Description
One-of-a-kind Tancho Kohaku 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 Tancho Kohaku bred by the renowned Dainichi Koi Farm. This beautiful male, born in 2024 and currently measuring 16.5" inches (42 cm), is a Tancho Kohaku, a stunning example of its variety.
Breeder: Dainichi Koi Farm
Sex: Male
Born: 2024
Size: 16.5" / 42 CM
Variety: Tancho Kohaku
Availability Window: June to August 2026
What Makes Tancho Kohaku So Special?
Tancho Kohaku distills koi beauty to its purest form: a flawless white body crowned by a single, perfectly placed red (hi) circle on the head. With no other red on the fish, every element has nowhere to hide, making this one of the most demanding and revered varieties in the hobby.
The Tancho mark echoes the rising sun of the Japanese flag and has long been associated with good fortune. Centered between the eyes, a clean, round crown turns a simple Kohaku into a living symbol.
Look for:
- A bold, symmetrical red crown, round and evenly placed on the head
- Crisp, snow-white skin (shiroji) across the entire body
- Sharp edges (kiwa) where the hi meets the white
- A clean head free of stray red or blemishes
- Powerful, graceful body conformation
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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