Maruhiro Sanke – Nisai – 56cm – Unsexed – Certified

Premium Japanese Koi for Sale – Delivered Direct to Your Door (UK Mainland)

“A Maruhiro Sanke with bold hi, clean shiroji, and beautifully developing sumi.”

This striking Nisai (2-year-old) Sanke from the prestigious Maruhiro Koi Farm demonstrates everything that makes this breeder internationally respected: bold, uniform hi plates, pristine shiroji, well-placed developing sumi, and a powerful body frame. At 56cm, this unsexed Sanke shows excellent growth potential and the classic Maruhiro thickness through the shoulders, ensuring a strong, symmetrical, and long-term development trajectory.

With a price of £995, this is an exceptional opportunity to secure a premium, hand-selected Sanke from one of Niigata’s most reliable and high-quality Gosanke producers.

Why This Koi Stands Out

• Bold, uniform hi plates providing superb colour depth and visual impact

• Clean, bright shiroji enhancing contrast and pattern clarity

• Well-positioned sumi forming early, showing classic Maruhiro quality

• 56cm Nisai with strong, balanced body structure for long-term growth
  Natural, flowing pattern combining traditional Sanke elegance with modern impact

• Sourced from Maruhiro’s strongest parent set for this spawning

Maruhiro Sanke are highly valued for their powerful frames, vibrant contrast, and long-term refinement. This koi embodies the hallmark characteristics of the farm, making it ideal for future show potential or as a stunning pond centrepiece.

A bold, high-quality Sanke with exceptional pattern clarity, balance, and future development potential.

Key Details

• Variety: Sanke – Certified

• Age: Nisai (2 years)

• Size: 56cm

• Sex: Unsexed

• Origin: Maruhiro Koi Farm, Niigata, Japan

• Lineage: Maruhiro bloodline

• Pattern: Gosanke Sanke

• Condition: Minimum 6-week quarantine, heat-ramped for KHV and CEV

• Pond Suitability: 10,000L+ well-filtered pond with strong aeration

• Delivery: Secure oxygenated transport via overnight UK mainland courier

About Maruhiro Koi Farm – Ojiya, Niigata, Japan

Located in Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, Maruhiro Koi Farm sits at the heart of Japan’s most historic koi-breeding region. The pure mountain spring water, mineral-rich ponds, and cool seasonal climate provide ideal conditions for koi with exceptional size, skin quality, and vivid colouration.

Breeder: Hironori Maruhiro

Founded and operated by Hironori Maruhiro, the farm continues a proud Niigata legacy of producing powerful, balanced, and visually striking Gosanke. Known for hands-on care and expert selection, Maruhiro consistently produces Sanke with strong bodies, bold hi, and refined sumi development.

Breeding Focus

Maruhiro specialises in:

• Gosanke: Kohaku, Sanke, Showa

• Kawarimono and Hikarimono: Matsukawabake, Soragoi, Ochiba, Ginrin, Orange Ogon

Their programme emphasises colour depth, pattern balance, and long-term structural development.

Distinctive Qualities

Maruhiro koi are renowned for:

• Strong, jumbo-capable body frames

• Bold, vivid colouration

• Clean shiroji and precise pattern flow

• Long-term growth and refinement potential

Maruhiro Sanke are internationally respected for their visual impact, balance, and show-ready qualities.

Why Buy Koi from Perfect Aquatics?

• Hand-selected in Japan for pattern, shape, and health

• Verified breeding, lineage, certification, and microchipping

• Strict 5-star licensed quarantine procedures

• Individually photographed – the koi you see is the koi you receive

• Experienced handlers ensure safe, aerated overnight delivery

• Trusted UK retailer with decades of koi expertise

• Recommended premium diet such as Saki-Hikari for optimal growth and colour

Care and Acclimation

• Float the unopened bag in your pond for 15 minutes to equalise temperature

• Gradually mix pond water into the bag over 10 minutes

• Release the koi gently into the pond

• Avoid feeding for the first 24 hours

• Maintain strong filtration, stable pH, and good aeration

• Feed a premium diet (e.g., Saki-Hikari Balance) for optimal development

Please note: Due to strict biosecurity, returns on live koi are not accepted. Any concerns must be reported within 24 hours with clear photos.

Perfect Aquatics Promise

Every koi is fully health-checked, acclimated, and individually photographed. Our expert packing and oxygenated shipping ensure your koi arrives in the best possible condition.

With decades of experience in Japanese koi importation and pond care, Perfect Aquatics is trusted across the UK for quality, professional guidance, and outstanding customer support.

A striking Sanke from the esteemed Maruhiro Koi Farm, renowned for producing high-impact Gosanke with strong bodies and vivid pigmentation. This Nisai displays bold, uniform hi plates contrasted against clean, bright shiroji, creating exceptional visual impact. The sumi is developing elegantly and is well-positioned, showing excellent formation for a young Sanke.

At 56cm, this Nisai carries a robust, long frame with classic Maruhiro thickness through the shoulders and a natural, flowing pattern. The combination of colour, balance, and symmetry makes this fish a superb choice for collectors seeking long-term development and future show potential.

This specimen showcases:

• Powerful, uniform hi plates providing excellent depth and colour impact

• Clean, bright shiroji enhancing contrast and overall pattern clarity

• Well-positioned, developing sumi forming classic Maruhiro Sanke character

• 56cm Nisai with strong body frame, symmetry, and growth potential

Key Highlights

• Variety: Sanke

• Age: Nisai (2yrs old)

• Origin: Maruhiro Koi Farm, Ojiya, Niigata, Japan

• Size: 56cm

• Pattern: Gosanke Sanke

• Condition: Strict 6 Week quarantine – Heat Ramped for KHV & CEV before sale

• Lineage: Maruhiro

• Pond Suitability: 10,000L+ pond with strong filtration and aeration

• Delivery: Secure, oxygenated packaging via overnight UK-mainland courier

Maruhiro Koi Farm – Ojiya, Niigata, Japan

Location
Situated in Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, Maruhiro Koi Farm benefits from pure mountain spring water, mineral-rich ponds, and a temperate climate — perfect for raising koi with vibrant colour, strong body, and longevity. The farm combines traditional mud ponds with modern rearing systems to support natural growth and refined pattern development.

Breeder

Founded and operated by Hironori Maruhiro, the farm continues the proud Hirasawa family legacy in Niigata koi breeding. Renowned for hands-on care, attention to detail, and breeding expertise, Maruhiro koi are respected worldwide for their power, presence, and growth potential.

Breeding Focus

Maruhiro Koi Farm excels in producing Gosanke (Kohaku, Sanke, Showa), as well as specialty kawarimono and hikarimono varieties, including Matsukawabake, Soragoi, Ochiba, Ginrin, and Orange Ogon. Each fish is bred for balance, strength, and long-term aesthetic development.

Distinctive Qualities

Koi from Maruhiro are admired for body volume, vitality, consistent colour, and growth potential. Large, clean ponds and precise feeding practices promote both early beauty and long-term development. Each koi displays a harmony of size, refinement, and structural integrity.

Why Collectors Value Maruhiro

Collectors prize Maruhiro for tradition, reliability, and versatility. Their koi deliver strong growth, visual impact, and excellent longevity. From Gosanke to rare kawarimono, each fish carries the signature quality and refinement that Niigata enthusiasts expect.

Varieties: Kohaku, Sanke, Showa, Utsurimono, Hikarimono, Kawarigoi

Why Choose Our Koi?

• Hand-picked in Japan for pattern, shape, and health

• Rare chance to own a fish from the first spawning with premium parents

• Strong structure, ideal for optimal environmental development

• Recommended Saki-Hikari diet for best results

• 5 Star License with strict health care and quarantine procedures

• Ideal show-quality addition or standout pond centrepiece

Care & Acclimation

• Float the bag in pond water for 15 minutes to equalise temperature

• Gradually mix pond water into the bag over 10 minutes before release

• Avoid feeding for the first 24 hours

• Maintain strong filtration, stable pH, and good aeration

• Feed a premium koi diet for optimal colour and development

• Check koi on arrival and report any concerns within 24 hours with photos

Perfect Aquatics Promise

All koi are acclimated, health-checked, and individually photographed. What you see is the exact fish you’ll receive. Each koi will continue to develop uniquely over time. Our experienced handlers ensure every koi is safely packaged and delivered in prime condition.