Goshiki (GOSH-key) koi are one of the most desirable koi varieties due to their unique colours and eye-catching patterns. Goshiki translates as ‘Five Colours’ and the name refers to the five colours seen in this variety of koi. These colours are:
Shiro (white) in the base colour
Hi (red) in the Kohaku-like pattern
Sumi (black) in the pattern over the whole top of the fish
Konjo (dark blue) in the reticulation in the scales on the top of the koi
Akebi (light blue) in the reticulation in the scales on the side of the body.
