{"product_id":"koi-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Koi For Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. D. Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePatricia Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown throughout the world for its beauty and personality, koi is one of the most carefully bred fish species around. Raising koi is especially time-consuming and requires more than just sprinkling little flakes in the fish bowl. But thankfully, you don't have to be an expert to maintain your own koi pond. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKoi For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how easy and fun it can be to own and care for these delicate fish. Whether building a pond or aquarium for the indoors or outdoors, this easy-to-understand guide explores all of your options. Clear, concise advice helps you: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppreciate your koi's beauty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild, design, and maintain your koi pond or aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind and select koi and the proper supplies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your koi happy and healthy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreat your koi for parasites, bacterial infections, and viruses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreed and care for baby koi\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShow off your koi to other koi enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll you need to know about setting up a Koi habitat, selecting Koi, and keeping them healthy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to keep Koi? This friendly guide shows you how to get started, with expert tips on everything from buying Koi and keeping them healthy to feeding, breeding, showing, and enjoying these gorgeous fish. You'll see how to set up and maintain an indoor or outdoor pond or an aquarium, select filters and heaters, and handle your Koi properly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect healthy Koi\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet all the right equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiagnose and treat common illnesses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your Koi safe year-round\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaise baby Koi\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. D. Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e began his pet fish-keeping when he netted minnows out of the brooks near Springfield, Massachusetts. He moved to Florida and began working as the general manager for Aquarium Supply, a tropical fish, goldfish, and koi wholesaler, and then opened his own pet shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and began keeping fish at age 10. She has journeyed to Costa Rica and Peru to net and write about angelfish, discus, and knife fish. She is a recent convert to the wonderful world of koi.\u003cbr\u003e The Bartletts have co-authored numerous pet care books, mostly centering on reptiles and amphibians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.1 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133710700679,"sku":"9780470099131","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/974c4cf8b8686484354542a13024bc72.webp?v=1732636071","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/koi-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}