Koi: A Handbook on Keeping Nishikigoi
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...
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Well-illustrated with photographs and annotated illustrations and full of practical expert advice, this guide is ideal for the koi hobbist and covers all aspects of koi's care, breeding, display and exhibiting.
Koi: past and presentThe history of koi-keeping, from the early days to the modern era. Koi bloodlines and genetics.Anatomy and physiologyBody shape and size; fins, scales, and skin. The cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and reproductive systems. Life span and habitat.Koi varietiesThe fifteen recognized varieties, with the essential color, marking and pattern characteristics for each one.The water environmentWater quality, and the physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect it, including dissolved oxygen, pH, carbon dioxide, alkalinity, ammonia, the nitrogen cycle, and heavy metals. Minimum water quality conditions.The koi pondPrinciples of pond design; water parameters; drains, pumps, and filters; sterilization; maintenance schedule.Finishing and showing koiEvaluating and grading koi; finishing for shows; promoting growth and finish; showing koi: pre-, during, and post-show preparations and procedures; judging criteria.FeedingThe effects of temperature on feeding; protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and minerals; color enhancers; quantity and freshness; feeding programs.Health careEnvironmental health factors; behavioral symptoms; parasites; bacterial and viral diseases; quarantine; how to anesthetize a fish; common disease treatments; first aid kit.Creating a koicollectionBuying from a dealer, starting a collection; selecting koi; gender and shape; fish size; tips for breeding.GlossaryIndexReferencesAcknowledgments and credits
\ Chilliwack TimesA comprehensive guidebook that koi enthusiasts will not want to miss.\ — Joanne Hatherly\ \ \ \ \ Nature's GardenA comprehensive guide to keeping and showing these beautiful fish.... Enlightening.... Illustrated with brilliant photographs.\ — Adam Levine\ \ \ The Midwest Book ReviewThis is a guide any aspiring koi-keeper needs.\ — James A. Cox, California Bookwatch\ \ \ \ \ Victoria Times-ColonistComprehensive guidebook... koi enthusiasts will not want to miss.\ — Joanne Hatherly\ \ \ \ \ Edmonton JournalComprehensive guidebook... koi enthusiasts will not want to miss.\ — Joanne Hatherly\ \ \ \ \ The Midwest Book Review\ - James A. Cox\ The authors ... provide all the basics in an easy, logical progression of tips perfect for general interest lending libraries strong in pet preferences.... This is a guide any aspiring koi-keeper needs.\ \ \ \ \ \ Chilliwack Times\ - Joanne Hatherly\ Comprehensive guidebook... koi enthusiasts will not want to miss.\ \ \ \ \ \ Nature's Garden\ - Adam Levine\ A comprehensive guide to keeping and showing these beautiful fish.... Enlightening.... Illustrated with brilliant photographs.\ \ \ \ \ \ B.C.) The Now (Surrey[This is] a comprehensive guidebook that koi enthusiasts will not want to miss.\ \ \ \ \ \ Kona [Island, Hawaii] Outdoor Circle Newsletter\ - Clear Englebert\ An important book on koi-keeping... comprehensive.\ \ \ \ \ \ Birdbooker Report 215, The Guardian\ - Ian Paulsen\ With full-color photographs, annotated illustrations and detailed, expert how-to advice, this guidebook is ideal for the koi hobbyist. Once you build a pond using the first book, now you can add koi to it using this book!\ \ \
