Variety
Also called: red koi carp
Solid deep-red koi from nose to tail with no white — the all-red counterpart to Chagoi's brown. Quality specimens hold a crimson tone (not orange) and grow large. Aka Hajiro variants show white fin tips.
| Grade | Typical price (6–10″ unless noted) |
|---|---|
| Pond / garden quality | $50 – $375 |
| High grade / import | up to $700 |
| Show grade | $2,000+ |
Size, body conformation, and breeder line move prices more than variety alone — see the full koi price guide.
Amana, IA Ships nationwide $ $$
Kloubec Koi Farm is a family-owned Iowa hatchery, started in 1981 and focused on koi since the early 1990s, that breeds all of its own stock from Japanese-blooded parent fish on 80 acres of ponds rather than importing live koi. It ships nationwide with a live-delivery and USDA health-certification guarantee, and also allows Saturday, appointment-only farm visits during the season.
Enola, PA Ships nationwide $ $$
Koi Fish USA is an online-only koi and butterfly koi retailer operated by Cumberland Valley Koi, LLC out of Enola, Pennsylvania. It focuses exclusively on live fish, offering next-day nationwide delivery, a 14-day live-arrival guarantee, and over 100 standard and butterfly koi varieties, though it does not publicly disclose whether stock is bred in-house or sourced from other farms.