How to Keep Koi: An Essential Guide (Interpet Handbooks) (Hardcover)

by David Twigg (Author) "Sitting in the garden, relaxing by a beautiful pond, listening to the soothing sound of the running water and watching beautiful koi swim lazily around..." (more)
Key Phrases: Hikari Muji-mono

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Product Description
The most colorful and complete quick reference guide to these Jewels of the Orient. In the pages of this new reference you'll find:

• Glorious photographs are presented in a new, relaxed manner, backed up with stunning and information-packed graphics, including large, cutout photographs.
• A detailed, illustrated look at how to set up a koi pond, with practical guidance on filters and other water treatment systems.
• Information-packed graphics makes this an easy-to-use manual for both beginning and advanced koi keepers.
• A general introduction to getting started with koi, including how they are bred and what they need to thrive.
• Lavish presentation of all the color varieties of koi, featuring large, cutout photographs.
• Discover how to look after your koi on a day-to-day basis, from feeding to breeding to health care.
• In-depth analysis of what makes a good and not-so-good example of each type of koi.
• Tips definitions, and helpful hints to ease the way towards maintaining a proper environment for your koi.

From the Back Cover
An invaluable guide for all aspiring Koi keepers keen to accept the challenge of maintaining and displaying these beautiful fish in their own pond. Using clear text, colour photographs and stunning graphics, this book provides a practical introduction to all aspects of keeping Koi, from pond building options and filtration methods to breeding and showing.

Other sections provide advice on siting a Koi pond in the garden and the vital aspects of feeding and health care.

The book closes with a helpful glossary, which includes clear descriptions of the variety names and Japanese terms used throughout the hobby.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 140 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (January 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764562428
• ISBN-13: 978-0764562426
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #141,014 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Four for now... probably five stars really !, August 10, 2006

By	Elizabeth A Triano "lizziewriter" (In Transition, NY (watch this space)) - See all my reviews

We are starting to keep koi, and I have been shopping for a couple of good koi books but it's been tough going... most pet shops around here don't have much, and the bookshops don't either -- either they have books that are too simple, or too complex. There is a lot of detailed categorization and medical information available for the serious koi breeder, but for many of us, too much information is worse than too little. After a lot of research I settled on this title and one other, and I also upgraded to the complete online viewing edition of this title at amazon. Wow! This is a great book... there is clear and interesting text about the history of koi, how they are handled, their anatomy (with diagrams) and the different color patterns. The photos and pictures are lovely and clear as well. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in keeping koi, or even if you are just interested in looking at nice photos and learning about them. :-)

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide For Koi Parents, June 20, 2009

By	Julie Swedien Johnson (Chicago, Il.) - See all my reviews

My husband and I have had a koi pond for 9 years now. It all started with one little Kohaku I got at a pet store. Within a year he was too big for a 55-gallon aquarium! So the pond was dug, the liner laid down, we filled it with water and put in a waterfall and filtration systems. We now have 50 koi...some of then are 2 feet long! These magnificent fish require a lot of care and they grow very fast. Water quality is a big issue. This book addresses all of these issues in a concise, easy to understand manner. If you're thinking of getting some koi...it's a real commitment. But, my God, they're wonderful.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Keep Koi, March 14, 2007

By	E. Bailey - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Terrific book on Koi's, and a good book for my
collection on how to help me with my Koi's.