{"product_id":"kodama-koi-farm-limited-time-showa-ii-1","title":"Kodama Koi Farm - Limited Time - Showa II","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/Kodama_Koi_Farm_Logo_Header.webp?v=1745246652\" alt=\"Kodama Koi Farm\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind Showa from Kodama Koi Farm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a longtime partner of Kodama Koi Farm, one of the most respected names in the world of Japanese koi, we're proud to offer exclusive, premium koi that come to you direct from Kodama, each one hand-selected and imported from world-renowned breeders in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind Showa bred by the renowned Dainichi Koi Farm. This beautiful male, born in 2024 and currently measuring 15.7\" inches (40 cm), is a Showa, a stunning example of its variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeder: \u003cstrong\u003eDainichi Koi Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSex: Male\u003cbr\u003eBorn: 2024\u003cbr\u003eSize: 15.7\" \/ 40 CM\u003cbr\u003eVariety: Showa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability Window: June to August 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/he0TVxCBZ9E\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Showa So Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Showa is a striking embodiment of power, artistry, and tradition, all flowing through the vivid contrast of jet-black sumi, fiery red hi, and snowy white shiroji. As one of the most dynamic koi varieties, Showa demands attention not just for its coloration, but for the way those colors move in perfect harmony across the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDainichi's bloodline is renowned for producing Showa with exceptional depth of color, strong body conformation, and sumi placement that seems painted by instinct. Every Showa tells a dramatic story, where boldness meets balance and intensity finds elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInky, lacquer-black sumi that anchors the pattern with strength and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep crimson hi that blazes with clarity and consistency across the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, unblemished shiroji, offering stark contrast and visual drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic patterns that wrap around the body in a bold interplay of color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, powerful body conformation, a hallmark of Dainichi breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced head markings, often featuring all three colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Koi Fish From Play It Koi - What to Expect?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is your Alive Guarantee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe guarantee that all koi will arrive alive and healthy. If there are any issues, please contact us immediately upon arrival with photos and a description of the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Will My Koi Arrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKoi shipment schedules are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders placed on Monday will arrive on Thursday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders placed on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday will arrive the following Tuesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders placed on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday will arrive the following Wednesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Are the Koi Shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur koi are carefully packaged in oxygenated bags and shipped in insulated boxes to ensure they remain healthy during transit. We use express Overnight shipping to minimize the time your fish spend in transit. Because of this, all live Koi fish orders will incur shipping costs of $75.00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Do I Acclimate My New Fish to My Pond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo acclimate your new koi to your pond:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloat the unopened bag in your pond for 20-30 minutes to equalize the temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the bag and add a small amount of pond water to the bag. Repeat this process every 10 minutes for about an hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently release the fish into your pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/All_Japan_Nishiki_Koi_-_associaton_baner.png?v=1745249181\" alt=\"All Japan Nishiki Koi Association\" width=\"338\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kodama Koi Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45181125066822,"sku":"y0504t012","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/1h_Q-V_hQRsB0yx29bKlxMz6xdE4PsjLT_s0.jpg?v=1781470887","url":"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/vi\/products\/kodama-koi-farm-limited-time-showa-ii-1","provider":"Play It Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}