help with identification

DAVID · Subject: help with identification Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:28 am

Hi to all.
I would like to now if i have named this koi correct.
any comments.

Matsuba Doitsu ki

Yamabuki

Matsuba Aka

Pieter J de Villiers · Subject: Re: help with identification Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:37 am

Hi,

The right names:

Ki Matsuba Doitsu
Yamabuki Ogon
Aka Matsuba

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Admin · Subject: Re: help with identification Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:49 am

Because the Matsuba's fall under the Hikarimono/Ogon group, they are often also called Matsuba Ogons.

In your case:

Doitsu Ki Matsuba Ogon
Yamabuki Ogon
Aka Matsuba Ogon

Remember, a Matsuba is actually a one colour metallic koi like the Ogon, the black (on a pure Matsuba) is only on the scales.

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DAVID · Subject: Re: help with identification Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:55 pm

Thank's for you reply's guys
Can you tell me the easiest way to tell the age of koi

Admin · Subject: Re: help with identification Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:33 pm

Your question moved to

http://koionline.forumotion.com/did-you-know-f29/can-you-determine-the-age-of-koi-t886.htm#5059

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