The Tetra Encyclopedia of Koi
By Tetra Press
Top ten book for new Koi enthusiats. An excellent book which covers all aspects of sucessful Koi ownership. The book includes sections on building ponds from the simple pre-molded ponds to the concrete and flagstone wonders like most Koi owners can only dream of someday having. Also discussed, was selecting Koi, with good descriptions of desirable Koi characteristics. The book goes further to instruct new Koi owners on the importance of good water quality and good nutrition. Tetra food products are touted somewhat heavily though as you might guess. The sections on filter selection, construction and maintenance are top notch. A book I highly recommend. JE All books should have such a high standard - kudos to tetra Amazing. The only problem I had with this book is getting it out of my wife's hands. It covers EVERYTHING. Sections on Filtration, Pond design, Feeding (listing alternative foods that Koi enjoy), Anatomy (first rate), Selecting & showing your koi, a detail listing on the different patterns and scale formation and probably the best ( in my opinion) Parasites and Diseases, what they are, were they come from and how to destroy them. This could be and should be renamed to "The koi instruction manual". If you are a koi breeders, I highly recommend this book, after reading it, I would wager that it would be THE book to recommend to your customers. The reason being that they would have less problems and get better enjoyment out of their hobby. It truly would be hard to go wrong with this book. excellent resource excellent resource on Koi. A must have if you are raising these beautiful fish. Good practical information as well as nice photos to help you classify your Koi
