Koi Types
Tancho Kohaku
Name: 2103 Tancho Kohaku Koi Fish 2 Years Female 19″
Age: 2 Years
Size: 19 Inches
Sex: Female
Coloring: Tancho / Kohaku
Tancho Kohaku is the most common type of Tancho, as it is a prevalent variation of the Kohaku, with the Hi (red) pattern only appearing on the head. The Hi should be circular and centered on the Koi’s head. There should be no other Hi on the body at all.
How are koi packaged for shipping?
Each koi is double-bagged with oxygen and shipped in an insulated, temperature-controlled box.
Do I need to be home when it arrives?
Yes — someone 18 or older needs to be available to receive the shipment as soon as it arrives. Prompt unboxing and acclimation is important for the fish’s health.
What happens in bad weather?
We may delay shipment during extreme weather to protect the koi, and will let you know if that happens.
Can I combine multiple koi into one shipment?
Yes — multiple purchases can typically be combined into a single shipment. Ask us about holding your koi if you’re still deciding on others.
Factors we account for
- Koi size and quantity — larger or multiple fish need more water volume and larger boxes.
- Box weight — water, oxygen, and insulation add real, billable weight.
- Distance and destination — domestic vs. international, and how remote the delivery address is.
- Season and weather — extreme heat or cold requires heat packs or extra insulation to protect the fish in transit.
- Speed of delivery — live animals ship overnight or via expedited air cargo, never standard ground.