Koi Terminology
This section contains a list of the various terms that are found through out these Web Pages. As be are continually adding and changing the various sections on this Web Site, please check back with list as it will be updated at regular intervals.
- Colour -
| Hi | Red |
| Shiro | White |
| Gin | Silver |
| Kin | Gold |
| Ai | Blue |
| Beni | Deep Red |
- General -
| Boke | A blurred or faded effect to the colour or pattern |
| Snake | A Tricoloured Koi, usally containing white, red and black |
| Sumi | A Black patch or patches |
| Yogyoen | Fish Farm - Koi Farm |
| Calcareous | A substance which contains calcium, usually in the form of calcium carbonate |
| Nitrate | Less toxic by-product of nitrification, provides nutrients to plants. |