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Your first glimpse of a koi will probably be a red-and-white fish, one
o the popular and widely availble variety called Kohaku. When you
take up the koi hobby, you'll discover more than 100 different
"patterns" among these stunning ornamental carp. This
book explores them all.
The opening section traces the rise of the koi hobby, provides
advice on buying and feeding koi, and introduces the facinating aspects
of breeding and showing. The main part of the book features all
the major koi colour varieties, conveniently presented in their
"show" groupings.
Features:
- Hard Cover - 75 pages!
- The Best Koi - Stunning colour photographs show the best
varieties - mano of them prize-winning fish.
- Japanese Breeders - Valuable information on top breeders
and bloodlines in Japan - the true home of koi.
- Buying Advice - How to buy healthy fish and keep them in
good condition in your own koi pond.
- Colourful Graphics - Clear illustrations highlight patterns
and colours to help you recognize different varieties.
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