17cm Japanese Imported Doitsu Sanke - AOKIYA - QT9-125

17cm Japanese Imported Doitsu Sanke – Marusei Koi Farm

Add elegance and authentic Japanese craftsmanship to your pond with this exceptional 17cm Japanese Imported Doitsu Sanke from the renowned Marusei Koi Farm. The Doitsu Sanke combines the classic beauty of the traditional Sanke with the sleek, scaleless appearance of a Doitsu koi. Featuring a brilliant white (shiroji) base accented by vibrant red (hi) and developing black (sumi) markings, this variety offers exceptional skin clarity and striking colour contrast that make it a standout in any premium koi collection.

At 17cm, this juvenile Doitsu Sanke displays excellent body conformation, premium skin quality, and a well-balanced developing pattern. The clean shiroji provides the perfect canvas for the vibrant hi, while the sumi is still emerging and will continue to refine in placement, intensity, and balance as the koi matures. Carefully bred by Marusei Koi Farm, a respected Japanese breeder renowned for producing high-quality Nishikigoi, this koi has been selected for its health, exceptional bloodlines, and outstanding long-term development potential.

Doitsu Sanke are highly prized for their sharp skin clarity and refined appearance. The reduced-scale (Doitsu) body allows the colours to appear more vivid and defined than on fully scaled koi, giving the pattern a crisp, high-contrast look. As the sumi develops over time, each fish becomes increasingly unique, making Doitsu Sanke a rewarding variety for collectors who appreciate watching a koi evolve with age.

As this koi continues to mature, the sumi is expected to strengthen and become more defined while the vibrant hi deepens in colour and the brilliant shiroji becomes even cleaner and brighter. With proper water quality, nutrition, and care, this premium Japanese Doitsu Sanke will continue to develop into a magnificent feature koi, offering exceptional collector appeal, outstanding future development potential, and lasting beauty for years to come.

Features:

• Authentic Japanese Imported Doitsu Sanke
• Bred by the renowned Marusei Koi Farm (Japan)
• Size: 17cm
• Bright white (shiroji) with vibrant red (hi) and developing black (sumi)
• Elegant Doitsu (reduced-scale/scaleless) body type
• Excellent body conformation and premium skin quality
• Strong future pattern refinement and growth potential
• Premium Japanese bloodlines with exceptional collector appeal
• Healthy, active, and ready for your pond
• Ideal for koi collectors, enthusiasts, and ornamental water gardens

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