Kodama Koi Farm - Limited Time - Ginrin Shiro Utsuri

One-of-a-kind Ginrin Shiro Utsuri 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 Shiro Utsuri bred by the renowned Omosako Koi Farm. This beautiful female, born in 2024 and currently measuring 16.5" inches (42 cm), is a Ginrin Shiro Utsuri, a stunning example of its variety. Breeder: Omosako Koi Farm Sex: Female Born: 2024 Size: 16.5" / 42 CM Variety: Ginrin Shiro Utsuri Availability Window: June to August 2026 What Makes Ginrin Shiro Utsuri So Special? Shiro Utsuri is elegance in two colors: deep, lacquer-black sumi wrapping a body of pure snow-white shiroji. It is one of the most timeless looks in all of koi, and Omosako is one of the most respected names in the world for producing it. Add Ginrin, and that crisp black-and-white contrast gains a layer of sparkle that lifts the whole fish. The magic of Shiro Utsuri is in the balance: bold sumi that wraps the body with intent, set against clean white, now scattered with glittering Ginrin scales. Look for: Deep, glossy black (sumi) with a lacquered finish Bright, clean white (shiroji) with no yellowing A bold, wrapping sumi pattern with sharp edges (kiwa) Sparkling Ginrin scales across the body Motoguro at the base of the pectoral fins and strong conformation 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.