Product Description

The Ultimate Koi
* Anatomy and Physiology of Koi
* Historical Background
* Koi Varieties
* Koi Ponds
* What a Koi Must Accomplish
* Pond Building
* Buying Koi
* Diet and Feeding
* Disease and Parasites in Koi
* Handling Koi
* Showing Koi
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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #135365 in Books
• Published on: 1999-12-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781582451299
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From the Inside Flap
The magnificent Koi has emerged from relative obscurity to become one of the most highly-prized fish to keep. Choosing from the spectacular varieties, the search for the unique one-off Koi, and the challenge of creating an ideal environment, makes Koi-keeping the most fascinating of hobbies, and it now has a worldwide following.

In The Ultimate Koi, editor Nick Fletcher has recruited a star-studded cast of specialists to contribute to this definitive pictorial reference.

The anatomy and physiology of Koi is examined in Section I, with an insight into Koi senses. There is a detailed, illustrated breakdown of the Koi varieties, with a special study of Tategoi and unique Koi.

Section II deals with building and setting up a pond, including an in-depth examination of filtration and a survey of the best plants to buy to create the ideal Koi environment. Advice is given on seasonal care of the Koi pond, plus tips on maintaining a small Koi pond.

Section III is devoted to Koi Care, starting with maturing the pond and filter and buying Koi, followed by chapters on feeding, breeding and handling Koi. There is comprehensive coverage of disease and parasites in Koi, with advice on disease recognition and treatment.

Enjoying Your Koi is the subject of Section IV. This gives guidelines on showing and judging Koi, and information on the range of club activities available.

The final section is a useful reference, with tips on general maintenance and pond security. Lavishly illustrated with over 200 colour photographs, this book is a must for the true Koi connoisseur.

From the Back Cover
The Ultimate Koi

• Anatomy and Physiology of Koi
• Historical Background
• Koi Varieties
• Koi Ponds
• What a Koi Must Accomplish
• Pond Building
• Buying Koi
• Diet and Feeding
• Disease and Parasites in Koi
• Handling Koi
• Showing Koi

Find us online at http://www.idgbooks.com

About the Author
NICK FLETCHER is a lifelong fishkeeper and angler with a specialist knowledge of Koi. A former editor of Practical Fishkeeping Magazine, he is now a freelance writer and consultant, and is a trainee judge with the British Koi Keepers Society. At home, Nick has a 3,500 gallon Koi pond.

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Customer Reviews

the ultimate British koi
for 25.oo i was disappointed in the book.. the sections of filtering were not up to date.. not much on additives..seems to be an opinionated upper crust British who sees things his way..he doesnt understand why every one can't afford a 5000 gallon concrete pond.and multiple filters. i guess what i wanted was THE AFFORDABLE KOI BOOK with pictures on how to buy better koi , ie why some are better than others.. how to keep the green in your wallet and out of the pond.....wasn't this book....

The Ultimate Koi
Helpful for understanding the types of koi and their origins; as well as care of koi. A good book for beginning koi keepers.

The Ultimate Koi
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