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Carotene
Nutrient responsible for the red color in Koi. Nishikigoi absorb carotene as a nutrient in order to live. When the carotene stays in the fat of the body surface, it appears as a red stain. Because Shiro Utsuri don't have any red in their patterns, carotene fed to this variety can cause red staining to appear.
Caudal fin Tail fin.

Chagoi(cha' goy )

Brownish, scaled Koi, often used incorrectly to include blue-gray Koi (Soragoi), or greenish Koi (Midorigoi).
Chobo Zumi
(cho' bow zoo' me
)
Dark spot found on the heads of young fish that is caused by the thin, transparent skin at that location. The area appears dark because you are looking through the skin at the skull.

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