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Learn about the importance of body proportion in koi fish judging. This video explores why shape and proportion matter, how they're evaluated, and what makes an ideal koi body. Perfect for koi enthusiasts and those interested in the art of nishikigoi.
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KO fish body proportion a key factor in
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judging body proportion is a crucial
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factor in determining the quality and
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value of koi fish in the world of koi
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judging it's often said that the perfect
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body is the foundation upon which all
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other qualities are built today we're
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diving deep into the role of koi fish
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body proportion in judging exploring why
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it matters and how it's evaluated koi
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also known as as n Chiki are
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ornamental varieties of the common C
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these colorful fish have been bred for
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centuries in Japan where they're not
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just pets but living works of art while
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their vibrant colors and intricate
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patterns often catch the eye first
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experienced KO enthusiasts and judges
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know that body shape and proportion are
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equally if not more important so why
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does body proportion matter so much in
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koi judging uh well proportioned body is
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indicative of good health proper
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development and genetic quality it
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affects how the fish moves through water
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how it carries its colors and patterns
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and even its longevity in competitive KO
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shows body proportion can make or break
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a fish's chances of winning regardless
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of how stunning its colors might be when
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we talk about ideal koi body proportion
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we're looking at several key aspects
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first there's the overall body shape a
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highquality koi should have a torpedo
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like shap thick and full bodyi tapering
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gently towards the tail the the head
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should be relatively small and in
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proportion to the body typically about
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20% of the total body length the back of
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the koi should form a smooth gentle Arch
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from the head to the tail without any
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abrupt changes or deformities this Arch
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should be highest at a point about 1/3
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of the way back from the head the
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shoulders located just behind the head
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should be Broad and welldeveloped giving
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the fish a powerful appearance judges
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pay close attention to the thickness of
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the body a quality koi should maintain
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its thickness from behind the head all
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the way to the base of the tail creating
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a substantial robust appearance the
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belly line should be smooth and gently
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curved without any bulges or
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indentations when evaluating body
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proportion judges will often view the
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koi from various angles from above the
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fish Should Have a Cigar like shape wide
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at the shoulders and papering towards
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the tail from the side the ideal koi
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will have a depth of about 1 1/3 of its
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length the fins should be in proportion
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to the body with the pectoral fins being
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particularly important as they
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contribute to the overall balance of the
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fish there are several common issues
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with body proportion that can negatively
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impact a KO score in judging these
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include a head that's too large or too
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small for the body a hunched back or
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dipped back instead of a smooth Arch
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shoulders that are too narrow or a body
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that's too thin or too fat a tail that's
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disproportionately large or small can
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also detract from the overall balance of
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the fish for koi enthusiasts looking to
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improve their ability to assess body
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proportion there are a few tips to keep
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in mind first train your eye by
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observing as many high quality koi as
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possible either in person or through
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photographs pay attention to the
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proportions of award-winning fish at
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chlo shows practice visualizing the
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ideal torpedo shape and compare it to
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the fish you're observing remember that
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body proportion should be evaluated when
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the koi is swimming naturally a fish
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that's stressed or in an unfamiliar
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environment may not display its true
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form also keep in mind that young koay
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are still developing and their
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proportions may change as they grow in
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conclusion while the dazzling colors and
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patterns of koi fish often steal the
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spotlight body proportion remains a
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fundamental aspect of koi quality and
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critical factor in judging uh well
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proportion KO is a testament to good
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breeding proper care and overall health
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whether you're a competitive koi keeper
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or simply an admirer of these living
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Jewels understanding the importance of
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body proportion will deepen your
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appreciation for these magnificent
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creatures
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