Super Kawari From Byer Koi Farm - Top Picks In Tonight's Online Koi Release
The Art of the Unusual: Kawari Koi Released Tonight
In the world of koi, names like Kohaku, Showa, and Sanke often take centre stage—easily recognised, widely celebrated, and endlessly pursued. But just beneath that surface, in the quieter currents of the koi world, something far more unexpected awaits: Kawari Koi—the rebels, the originals, the one-of-a-kind.
Tonight, we’re releasing a hand-selected group of truly exceptional Kawari. These aren’t your typical oddities or afterthoughts—these are koi that demand a second glance. High-quality Kawari possess something that can’t be replicated: a sense of wonder, an energy that defies tradition, and a beauty that refuses to be boxed in.
Kawari Koi—literally meaning “anything different”—are often overlooked, but in the hands of skilled breeders and collectors with vision, they become living works of art. Unbound by rigid classifications, they thrive in freedom. High contrast and sharp patterns. Some look like paint that's been dripped on the koi. Deep blacks and bright whites. And with our special doitsu kawari Doitsu Ochiba, patterns that don’t follow rules—but break them with style.
Each of the special premium grade 'tateshita' tosai Kawari in tonight’s release has been selected for its bold character, high-grade quality, and the kind of unrepeatable uniqueness that transforms a pond into a gallery. These are koi for keepers who see beyond the ordinary; who crave individuality and understand that true beauty often lies where the crowd isn’t looking.
As well as the tateshita, we also have a great range of HQ tosai too. This pair of Kumonryu would not look out of place in a show vat:
If you like to take a Kumonryu with less sumi (black), we have 2 such koi in tonight's release.
Then onto red and white, we have a very rare Kawari koi, Kosui...
... what an amazing, rare and original pattern on this one!
And of course, the wild-scaled Aragoke types. We are releasing one 20.5cm Aragoke with extraordinary scales in tonight's release:
This isn’t just a drop. It’s a celebration of the extraordinary. Don’t miss your chance to secure a truly unique koi—because once they’re gone, they’re gone.
The Kawari Koi release goes live at 8pm tonight. Be ready.
From 8pm on Friday 4th April, you can find all the new koi listed on the website here: https://www.byerkoifarm.co.uk/collections/koi-for-sale?sort_by=created-descending
(this link filters the newest koi to the top for your convenience)
For preview videos of all the koi being released tonight, please see:
