch and scatter light, and the whole fish seems to shimmer with its own glow.
The Ginrin doesn't change the Showa's bold character; it amplifies it. Each scale glitters over the three colors, giving depth and movement that is mesmerizing in the water.
Look for:
- Sparkling Ginrin scales running cleanly along the body
- Inky, lacquer-black sumi anchoring the pattern
- Deep, vivid red (hi) with clean edges
- Bright, unblemished white (shiroji)
- Strong body and a balanced, dynamic pattern
Buying Kodama Koi — What to Expect?
1. Shipping & Safe Arrival
Your Kodama koi ships directly from Kodama Koi Farm in Hawaii. Because this is a living animal, your koi is hand-packed in an oxygen-charged, insulated box and moved on a coordinated, scheduled basis — never left sitting in a carrier hub over a weekend. After your purchase, our team coordinates the exact ship date with you by email, and we hold shipments during extreme heat or cold until there is a safe weather window in your area. A flat $150 shipping charge applies to each live koi order to cover specialized live-fish packaging and expedited handling.
2. Live Arrival Guarantee
We guarantee your koi will arrive alive and in good health. In the rare event it doesn’t, we’ll make it right with a replacement at no additional cost. To honor the guarantee, please contact us within 24 hours of delivery with a photo or short video, and acclimate your koi right away using the steps below. Full terms are in our Refund & Live Goods Policy.
3. Acclimating Your New Koi
A calm, correct acclimation is the most important 30 minutes of your koi’s life with you:
- Float the sealed bag in your pond for 15–20 minutes to equalize the temperature.
- Add a cup of pond water to the bag every few minutes for about 15 minutes.
- Gently net the koi into your pond — do not pour the shipping water into your pond.
We strongly recommend a 2–4 week quarantine before introducing any new koi to an established collection. Full guidance: New Koi Care & Acclimation Sheet.
4. What to Expect: Size & Coloration
Each koi is photographed and measured at the size listed in the product details, and because every fish is one of a kind, the koi you see is the exact koi you’ll receive. Your koi will keep growing with good water and feeding, and its color and pattern (sumi, hi, shiroji) will deepen and shift as it matures. Slight differences between a screen and your pond’s natural light are normal and never affect the guarantee.
5. Setting Your Koi Up to Thrive
Premium koi reward stable, well-filtered water. Before your fish arrives, make sure your pond is fully cycled with clean, well-oxygenated water and ammonia and nitrite reading zero. Feed a quality diet suited to your water temperature, and keep a basic test kit and pond salt on hand for the first few weeks. If anything looks off after arrival, send us a photo and we’ll help you diagnose it.
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