The Essential Book of Koi: A Complete Guide to Keeping and Care
November 8, 2009 | Posted by admin 
- ISBN13: 9780793806232
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Product Description
The Essential Book of Koi combines research from leading international authorities on koi with the captive-care techniques of experienced aquarists to yield the most up-to-date and extensive book available on the science, care, and breeding of these large ornamental fishes. This cutting-edge guide discusses topics that are imperative for sustaining a thriving family of koi, including how to create and maintain the best water quality, how different filtration systems work, the biology of koi and how to keep them in good health, and detailed information on feeding, buying, and showing. It also provides important details on the breeding of koi, a serious and rewarding pastime for many aquarists, and explains how koi are bred commercially as well as getting started at home. The fact-filled text is complemented by vivid, brand new photographs that detail the seemingly endless color variations of koi.
Whether you are a hobbyist looking to show or breed koi in your pond, or you simply want to admire these fishes, The Essential Book of Koi is an excellent guide to these wildly popular fishes that enhance the visual enjoyment of both indoor and outdoor ponds.
The Essential Book of Koi: A Complete Guide to Keeping and Care
Categories: Koi Fish | 
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5 Comments »
A very good book a koi keeper must have. It give all the info you need to know about koi keeping.
Rating: 5 / 5
Purchased this book for my father – he absolutely loves the book! This book is very in-depth, gives great explanations with visuals and even details about nishikigoi. Highly recommended for those who love koi.
Rating: 4 / 5
Besides the excellent pictures, this book explain how to breed Koi fish from A to Z. Very useful.
Rating: 5 / 5
EXTREMELEY HELPFUL BOOK. I RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO HAS A POND OR IS THINKING OF INSTALLING A POND. IT WOULD OF HELPED ME BY READING THIS BOOK PRIOR TO THE BUILDING OF MY POND.THIS IS A GOOD INVESTMENT OF YOUR TIME.
Rating: 5 / 5
book was very complete in reference to varities, deseases, and health care, including ponds and water quality, a wee bit short on breeding, but all in all a very good source book.
Rating: 4 / 5