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Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties Paperback – October 8, 2015

by Bernice Brewster (Author), Nick Fletcher (Author), Steve Hickling (Author),

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Keeping koi (often called "living jewels") in top-quality condition takes dedication and year-round care, but it is a challenge that thousands of koi enthusiasts are happy to accept in pursuit of perfection. They are a fiercely devoted group willing to spend hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars to nurture, show and build their collection.

Written by a team of international experts, Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties contains information and advice that incorporates the latest developments in koi research.

Topics include:

Purchasing koi
Body conformation, deportment, color, pattern, and quality
The koi pond, including technology, like de-icers and warming tents
Water quality and filtration
Koi physiology, disease prevention, and good nutrition
Showing koi, how to achieve optimal health, color and shine
Breeding
Designing and building a pond
Identifying the many varieties of koi.

This book fulfils the need for a reasonably priced and up to date, expert guide on keeping koi. It is essential selection for all enthusiasts, from excited beginners to koi kichi ("koi crazy").

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256 pages
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English
Publisher

Firefly Books
Publication date

October 8, 2015
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8.5 x 0.69 x 10 inches
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177085519X
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978-1770855199
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Bernice Brewster is an aquatic consultant with a major interest in the koi hobby. Nick Fletcher is the former editor of the UK aquatic monthly Practical Fishkeeping and a regular contributor to fish-related publications. Steve Hickling is a leading authority on koi and pond construction. Keith Holmes is manager of Koi Water Barn in Kent, England, with a deep knowledge of koi health. Mick Martin, a koi-keeper for more than 20 years, has practical experience of koi husbandry through breeding and buying in Japan. Tony Pitham is the owner of Koi Water Barn and one of the most respected koi dealers working in Japan.

Dr. Peter Burgess is a university lecturer specializing in ornamental fish. His PhD was in research on whitespot disease in tropical marine fish. Dr. Paula Reynolds is an aquatic pathobiologist and proprietor of Lincolnshire Fish Health Laboratories and Research Centre, which carries out health screening on koi from around the world.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Firefly Books; Reprint edition (October 8, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 177085519X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1770855199
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.69 x 10 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #139,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #15 in Fish & Aquarium Care (Books)
- #57 in Biology of Fishes & Sharks

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Mike T.

Great book!

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024

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Very detailed and a lot of knowledge.

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023

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Bought this book thinking it would be useful in identifying different types of Koi, so much more than that. Covers so much information about health and general Koi keeping. Very valuable book.

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Wayne L. Tomczyk

A Great Koi reference book

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023

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I purchased this book as a resource for breeding koi. The materials were excellent…. I am now the proud “grandpa” to about 500 kol fry, and the book has been invaluable for feeding the fry.

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Ashley

Extremely comprehensive guide at a great price.

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021

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This book is awesome. Tons of great information on all aspects of koi keeping (pond setup and maintenance, safe handling methods and equipment, shipping methods, health, feeding, varieties, etc.
I was really surprised first flipping through this book as I didn’t expect anywhere close to the high quality photos (even including microscopic images of various parasites and protozoans for proper identification). There is SO MUCH in this book and it’s so well organized that it’s not only great for beginners but a good reference guide for more experienced keepers as well. And a great low price for the quality and comprehensive information covered in this book.

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Mary E. von Glahn

Koi

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023

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My son in law loved the book for his new hobby - raising Koi fish in his pond in Clarkston, Michigan.

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AnnieK

Great for understanding Koi physiology and how to keep them healthy

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021

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I really wanted to understand what it takes to care for my Koi, including understanding their biology and physiology. This book contains all the information I needed to really understand the fish in my care. I didn't buy if for a while because I thought it was all about coloration. It has a lot of information in that regard, but the information on their care seems to be very complete.

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JN

Beautiful and informative

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022

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Great book for koi lovers or those interested in learning about them.

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J. Caleb

Very in-depth and well designed

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019

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I was looking for an all-in-one book on Koi and this is exactly what I found in this book. The thing I really enjoyed about the book was not only the information but that the design made it more enjoyable to read with great pictures and layouts (i.e. - not like a textbook or encyclopedia). Would highly recommend.

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Paul Cavender

Ever thing you need to know

Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2022

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Great book very helpful on all aspects of keeping koi

Elizabeth

Excellent beginner book on koi

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2022

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This is a great book to help out a beginner with identifying problems and helping to identify the different koi varieties

Pandora Luu

Esaustivo

Reviewed in Italy on August 4, 2021

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Una bibbia per appassionati, si parla di ogni aspetto possibile dell'allevamento di queste creature magnifiche.
L'ho preso perché speravo di trovare delle belle illustrazioni, da utilizzare come ispirazione per quadri su questo soggetto.
Il libro descrive e illustra dettagliatamente ogni singola varietà di carpa koi, molto consigliato

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Abdulkerim Degermenci

The the right book if you like Koi fish.

Reviewed in Germany on January 26, 2021

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I have some Koi fish in my garden pool and this book makes me feel safe because I have every necessary information I need or I may be needing in the future. I recommend it to everyone who keeps Koi.

polda

Peccato non lo facciamo in italiano

Reviewed in Italy on July 18, 2023

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Il libro varrebbe la pena, ma per chi come me non sa l’inglese diventa difficile trarne un beneficio.. ho provato a tradurre qualcosa ma poi mi sono stancata… peccato perché poteva aiutarmi con le mie koi.

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