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Koi 1 Go Sanke Varieties (Volume 1)

The Koi 1 book has 351 pages dedicated entirely to the study of Gosanke varieties -origins, skin quality, growth development and characteristics of certain bloodlines. only £49.95

The Koi 1 book explains Koi sexing, judging, size and age, methods of rearing, colour, and skin quality.
Koi 1 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, Maradou, Jinbei, Tanaka, Shintaro, Murata, Matsunosuke, Kachi, Sakai, Ueno, and Ogata.

Koi 1 Gosanke Varieties books gives you a In-depth explanations about Koi care and health, water chemistry, nutrition, etc.

Koi 2 Kawari Varieties (Volume 2)

Koi 2 Kawari Varieties also 351 pages, dedicated entirely to the study of Kawari varieties - origins, skin quality, growth development and characteristics of certain bloodlines.
 
Koi 2 Kawari Varieties explains 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 of Koi 2 Kawari Varieties also discusses the development of varieties from Kobayashi Showa, Tatsu Magoi, and Asagi Magoi.

Similar to koi 1 Go Sanke Varieties, the Koi 2 Kawari Varieties 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

The First Book - The Path to Understanding - from Mistake to Mystique Deals with every aspect of Koi. From a detailed work about how Koi and the Koi industry emerged, water, an incredibly detailed segment on state of the art pond design, to health aspects, Koi shows and The Definitive Work on Tategoi. This aspect especially has been laboured over by Peter for years — the understanding of a lifetime in Koi.

The Second Book - The Path to Yamakoshi - the Highways and the Byways Takes us on four basic journeys through the mountains of Yamakoshi. Starting from Nagaoka/Ojiya it takes an the reader on an incredible journey through the legendary villages of Niigata and visits literally hundreds of the leading breeders. It not only shows you where they are and how to find them, it actually takes you there! It reveals incredible details about many of the world leading breeders.

If you want to get familiar with all the koi varieties, then these 3 High Quality Posters showing 126 varieties of Koi are an absolute must, they come laminated and will last you many years.

These koi posters will grace any fish house, you could even frame them if you really wanted to, sizes are 98cm x 69cm. The koi Variety names are in English and Japanese.

These Koi identification posters show 42 koi varieties on each koi poster.

Identify your koi speedily and easily with these high quality posters, they will give you quick and easy reference to identifying the koi in your pond.

Click on the pdf above to have a closer look.

If you want to get familiar with all the koi varieties, then these 3 High Quality Posters showing 126 varieties of Koi are an absolute must, they come laminated and will last you many years.

These koi posters will grace any fish house, you could even frame them if you really wanted to, sizes are 98cm x 69cm. The koi Variety names are in English and Japanese.

These Koi identification posters show 42 koi varieties on each koi poster.

Identify your koi speedily and easily with these high quality posters, they will give you quick and easy reference to identifying the koi in your pond.

Click on the pdf above to have a closer look.

If you want to get familiar with all the koi varieties, then these 3 High Quality Posters showing 126 varieties of Koi are an absolute must, they come laminated and will last you many years.

These koi posters will grace any fish house, you could even frame them if you really wanted to, sizes are 98cm x 69cm. The koi Variety names are in English and Japanese.

These Koi identification posters show 42 koi varieties on each koi poster.

Identify your koi speedily and easily with these high quality posters, they will give you quick and easy reference to identifying the koi in your pond.

Click on the pdf above to have a closer look.

Creating a Koi Ponds A Practical Guide to Building and Maintaining a Koi Pond How to create a magnificent environment for you and your fish to enjoy Koi pond require special planning to hide equipment and meet the needs of koi.

Authors: Keith Holmes and Tony Pitham 77 pages

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.