{"product_id":"manual-of-koi-health-tony-pitham-9781554079209","title":"Manual of Koi Health: How to Create a Healthy Environment for Your Koi and How to Treat Any Sickness That May Afflict Them","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA complete and authoritative illustrated guide to caring for koi for optimum health and beauty. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Keeping koi is one of the pinnacles of the art of fish keeping. The 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One of the top priorities for koi keepers is coping with fish that become ill. Left untreated, many fish suffer and die. In \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eManual of Koi Health\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, two internationally recognized koi professionals give practical advice on how to create a healthy environment for koi and how to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book is divided into four parts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart one addresses the all-important subject of disease prevention, which includes creating the optimal environment. A checklist outlines regular maintenance tasks to ensure water quality. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart two covers the \"essential skills\" of koi keeping, including anatomy, biology and handling koi. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart three is a comprehensive A-to-Z guide that covers diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered koi disease. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart four describes various methods to administer treatment to koi, such as medicinal baths and dips. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eManual of Koi Health\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is written specifically for koi keepers, whether they are novices with a single pond or serious koi enthusiasts deeply involved in breeding or exhibiting. The book is profusely illustrated with color photographs and illustrations that highlight the expert text, and step-by-step instructions provide easy-to-follow directions for a wide range of procedures. It is a vital reference for every koi keeper. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tony Pitham, Keith Holmes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1554079209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781554079209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.50w x 0.40d","brand":"Tony Pitham","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44045066600703,"sku":"9781554079209","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_76c1047a-9d22-4933-a13c-fcb7166554f7.jpg?v=1684976536","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/manual-of-koi-health-tony-pitham-9781554079209","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}