三民網路書店The fun and easy way to select and care for these popular fish
Koi, a variety of carp, are among the most popular fish species, especially for people with ponds. Koi come in many colorful varieties, can grow up to two feet long, and will come to the surface of a pond to be stroked and fed by hand. Small Koi (three or four inches long) can be bought for less than ＄10, but larger specimens can cost over ＄1,000, with some rare fish selling for as much as ＄10,000. This practical guide explains how to set up a pond or aquarium for Koi, select filters and heaters, and choose and care for the fish. Complete with eight pages of color photos that picture popular Koi varieties as well as tips on food, health care, and protecting Koi from predators, this book is an indispensable reference for Koi owners and would-be owners everywhere.
R. D. Bartlett (Gainesville, FL) managed a large commercial tropical and gold fish farm in central Florida. He has written more than 650 articles and six books and has cowritten an additional 40 books on natural history topics. He was a columnist for Tropical Fish Hobbyist magazine for seven years. His wife Patricia Bartlett (Gainesville, FL) is a freelance writer and the author of Reptiles & Amphibians For Dummies (0-7645-2569-7).
