Tag: shusui, asagi, relation, breeding

Response: Shusui is a variety of koi, known for its unique and beautiful scaling. It falls under the category of Doitsu koi, which means it has either no scales or a reduced number of scales. Shusui koi are distinguished by their row of large, mirror-like scales running along their dorsal line. The coloration of Shusui typically includes shades of blue or blue-gray on the upper half of the body and a red or orange color on the lower half, creating a striking contrast. The Shusui koi has a close relation to the Asagi koi, another popular variety. Asagi koi are known for their blue, net-like scaling on the back and red or orange coloring on the belly, cheeks, and fins. Shusui was actually developed from Asagi koi. The primary difference is that Shusui are scaleless (Doitsu) along their sides, whereas Asagi have fully scaled bodies. The development of Shusui from Asagi involved selective breeding to create a koi with a distinctive scale pattern and coloration, combining the scaleless feature of Doitsu koi with the traditional color patterns of the Asagi.