Koi and Pond Books

How To Keep Koi Ref: BOK-301 Extending the aspirations of pond keepers beyond the boundaries of beginner books, this guide gives you all the information you will need to bring out the best in this fascinating fish. Excellent book, this book gives you a great start in keeping these wonduful fish from building a healthy pond to treating a sick fish it tells you the differant breeds of koi there japanesse names what food to feed cleaning tips this book covers every aspect of the koi carp even breeding new fish well worth the money . Price: £7.99

Koi Colour Varieties by Nick Fletcher Ref: BOK-351 Your first glimpse of a koi will probably be a red-and-white fish, one of the popular and widely available variety called Kohaku. When you take up the koi hobby, you'll discover more than 100 different 'patterns' among these stunning ornamental carp.This book explores them all. The opening section traces the rise of the koi hobby, provides advice on buying and feeding koi, and introduces the fascinating aspects of breeding and showing. The main part of the book features all the major koi varieties, conveniently presented in their 'show' groupings. Hardback : 77 pages : full colour illustrations throughout Size : 175mm x 250mm (landscape) Price: £6.99

Guide To Koi by Barry James Ref: BOK-413 Expert advice on maintaining and displaying a collection of these most spectacular fishes. 120 pages - 20,000 words 20 illustrations - 100 photographs page size 220 x 120mm. More... Price: £6.99

Koi Health by Keith Holmes Ref: BOK-481 "A comprehensive, illustrated and authoritative guide." 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. More... Price: £16.99

Koi Pond by Keith Holmes Ref: BOK-503 A complete introduction to the practical aspects of creating a koi pond, from basic construction and filter installation, to advice on essential upgrades and routine maintenance. Liner and block built pond projects are shown in step by step illustrations. 80 pages - 150 colour illustrations. Page size 175 x 250mm. More... Price: £8.39 (Including VAT at 20%)

The Koi Doctor by Maarten Lammens Ref: BOOK3 The Koi Doctor is a book written for anyone interested in maintaining healthy fish. The aim of this book is simple, provide the reader with useful information on keeping koi successfully. The author, Maarten Lammens, has carefully selected some 300 images to assist in illustrating what words may not be able to, and descibes the most common problems in keeping koi while presenting easy to understand simple solutions to common problems. The Koi Doctor is a must for Koi keepers new and old. Full details on Koi care including Koi diseases and treatments including detailed pictures. Highly recommended. enlarge picture.. Price: £49.95

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