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Valentine Heart Showa
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Name: 34002 Valentine Heart Showa 3 Years Female 23″
Age: 3 Years
Size: 23 Inches
Sex: Female
Coloring: Valentine Heart Showa
The Showa classification implies a black (Sumi black) koi with red (Hi-meaning sharp red patches) and white (Shiro) markings. The Showa was created by crossing a Kohaku Koi with a Shiro Utsuri variety, first produced in 1927, the Showa Koi was named for the Showa Emperor, who was in power then. Initially, there was a different proportion between red (Hi) and white (Shiro)markings on this type of Koi. The number of white markings has recently increased, so it has become challenging to discern the Showa from the Sanke variety.
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.
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