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The skin of the Shiro Bekko should be pure white. Many of them have a yellowish head which is undesirable.
Also, the Sumi should be jet black. Aka Bekko have red, instead of white, base colour. Their Hi remains beautiful while they
are one or two years old, but it tends to get lighter, as the koi grow bigger. The difference between the Aka Bekko and the
Aka Sanshoku is often raised. No white parts are seen on the Aka Bekko, while some on the nose, the abdomen, or the tail joint
are found on the Aka Sanshoku, The arrangement of Sumi markings between the Bekko and the Sanke is different too. Sumi markings
of the Bekko are roundish and well balanced on both sides. A red koi with such Sumi markings may be regarded as Aka Bekko,
if it only has a little white on the belly and only if it is not visible from above. Ki Bekko are yellow koi with small black
markings, and good ones are rarely found.
Well arranged, small, scattered Sumi clusters on a solid white, red, or yellow
base are preferred. A large Sumi marking on either of the shoulders make a Bekko charming. Although a head Sumi is not necessary,
if it does not mar the balance of the other markings, it is allowable. Isolated dots of Sumi are undesirable. Sumi strips
are usually found on the pectoral fins, but some Bekko do not have them.
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