Shusui & Midorigoi

Shusui

Shusui means "autumn water" in Japanese, referring to its red markings on a bluish body, which can look like autumn leaves floating on water. This variety was first developed in Japan by crossing an Asagi with a German Doitsu (scaleless) koi.

Shusui typically has a row of large, mirror-like scales running along the back (dorsal line) and sometimes along the sides (lateral line), arranged in a neat and symmetrical pattern. Some Shusui may also have red coloring at the base of their pectoral fins, known as motoaka, and occasionally this red may appear on the pelvic fins as well.

Midorigoi

In Japanese, Midori means "Green".

Breeders may use different parent koi varieties to breed Midorigoi. One possibility is a cross between Yamabuki Ogon and Shusui, with the yellow over laying the bluish, presenting a unique greenish color. The color can be light green to a darker shade and even a bit yellowish with a slight metallic sheen (not fully matte). Making it somewhat complicated and mysterious.