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The Ultimate Koi [Hardcover]

Nick Fletcher (Editor)
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December 31, 1999
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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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.

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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

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (December 31, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 158245129X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582451299
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,117,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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3.0 out of 5 stars the ultimate British koi, January 22, 2009
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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....
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Koi, February 23, 2006
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Helpful for understanding the types of koi and their origins; as well as care of koi. A good book for beginning koi keepers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Koi, December 30, 2008
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I bought this book for my husband for Xmas and he is very pleased with
its content.
I am very pleased with Amazon.com service, I purchased this book
15th November and it only took 10 days until I received it. Considering
I live in the southern part of Australia I consider this very good
service. Thank you.
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Koi are merely selectively bred varieties of the common carp Cyprinus carpio. Read the first page
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scale reticulation, biological chambers, filter bay, vegetable filter, spawning material, carp pox, body fluke, settlement chamber, heated ponds, bacterial gill disease, hospital tank, anchor worm, wild carp, metallic fish, main pond, fish lice, filter bacteria, gill flukes, grade fish, skin quality, pond treatment, bottom drain, pond floor, partial water changes, host fish
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The Ultimate Koi, Terry Hill, Barry James, Dave Bevan, Keith Allison, Japanese Koi, Mag Noy, Shiro Utsuri, Israeli Koi, Dean Barratt, Grand Champion, Paula Reynolds, Val Frost, Colin Roe, Maturing the Pond And Filter, Far East, Hikari Utsuri, Kindai Showa, British Koi Keepers Society, Central Europe, Doitsu Koi, Koi Pond Konstruction Kompany, British Isles, Lincolnshire Fish Health, Size Three
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