The World of Koi (Mini Encyclopedia Series)
Here is detailed information on setting up and maintaining an outdoor pond, on selecting koi specimens, and on maintaining the perfect environment for this hardy breed of carp. A brand-new title in the growing Mini Encyclopedia Series for aquarium hobbyists, this book helps aquarium owners plan, create, and maintain a colorful and interesting environment for fish and aquatic life. Each volume provides in-depth information and instruction on a specific subdivision of fish keeping....
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[back cover] MINIENCYCLOPEDIA This mini encyclopedia is packed with sensible advice and practical guidance. Part one examines the equipment and systems used to create and sustain the water quality that koi need to flourish. Part two looks in detail at how to build a koi pond. Part three focuses on koi as fish and prized exhibits, with attention to their anatomy, nutritional needs, healthcare, breeding, and showing. Part four presents a full, richly illustrated guide to koi color varieties.
Part 1Getting the water right6What is water quality?8What type of filter?10What type of filter media?16Choosing pipes and valves18Choosing a pump20Heating a koi pond22Surface skimmers and aeration systems24Ozone systems and protein skimmers26Fluidized bed and bubble bead filters28UV clarifiers and mechanical screen filters30Trickle towers, vegetable filters, and blanketweed control32Part 2Building a koi pond34What style of koi pond?36Choosing the location for your pond38What type of pond construction?40Pump-fed or gravity-fed pond?42Liner pond - estimating the size44Liner pond - making a concrete collar46Liner pond - installing the liner48Liner pond - installing the bottom drain50Liner pond - the finishing touches52Block-built pond - planning and excavation54Block-built pond - laying the foundations56Block-built pond - building the walls58Block-built pond - installing the filter system60Block-built pond - fiberglassing the walls64Block-built pond - the finishing touches66Maintaining a pump-fed system68Maintaining a gravity-fed system70Part 3Koi care and maintenance72Koi keeping - the enduring hobby74Koi anatomy and physiology78Buying and introducing koi82Feeding your koi88Health care94Maintaining water quality96Breeding koi100Showing koi102Part 4Koi color varieties106Kohaku108Sanke116Showa122Utsurimono128Bekko134Asagi and Shusui138Koromo146Kawarimono152Hikarimuji160Hikarimoyo166Hikari Utsuri174Kin-Gin-Rin180Tancho184Doitsu190Glossary196Index202
