If you own pond fish, or have been thinking about getting some of the frisky little creatures for your water garden, you simply can’t live without this comprehensive fish care guide. From preparing your pond for the introduction of our cold-blooded friends, to choosing from the myriad of fish types, to caring for and feeding your new pets, this book provides you with all the information you need to be a proud fish owner. You’ll find helpful tips about what to look for when purchasing your fish, and how to keep your pond water healthy for your little buddies.
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Caring for and showing koi, affectionately called “living jewels” or “swimming flowers.”With full-color photographs, annotated illustrations and detailed, expert how-to advice, this guidebook is ideal for the koi hobbyist.Koi begins with the history of koi-keeping, from the first known use of the word “koi”(about 500 BC) to the early 1900s, when collectors began breeding them for specific colors and metallics. The markings and patterns of koi are their most important feature, and the authors detail these in depth and define the Japanese terms used to describe them.
In addition to the section on the 15 varieties of koi, or nishikigoi, the authors address the care and exhibition of koi. Topics include:
* The water environment
* Feeding programs
* Pond design and maintenance
* Environmental health factors
* Evaluating and grading koi
* Behavioral symptoms
* Pre-show and post-show preparations
* Parasitic, bacterial and viral conditions
* Judging criteria used at shows
* The effects of temperature on feeding
* Selecting and breeding koi
* How to enhance colors
Koi is a complete and practical reference on these enjoyable, enchanting creatures. View product details at Amazon
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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. View product details at Amazon
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