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Guide to Koi (by Barry James)
This guide forms an excellent introduction to Koi management and display. An early obsession with the natural world led Barry James to pursue botanical and zoological studies at London University. Using his wide experience of the commercial aquatic world, he opened his own aquatic nurseries in the early 1970s. His main interests include oriental water gardening. He contributes regularly to the aquatic press, both as an author and photographer, and acts as a consultant worldwide to planning authorities, corporate bodies and private individuals on aquatic matters, including conservation projects.
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How to Keep Koi (by David Twigg)
An invaluable guide for all aspiring Koi keepers keen to accept the challenge of maintaining and displaying these beautiful fish in their own pond. Using clear text, colour photographs and stunning graphics, this book provides a practical introduction to all aspects of keeping Koi, from pond building options and filtration methods to breeding and showing. Other sections provide advice on siting a Koi pond in the garden and the vital aspects of feeding and health care. The book closes with a helpful glossary, which includes clear descriptions of the variety names and Japanese terms used throughout the hobby.
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Koi (by Steve Hickling)
In Japan, breeding koi—a colorful and beautiful member of the carp family—has occupied a position between hobby and art form for more than two centuries. This stunningly illustrated book, compiled by a team of koi experts, shows and tells aquarium enthusiasts virtually everything they need to know about this fascinating activity. Koi are hardy fish, relatively large in size, and the most practical way to keep them is in an outdoor pond. Combining text with illustrations, an important section of the book explains the requirements of a garden pond for koi, showing the filtration system and pointing out how it functions. Most of the book concentrates on koi themselves, focusing on a brief history of koi, advice on buying koi, the fish's physiology, health care, feeding, breeding koi, showing koi, and joining koi clubs. An 80-page section tells all about koi variations, and features color photos of more than 100 varieties. Illustrated two-page spreads review each variety's history, and show both their more desirable and less desirable color markings. Here is a beautifully designed and illustrated volume that emphasizes the special satisfactions of keeping and breeding koi. Approximately 450 color photos and illustrations.
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Koi Colour Varieties (by Nick Fletcher)
Written by Koi health expert Duncan Griffiths Advanced Koi Diagnosis and Treatments is a step by step for the successful treatment of many common and not so common ailments which can affect Koi. The 145 coil bound pages feature detailed colour photographs covering the various steps taken when treating all manner of wounds and injuries on Koi. This book is a unique work and is highly recommended for Koi keepers with all levels of experience.
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Koi Health and Disease (by Erik Johnson)
Koi Health and Disease - Erik L. Johnson, D.V.M.  If there is a book that a Koi keeper must have it's this book.  EXCELLENT FOR BEGINNERS...Without sacrificing plenty of depth where needed... a Koi keeper's bible! This book goes into extreme detail and gives you STEP by STEP instructions on how to save fish lives under a hundred different conditions. You'll find it very impressive with its content and the excellent balance between practical and technical information.  There is a great deal of information on parasites, bacterial pathogens, fungal infections, and viral infections. Primary and alternative treatment protocols are very well presented. Microscopy is well detailed.
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Koi Pond (by Keith Holmes)
A Practical Guide to Building And Maintaining a Koi Pond. If you are looking to build a Koi pond from scratch or alter an existing one and you are confused or uncertain of the facts then we suggest you read this fantastic little book called "A Practical Guide to Building and Maintaining a Koi Pond" written by Keith Holmes and Tony Pitham. This book has helped many of our customers gain a better understanding of some of the bewildering aspects to a Koi pond. It contains all the facts needed for building a Koi Pond complemented by detailed colour photo’s and simple explanations breaking down every aspect from construction to filtration, maintenance and general health care - In fact everything you need to know to get you started!
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Koi Volume 1
Koi Volume 1 351 pages dedicated entirely to the study of Gosanke varieties -origins, skin quality, growth development and characteristics of certain bloodlines. only £49.95  Koi - sexing, judging, size and age, methods of rearing, colour, and skin quality.  Gosanke Varieties - The book goes into great detail discussing and providing photographic examples of sahi and kiwa, skin quality, growth and development, origins, bloodlines, and body forms for all the gosanke varieties.  Breeder sections include a detail history and description of production values for breeders in Nagaoaka, Ojiya, Uonuma, Isawa, Fukui, Hiroshima, and Fukuoaka regions. Just a partial lists includes Maruboshi, Hasegawa, Isa, Torazo, Shinoda, Izumiya, Hoshikin, Oomo, Maudo, Jinbei, Tanaka, Shintaro, Murata, Matsunosuke, Kachi, Sakai, Ueno, and Ogata.
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Koi Volume 2
Koi Volume 2 Also 351 pages, dedicated entirely to the study of Kawari varieties - origins, skin quality, growth development and characteristics of certain bloodlines. only £49.95  Shiro Utsuri, Ki Utsuri, Bekko, Asagi, Gin Rin varieties, Doitsu varieties, Shusui, Goshiki, Hajiro, Kumonryu, Chagoi, Soragoi, Ochiba, Midorigoi, Koromo, Yamabuki, Ogon, Matsuba, Hariwake, Kikusui, Kujaku, Kikokuryu, and many more! This section also discusses the development of varieties from Kobayashi Showa, Tatsu Magoi, and Asagi Magoi.   Similar to Volume 1, the book provides for an extensive discussion of various breeders of Kawari including Aoki, Ikarashi, Kase, Yotaro, Otsuka, Kataoka, Sakazume, Masaki, Kuniyasu, Ohya, Hirasawa, Chogorou, Miya, Yagenji, Hosokai, Kaneko, Ohfuchi, Yamasaki, Yamada, and Omosako.   volume 2 only £49.95 ~
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Manual of Koi Health (by Keith Holmes)
Keeping koi is one of the pinnacles of the fishkeeper's art. These magnificent and often expensive fish have inspired a fanatical following, with collectors prepared to devote a lot of time and resources to creating a flourishing koi pond. One of the top priorities for koi keepers is coping with fish that become ill. Left untreated, many fish suffer and die. Manual of Koi Health offers practical advice about disease diagnosis, prevention and treatment. The book is written by two experienced koi professionals and internationally recognized experts. It includes a complete listing of all common koi diseases and how to treat them. Written for non-technical readers, it explains treatments for: Parasites Bacterial, fungal and viral infections Ulcers, lesions and wounds Stress conditions. Preventative measures are also explained. Poor water quality is the most prevalent cause of disease in koi. Water testing and the best way to maintain healthy water conditions are covered in detail. The book is profusely illustrated with color photographs, and step-by-step instructions provide easy-to-follow directions for a wide range of procedures such as how to handle, anaesthetize and take samples from koi. Manual of Koi Health is a vital reference for every koi keeper.
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The Interpet Encyclopedia of Koi
The Interpet Encyclopedia of Koi Book is a comprehensive introduction to keeping Koi fish. This book is divided into two important sections. Part one is full of practical Koi-keeping information and includes history, anatomy, health care, water care & quality, buying feeding and breeding. Part two is an extensive survey of the many Koi varieties, grouped in the currently recognized Japanese classifications. This is a great book for anyone who owns or is thinking of purchasing Koi fish.
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The Koi Doctor (by Maarten Lammens)
As many of you know the first edition of Maarten Lammens' book, ' The Koi Doctor' sold out within 4 months of release. This is easy to understand  as this book is an absolute must for every Koi fanatic and should have a prominent place in your Koi library. The Koi Doctor was written by Maarten Lammens (BSc and Master degree in verterinary science and specialist in fish diseases). This book is written for anyone who cares about the health of their fish.
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The Ultimate Koi (by Nick Fletcher)
NICK FLETCHER is a lifelong fishkeeper and angler with a specialist knowledge of Koi. A former editor of Practical Fishkeeping Magazine, he is now a freelance writer and consultant, and is a trainee judge with the British Koi Keepers Society. At home, Nick has a 3,500 gallon Koi pond.
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