Mini Encyclopedia of Keeping Koi - Softcover

Keith Holmes; Tony Pitham; Nick Fletcher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1842861069 ISBN 13: 9781842861066

Publisher: Interpet Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

Mini Encyclopedia of Keeping Koi

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Review:

This pocket size guide to everything koi covers most things, from building ponds to choosing what Koi varieties to buy. Seperated into four sections, part one examines equipment and pond systems, part two looks at how to build a pond, part three focusses on Koi for showing and part four presents a full colour guide to the Koi varities. The Koi varieties sextion is of particualr interest as it describes the variations between different Koi in simple terms, such as scale mutations and fin balance. It's also interesting to read about how Koi keeping began and where Koi come from. The book is bright and colourful, and great value, making it all the more readable. --Koi Keeping Magazine

Synopsis:

The traditional image of an encyclopedia as a large, heavy volume only occasionally taken down from a dusty shelf is blown out of the water by this new range of mini-encyclopedias. These are comprehensive, concentrated packages of up-to-date practical guidance on a variety of fishkeeping and water gardening themes. The core text is amplified and extended by panels, captions and annotations that accompany the photographs and graphic illustrations. The first part of each volume consists of a hands-on practical section that follows the step-by-step progress of a specific project. Accompanying text includes technical advice on the equipment required to complete each stage of the project. The second part features a wide range of species or varieties relevant to the subject. These profile sections are profusely illustrated with stunning colour photographs and are designed to inspire readers to expand their collections. By combining practical and reference sections, these mini encyclopedias represent the ideal compromise in a world where shelf space is limited but the thirst for knowledge increases every day.

About this edition

• Publisher: Interpet Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1842861069
• ISBN 13: 9781842861066
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208