3YR-Kage-Showa-no.1
$6,500
Kage Showa is a color variety within Showa Sanshoku koi, known for a black base pattern with red and white markings plus a shadowed, net-like look that gives the fish extra depth. Like other Showa koi, they are ornamental common carp, not a separate species. Their appearance can change as they mature, so a young fish may look very different after a few seasons of growth. Temperament is usually calm, social, and food-motivated. Many koi learn to recognize the people who feed them and may gather at the pond edge during routine care. Kage Showa are best suited to outdoor ponds with stable filtration, strong aeration, and enough room to swim continuously. Adult size depends on genetics, water quality, stocking density, and feeding program. Many pet koi reach roughly 20 to 30 inches, while some remain smaller and select bloodlines can grow larger. With excellent husbandry, koi commonly live 25 to 50 years, and some live much longer. For pet parents, the biggest challenge is not temperament. It is maintaining the environment. Water quality, quarantine practices, and steady seasonal care matter far more to long-term health than the specific color variety.
All koi are guaranteed to arrive alive. In the rare event of DOA, send a photo within 2 hours of delivery and we will replace or refund.
Koi ship in oxygen-sealed bags with temperature-controlled packaging. Delivery is typically 24–48 hours from dispatch. We do not ship during extreme weather.
Every fish is quarantined and health-checked at our Louisville facility before being offered for sale. Koi arrive eating and active.