Oiboshi 追い星

Oiboshi 追い星

by | Dec 14, 2021 | Glossary

White bumps, that appear on the cheeks and pectoral fins of male Nishikigoi during mating season. This is a sexual characteristic that appeals to female Nishikigoi
Odome 尾止め

Odome 尾止め

by | Dec 14, 2021 | Glossary

Means tail ending, refers to the ending of the color pattern at the tail. It is said that a good odome leaves a beautiful shiroji on the base of the tail
Niban Hi 二番緋

Niban Hi 二番緋

by | Dec 14, 2021 | Glossary

Scales of pale red hi. Secondary hi appears later in a Nishikigoi development. It is often seen in the edge of hi pattern and takes away the sharpness of the contrast between hi and shiroji. Nishikigoi with niban hi rarely recover a good hi plate