How much does a Nishikigoi cost? Provides information on Nishikigoi in aquariums and record-breaking Nishikigoi.

picture of a Koi

When you want to keep Nishikigoi at home, you’re not sure how much Nishikigoi you should buy.

The price of Nishikigoi varies from the price that anyone can afford, which can be purchased at home centers and mail-order stores, to a few hundred thousand yen per koi.

Here I have summarized the price quotes for keeping Nishikigoi in a pond or aquarium casually and how to buy them at a good price.

You can buy Nishikigoi on the internet at a low price.

Nishikigoi can also be purchased by mail order.

These days, Nishikigoi are very popular not only in Japan but also overseas, and the number of people from overseas who buy Nishikigoi by mail order is increasing.

Many Nishikigoi sold by mail order rather than at trade fairs are relatively reasonable.

What is the cheapest Nishikigoi you can buy on the internet in Japan?

The lowest price of Nishikigoi available on Rakuten Ichiba, a leading mail order site, is 500 yen (tax included) as of January 2020.

You can’t choose a Kohaku or Showa Sanshoku pattern for a 10 cm fry, but I think the price of 500 yen for a 5cm to 10 cm Nishikigoi is a bargain.

It’s a pity that you can’t choose a breed, but I think it’s enjoyable enough for beginners who can’t predict the changes due to growth, such as the way sumi and beni enter the tank and buy Nishikigoi for the first time.

If you want to breed Nishikigoi from fry, please read “How to buy and raise Nishikigoi fry” for more information.

What is the cheapest Nishikigoi if I choose my favorite breed?

The cheapest price for Nishikigoi without a choice of fry or breed is 500 yen, but the price goes up a bit more if you choose a breed.

The cheapest Nishikigoi you can buy at Rakuten is 1,060 yen.

You can buy a variety of Nishikigoi from Charm, a major mail order company.

As of May 2020, there are 17 varieties available for purchase.

The 17 varieties of Nishikigoi have been divided into different categories, which is quite a sticking point.

Nishikigoi size is small because each variety is about 8 to 13 cm.
It is just the right size for those who keep Nishikigoi in an aquarium.

I appreciate the fact that I can buy my favorite Nishikigoi breed for 1,060 yen per koi.

I would recommend buying a few of your favorite breeds to begin with.

If you want to keep Nishikigoi in an aquarium, I personally recommend Kohaku, Showa Sanke, Taisho Sanke and beautiful platinum and gold, which are called the royal Gosanke.

One thing that bothers me is that the Showa Sanske is not on sale.

It may have been sold out when I happened to check it out.

Charm is a major store in the entire Rakuten market, so it is a very safe place to buy not only Nishikigoi, but also living creatures and pet supplies.

As a demerit, because individual individuals cannot be selected though the breed can be selected, it may be that it was different from the pattern that I thought when I received it.

However, Nishikigoi are creatures whose patterns change as they grow.

It is possible enough to get a beautiful pattern depending on the feeding and environment.

Therefore, please don’t give up just because of the low price, but rather grow them with patience.

I’m sure they’ll be worth more than the price.

The price of an expensive Nishikigoi is several hundred thousand yen or more

Some of the more expensive Nishikigoi cost hundreds of thousands of yen or more.

The most expensive Nishikigoi you can buy on Rakuten Market is the highest price at 330,000 yen.

As a breed, I have two of them, both of which are Taisho Sanke.

What is the price of the highest priced Nishikigoi on record!

According to Jiji Press, there was a Nishikigoi with a price tag of 203 million yen in the past.

It is quite amazing that the price of a high class Nishikigoi can be in the billions.

The price of expensive Nishikigoi has been on the rise in recent years.

The reason is that more and more people around the world are keeping Nishikigoi as a hobby than as a hobby in Japan.

Nowadays, about 80% of the expensive Nishikigoi are purchased by foreigners.

It is especially popular in Asia, such as China.

In China, the carp is a symbol of success in life and is a fish of good fortune.

There is a legend that the Nishikigoi is the incarnation of a dragon, and it has become a symbol of success because it transforms from a carp to a dragon.

The market for Nishikigoi is expanding every year, with sales of over 200 million yen.

Today, the overseas market is more than 4 billion yen and is worth 100 yen if you include the consignment of breeding.

Which Nishikigoi are the best value for money?

I don’t think you can resell Nishikigoi as long as you keep them in a pond or tank at home, so I think you should buy your favorite Nishikigoi yourself.

If you can keep the price within your budget, buying a Nishikigoi of your favorite breed or pattern is the most valuable and you will feel attached to it.

However, I think it is best to avoid buying Nishikigoi just because they are cheap.

Specifically, the following types of Nishikigoi should be avoided if possible.

The reason why Nishikigoi are so cheap is clearly stated to be B-grade and of poor quality.

I have a lot of admiration for stores that are clearly labeled as B-grade or poor quality.

However, I think there is a high likelihood that you will be disappointed after it arrives, after all, if the price is cheap and clearly stated as B grade.

It is very important to keep them in a pond or aquarium with an attachment to them.

However, if the quality is poor from the beginning, the pattern is thin, and there is no prospect of a turnaround in the future, it is difficult to become attached to it.

If possible, you should avoid B-grade or poor quality Nishikigoi, even if the price is low.

However, it is recommended that you look for good quality Nishikigoi from such a store as it is able to evaluate stores that clearly state such bad information.

You may also like...