3yr-Ochiba-no.5
$2,500
Ochibashigure (O-chee-ba-shee-gore-ay) called Ochiba (o-chi-ba) for short, means ‘leaves of Fall on the water” This is because of the original improved breed look of a base blue-gray fish (the water) with a brown pattern on its back (the dead leaves of fall). Ochiba also come in a Doitsu version, that should have all the characteristics of the Wagoi (fully scaled) version, minus the reticulation of the wagoi. The very first Ochiba were developed from crossing Chagoi (all brown fish) and Soragoi (solid blue-gray ) Since the original ones however, the base color has been expanded to the improved blue, or orangy, and even yellowish. Today it seems most people still prefer the blue-gray based fish. They can come in Doitsu (scale less or partially scaled) or Wagoi (fully scaled) versions. So an Ochiba has a base color of blue-gray most often, but can be the other base colors mentioned previously. On top of the base color is the pattern like that of a Kohaku, that can come in steps preferably, but can also be one large plate on the back as well. This pattern is usually and orange or brownish color. The base color of the fish has a reticulation look to it like that of fine netting. This is caused by each scale being traced in a very thin line which defines the shape of each scale and make it stand out. This breed is known to be docile and friendly and can grow to large sizes as well.
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.