| One of the most rewarding aspects of Koi fish | | | | Experienced buyers will be looking at the overall |
| keeping is the ability to show off your prized fish at | | | | proportions of the body: the symmetry of the head, |
| koi competitions, shows or by selling your koi. You | | | | shoulders and fins. The most beautiful koi have a |
| might even make a great profit on your koi if you | | | | straight line from the snout to the tail. Generally, the |
| use these smart selling techniques. | | | | larger the better in terms of size and clear and |
| SELLING KOI | | | | healthy eyes and mouth are also vital considerations. |
| A koi fish hobby should be about enjoyment first and | | | | Skin quality and color is known as the 'finish' and a |
| foremost. However, if you are planning in selling your | | | | prized koi will have a lustrous, vibrant finish. |
| koi for profit, or even just to cover your expenses, | | | | THE RIGHT PACKAGE |
| it helps to have a goal in mind before you even start | | | | How you package your koi fish for sale might make |
| your koi collection. The koi market is like the watch | | | | the difference between big profits and a loss. You |
| or precious gem market. The rare, flawless varieties | | | | might find that you make a lot more by selling your |
| are worth the most. The most original and stunning | | | | koi in a package rather than as individual fish. If you |
| koi have come from unusual genetic mutations. | | | | can add valuable extras, such as the construction of |
| Dedicated and skilled breeders might have spent | | | | the pond, or pond equipment you might find ordinary |
| years, even decades to produce stunning | | | | individuals who are happy to pay for all your initial |
| combinations. That does not mean that a koi fish | | | | hard work. |
| novice cannot breed a healthy, beautiful and valuable | | | | Get friendly with the fish pet stores and dealers in |
| fish. | | | | your area. Build a reputation as a caring, responsible |
| VALUABLE KOI | | | | owner. Even if they do not buy your koi fish directly, |
| Koi are prized for their outward appearance: body | | | | they can help recommend you to their customers |
| shape, color pattern, absence of abnormalities, good | | | | and contacts. |
| health and overall quality. | | | | TRANSPORTING YOUR KOI |
| The patterns need to be crisp at the edges and | | | | How you ship your koi is an essential part of the |
| have good proportions. For example, a small pattern | | | | selling process. An experienced buyer or dealer will be |
| on a large body and vice versa is not as cherished. | | | | sure to ask you about your shipping plans. For sure, it |
| The absence of abnormalities means no missing fins, | | | | would be a disaster if the koi fish you shipped was |
| crooked spine, holes or ulcerations in the scales, head | | | | dead on arrival. If you are unsure about the best |
| or body disproportions. Good health means no | | | | way to ship your koi, you can find specialist koi fish |
| disease, parasites, breathing problems or scars. | | | | movers. |