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Summary: a must have!
Review: every serious goldfish collector, must have this book. I was one of the lucky ones who ordered this book before printing. although it was released after the promised date , it was worth the wait.... the chapter on appreciating and evaluating chinese goldfish by jackie and louis chan is excellent! the pictures alone is worth the price of the book!
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Summary: The Bible of Goldfish Keeping
Review: I couldn't keep Goldfish without this book! It's incredible - the general, species and medical information contained within is absolutely comprehensive. The photos are gorgeous, and cover every type of Goldfish you could dream of. The history section is interesting as well. Breeding information, basic tank care... you can't ask for more!If you're going to buy one book on fish keeping this year, make it this one!
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Summary: Very comprehensive
Review: The entire first half is extremely comprehensive medical information. Although it is written for the hobbiest, I honestly feel it could be used by a vet tech for reference. It explains not only "symptoms and cures for the fish", but tells you how the organism lives, harms the fish, how to get rid of it in your tank, and what to look for under the microscope. The second half of the book is about types and care. The part on types is rather small, but well done. THe only fault is I would have liked more info on whether different sub-breeds have different needs. THe part on breeding, especially Ranchus, is very detailed. THere are even short portions on history and showing fish. Even if you are not into Ranchus or medicine for fish, it is still an awesome and informative book. If your intest is in fish medicine or ranchus specifically, this is a MUST HAVE book.
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Summary: excellent info
Review: This book has excellent information on goldfish. For instance I thought my lionhead had cotton fungus on the edge of it's pectoral fins, turns out these bumps are normal on the pectoral fins and gills, they mean he's a boy! The book has great info on diseases and treatment. It cover's alot more than the usual goldfish care book and is great for both the new and advanced goldfish owner.
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Summary: Excellent technical book on goldfish
Review: This book is certainly for the serious collector. Many of the fish are from the best in the world, and rarely does one have the chance to even glimpse such fish in everyday life. They can probably only be seen in fish shows, and never in a pet store. The photos are excellent and the book is very modern. The chapter on frequently asked questions is very useful and answers lots of questions for beginners and advanced fishkeepers alike.
There is a very thorough disease section. The book is truly inspiring, yet it may lead you to feel a bit intimidated by the work needed to keep fish of such high calibre.
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Summary: Beautiful Pictures, In Depth Info, but NO INDEX!!!
Review: This book is definitely worth the money. The photos are gorgeous, it makes a marvelous coffee table book. The information is very exhaustive, including a lot of detailed information on breeding, illness, treatment. This is a text for the serious goldfish breeder. My only quibble, and it is significant, is that there is no index. When my red cap oranda was sick last week, I had to go to a much less expensive book because it had a handy symptom chart, and an index in the back.
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Summary: Beautiful Pictures, In Depth Info, but NO INDEX!!!
Review: This book is definitely worth the money. The photos are gorgeous, it makes a marvelous coffee table book. The information is very exhaustive, including a lot of detailed information on breeding, illness, treatment. This is a text for the serious goldfish breeder. My only quibble, and it is significant, is that there is no index. When my red cap oranda was sick last week, I had to go to a much less expensive book because it had a handy symptom chart, and an index in the back.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This is the best book ever! I am a fancy goldfish collector, and unlike other books it has been written by someone who actually knows what he is talking about.A lot of information packed into the book, and still easy to understand and to follow. Dr. Johnson is one of the great fish specialist on diagnostics and illnesses our time. His surgeries on fish's swimbladder is extraordinary!I was looking through this book in a friend's house, and I just had to order it for myself. The pictures are phanomenal! This is goldfish through and through. I haven't found any book until now that really goes deep into all parts of fishkeeping and answers all questions thoroughly. Thanks Dr. Johnson, Rick Hess and the two chinese breeders for their input ( is there another Chinagold coming soon?) Andrea
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Summary: the BEST - MUST HAVE goldfish book
Review: This is the book the goldfish hobby has been waiting for! Clear and accurate information on keeping fancy goldfish. Excellent information on disease and treatment of goldfish ailments. Glossary of varieties of goldfish and terms commonly used in the goldfish hobby, including Japanese terms. PLUS!! the best darn goldfish picture book ever! -This is the premier "go to" book for goldfish keepers.
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Summary: A Goldfish Resource to Own
Review: This is THE book to own if you're interested in fancy goldfish. The section by Erik Johnson really gives a modern update to goldfish husbandry i.e disease treatment et al. Richard Hess and Erik Johnson have put together a fantastic book containing so much info assembled from a wide variety of sources that it makes a great reference book- both to the novice and the pro. The section on ranchus also is top notch. This great book isnt just a picture book; it's packed full of valuable information that anyone can use!
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