Kodama Koi Farm - Limited Time - Ginrin Showa

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 offer exclusive, premium koi that come to you direct from Kodama, each one hand-selected and imported 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 Koi Fish From Play It Koi - What to Expect? What is your Alive Guarantee? We 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. When Will My Koi Arrive? Koi shipment schedules are as follows: Orders placed on Monday will arrive on Thursday. Orders placed on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday will arrive the following Tuesday. Orders placed on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday will arrive the following Wednesday. How Are the Koi Shipped? Our 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. How Do I Acclimate My New Fish to My Pond? To acclimate your new koi to your pond: Float the unopened bag in your pond for 20-30 minutes to equalize the temperature. Open the bag and add a small amount of pond water to the bag. Repeat this process every 10 minutes for about an hour. Gently release the fish into your pond.