• A photograph of a Shisui 3 Year Female Koi fish, which is 18 inches in size, displaying its colors and patterns.
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Toyoma Koi International

25027 Shisui 3 Year Female 18" SOLD

25027 Shisui 3 Year Female 18" SOLD

A Shusui is a refined Doitsu Japanese koi recognized for its clean lines, soft blue ground, and rows of dark scales running along the dorsal line. Developed from Asagi, Shusui keeps the variety’s cool, understated elegance but presents it in a scaleless form that gives the pattern a smoother, more modern look. A classic Shusui shows even hi along the sides, a light blue to blue-gray body, and a neat, symmetrical line of mirror scales from head to tail, creating a style that feels both calm and striking in the water.

What makes Shusui so appealing is its clarity. Without a fully scaled body, the color and structure of the fish are easy to appreciate, and every detail stands out more clearly. Strong examples have clean skin, balanced side pattern, and well-organized dorsal scales that enhance the body rather than distract from it. For collectors looking for Japanese koi with a graceful, minimalist quality, Shusui offers a distinctive expression of Nishikigoi that combines traditional roots with a very elegant visual simplicity.

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