Koi: Living Jewels of the Orient

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Summary: A Koi Keeper "Must Have"
Review: I have a pond business, and I not only keep koi myself, but I have read several books on koi. This book is absolutely incredible. It has just enough of everything to be educational without being overwhelming. The material is presented in an easy to understand format, from the origins of the hobby to the present, and the pictures are spectacular. Each variety of koi is beautifully represented, and the chapters on nutrition and water quality are enlightening. I loaned my copy to a friend and have not gotten it back yet!

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Summary: They did a fantastic job here.
Review: If you are looking for a book that is easy to understand and detailed this is it. I spent some time in a few of the major book stores and just was not satisfed with what I saw in the way of books on koi. I ordered this book on a recommendation here on the web, from some other person. I can not tell you how impressed I am with this book. I highly recommend it. Great colored photos of all the different strains and the proper care of koi. Order it and you will like me, not be disappointed.

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Summary: The Book for serious KOI Hobbyist
Review: There are not many Koi books in the market. I think this book is the best I ever read. It is very up todate information (technology) especially pond and filtration system. The pictures and diagrams are beautiful and easy to understand.

Rating:
Summary: The Book for serious KOI Hobbyist
Review: There are not many Koi books in the market. I think this book is the best I ever read. It is very up todate information (technology) especially pond and filtration system. The pictures and diagrams are beautiful and easy to understand.

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Summary: Keepers of the KOI --- Read and ENJOI.
Review: This beautiful, hard cover book has much to offer any person who is interested in caring for KOI>
I bought the book as a Christmas gift for my husband's folks...
They just installed a 16 X 33 foot Koi pond in their back yard.
They have three little waterfalls the aerate the water, and are in the process of adding appropriate plants.
They really do not know a thing about KOI.
But I guess it's a new hobby for them....they're retired and
perhaps need a new direction in life.
I hope they read this book before they lose too many of those expensive, shiny fishies!
I read the book prior to giving it to them, and it details the many names and types of KOI, (which means CARP in Japanese.)
The book explains how one would proplery build an in-ground Koi pond, and shows many examples of how to go about this.
It's facinating...did you know that KOI require a high protien diet for their health, and to maintain their beautiful, bright colorings? There is quite a variety of food available to give them.
There is a ton of useful information in this book about KOI,
and it makes a very nice gift for the Holidays.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

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Summary: Keepers of the KOI --- Read and ENJOI.
Review: This beautiful, hard cover book has much to offer any person who is interested in caring for KOI>
I bought the book as a Christmas gift for my husband's folks...
They just installed a 16 X 33 foot Koi pond in their back yard.
They have three little waterfalls the aerate the water, and are in the process of adding appropriate plants.
They really do not know a thing about KOI.
But I guess it's a new hobby for them....they're retired and
perhaps need a new direction in life.
I hope they read this book before they lose too many of those expensive, shiny fishies!
I read the book prior to giving it to them, and it details the many names and types of KOI, (which means CARP in Japanese.)
The book explains how one would proplery build an in-ground Koi pond, and shows many examples of how to go about this.
It's facinating...did you know that KOI require a high protien diet for their health, and to maintain their beautiful, bright colorings? There is quite a variety of food available to give them.
There is a ton of useful information in this book about KOI,
and it makes a very nice gift for the Holidays.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

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Summary: beautiful, not the last word
Review: This book has received such glowing reviews I felt the need to add a sour note. It is full of beautiful pictures and has lots of useful information, but it is not as exhaustive a reference as it would seem from its size. The chapters are divided between four authors, with uneven results. The water quality chapter wastes entire pages on step-by-step instructions on how to use a particular brand of water test (they come with instructions,we don't need this in a book). The filtration chapter is devoted almost exclusively to a particular filtration system that chapter's author designs and sells. On the other hand, most of the other chapters are at least adequate, and the koi varieties section is outstanding, with the clearest delineation of the many koi types I have ever read--anyone can tell a showa from a sanke after looking at the side-by-side comparison. This section alone makes the book worth buying.