I have placed my order with my koi breeder/distributor for the koi in the following sizes:
60 domestically bred 6" standard fin Select Tosai (less than one year old)
45 domestically bred 6" butterfly Select Tosai (less than one year old)
50 domestically bred 3" standard fin Select koi
50 domestically bred 3" butterfly Select koi
You can preview the fish by visiting his web site at http://texasdesertkoi.com
I have selected the following varieties for my May 12 shipment:
Orenji Hariwake
Shusui
Kumonryu
Kikokuryu
Platinum Ogon
Yamabuki Ogon
Gin Rin Orenji Ogon
Aka Bekko
Shiro Bekko
Kohaku
Orenji Hariwake
Platinum Ogon
Yamabuki Ogon
Gin Rin Orenji Ogon
Aka Bekko
Shiro Bekko
Sanke
Kohaku
Also, as you may have noticed, not all of the standard fin koi varieties he breeds are available as long fin or butterfly koi. That's just the way it is.
Additionally, I am not ordering any standard fin Sanke. Sanke are a fairly common variety, and with the limited number of fish I am ordering, my decision is to order the more difficult to find varieties.
Due to a price increase from the breeder/distributor, as well as an increase in shipping charges, I will be selling the 6" koi in this shipment for $25.00 each, or 5 for $100.00. The 3" koi will be priced at $5.00 each. Sorry, no price break for quantity purchases on the 3" koi.
This shipment of koi (as well as some goldfish) will be ready for sale at my second annual Fish Fest, Saturday, May 17, beginning at 9:00 a.m. to my clients and friends of the site. They will be available for sale to the general public after that by appointment. (Meaning after my wonderful, cherished clients have had a chance to pick over the very best ones!)