Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties

Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties

<p> 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. </p><p> Written by a team of international experts, <i>Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties</i> contains information and advice that incorporates the latest developments in koi research. </p><p> Topics include: <ul> <li> Purchasing koi</li> <li> Body conformation, deportment, color, pattern, and quality</li> <li> The koi pond, including technology, like de-icers and warming tents</li> <li> Water quality and filtration</li> <li> Koi physiology, disease prevention, and good nutrition</li> <li> Showing koi, how to achieve optimal health, color and shine</li> <li> Breeding</li> <li> Designing and building a pond</li> <li> Identifying the many varieties of koi. </li></ul> </p><p> 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"). </p>