{"product_id":"showa-koi-57cm-nisai-maruhiro-ek7060-japanese-koi-uk","title":"Showa Koi 57cm Nisai – Maruhiro (EK7060) | Japanese Koi UK","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eShowa Koi 57cm Nisai – Maruhiro (EK7060)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eA striking 57cm Nisai Showa from the highly respected Maruhiro Koi Farm, personally selected for its powerful pattern balance, exceptional skin quality and outstanding future potential. Following quarantine and development at Elite Koi, this impressive specimen has earned its place within our Exclusive Elite Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eThis Showa immediately captures attention through its bold hi pattern, deep developing sumi and clean white shiroji. The placement of the black sumi creates excellent balance throughout the body, while the vibrant red beni provides tremendous visual impact from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eThe broad head, strong shoulder structure and excellent body conformation give this koi genuine authority in the pond. As the sumi continues to mature and consolidate, this Showa should become even more impressive with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pzawnb\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eVariety Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eShowa Sanshoku, commonly known simply as Showa, is one of the prestigious Gosanke varieties and remains among the most sought-after Japanese koi worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eUnlike Kohaku and Sanke, Showa is fundamentally a black koi upon which red and white markings develop. The variety is recognised for powerful sumi wrapping around the body and extending through the head, creating dramatic contrast between all three colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eA high-quality Showa offers constant development and interest, with sumi evolving and strengthening over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"k7ewn4\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eBreeder Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eMaruhiro Koi Farm has developed a strong reputation for producing Showa with excellent body structure, strong skin quality and beautifully balanced pattern development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eThis koi displays many of the characteristics collectors seek from Maruhiro bloodlines, including powerful body volume, quality beni and deep lacquer-black sumi that should continue to strengthen as the fish matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1f39ehm\" data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eFuture Potential \u0026amp; Pond Presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eAt 57cm and Nisai age, this Showa already displays substantial size and presence. The body frame suggests further development potential, while the quality of the skin and sumi indicate exciting future progression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eThe combination of powerful pattern placement, strong body shape and developing sumi makes this a koi capable of becoming a true centrepiece specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"knbb8w\" data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eCollector Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003ePond Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eFuture Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e✨ Comes with an Elite Koi Identification Certificate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wjp9ai\" data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eKoi Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maruhiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nisai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e EK7060\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EFgIdHx3Q7c?si=6QIsdgOX0LoxIVLr\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e🏆 Part of the Exclusive Elite Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e🚚 UK Nationwide Delivery Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e📦 Professionally packed in specialist koi transport boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e💧 Fully quarantined and health checked in our biosecure facility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eElite Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Elite Koi Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58189164183936,"sku":null,"price":3495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1756\/4259\/files\/EK7060-Showa-Maruhiro-57cm-Nisai-EliteCollection.jpg?v=1780327404","url":"https:\/\/www.elitekoi.co.uk\/products\/showa-koi-57cm-nisai-maruhiro-ek7060-japanese-koi-uk","provider":"Elite Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}