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Monthly Koi/fish Health Book Review, Broxandval's koi/Fish Health library| Broxandval |
 Posted: Dec 2 2008, 09:46 AM
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 Broxandval  Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08  |
"Book one of our monthly book review".
The Mini Encyclopedia (keeping Koi) ISBN 1842861069 By "Keith Holmes, Tony Pitham and Nick Fletcher". "This is a great little book", Keith, Tony and Nick in writing this have produced a little gem with this book.  It is a great introduction to anyone coming into the hobby.It is split into four parts with part one looking at Equipment,it examines which equipment and systems are used to maintain the water quality koi need.  Part Two looks at Building a pond, both liner and brick built, also design etc. In Part three we looks at koi as prized exhibit's, their anatomy, nutritional needs, health, care and breeding and showing koi. In Part four we look at a well presented full and richly illustrated guide to koi colour and varieties.It is a refreshing read both to the newcomer and more experienced amongst us. A very good buy (and reasonably priced to boot) By Broxandval   Added Foot note :- "Though these books are primarily about Koi Carp the Goldfish Keeper will find that a lot of what the Authors have written applies to their humble cousin as well"!!!... this can be in the following fields :- Pond planning design and building, filtration, breeding, treatments, foods, maintenance etc. broxandval. -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
 
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| Broxandval |
Posted: Jan 2 2009, 06:08 AM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
"Book two of monthly book review".
Goldfish and Koi in your home. ISBN0866220410 By "Dr Axelrod and William Vorderwinkler". "Dr Axelrod and William in this book have created a rather comprehensive and complete book on the care, feeding and treatment of koi and Goldfish. It's just stuffed full of great pictures and illustrations, it's a must for the newcomer to the hobby". (Though getting a little dated nowadays it's still worth a read if you can get it). By broxandval. -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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| Broxandval |
Posted: Feb 2 2009, 05:21 AM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
"Book Three of Monthly book review".
The Art of Koi Keeping . ISBN 0713721413 By "Peter Cole". "Peter in this book takes away all that is mysterious to the newcomer to our hobby. It's a fully comprehensive read that covers all the bases but keeps it simple. (our book has all those ever present bits of paper sticking out at pages we find interesting and over the years we find this an indicator in how we rate the best of the books "It works too", )Try it you'll see. "This book has helped us out with a problem more than once". ( A must for the new and experienced in the hobby alike, Buy it you can't go wrong) By broxandval -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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| Broxandval |
Posted: Mar 1 2009, 08:11 PM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
"Book Four of Monthly Book Review".
Koi a Complete Introduction ISBN 0866223991 "Dr H R Axelrod". "Dr Aexelrod has again produced in this book a good little book for the novice to the Hobby." But again the book is getting more than a little dated (good for the novice). "I don't know why Dr Axelrod doesnt bring his books up to date I've never seen any revised edition's anywhere,perhaps it would be a good idea for him to do so". By broxandval -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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| Broxandval |
Posted: Apr 1 2009, 03:03 AM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
"Book Five Monthly Book review".
Modern Nishikigoi ISBN 880241024 C2076 Takeo Kuroki "Takeo in this book takes us on a journey through all those confusing names that each class of koi have.  This book has great Photographs to explain just what you are looking at. He covers the basic varieties and some of the more Unique koi".(Takeo's book is a little confusing in places because if he dosen't have a word for it in the Japanese to English translation then he just leaves it and carries on regardless but at the same time makes the book more endearing to the reader. By broxandval -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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| Broxandval |
Posted: May 1 2009, 05:56 AM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
"Book Six of our monthly book review".
Manual of Nishikigoi ISBN. (No Number) Takeo Kuroki. "Takeo Takes us on a journey through the world of Koi, with great pictures and really great comic illustrations throughout.  It covers all the bases from the Charming attraction that the koi brings with it, a macabre chapter on the darker side of Japenese koi appreciation and why it is also know as the Samuria Fish.   It's longevity of life, the varieties of koi there are today. We are taken through a very informative chapeter on koi health. There is a chapter on showing koi from the Japanese angle, with the top six tips of how to pick a good one in the form of Koi appreciation (the lighter side). Again there are words lost to translation but in our eyes this add's to the charm of this book". (This was our first ever koi book, one which we still use to this day in the picking of koi for shows. A must, go out and buy this book you cannot go wrong). By Broxandval -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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| Broxandval |
Posted: Jun 1 2009, 05:12 AM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
"Book number seven of our Monthly book review".
Fish and their behaviour ISBN 3923880197. Günter KH Zupac. "Though not about Koi Günter brings in this book a greater understanding of fish. This book is an absolute must for Fish keepers in general, it's a stimulating book and is full of very useful tips and encourages us to get even more out of our hobby by helping us understand the language and behaviour our charges speak". (A recommended read for all aspects of the hobby ). By Broxandval -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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| Route3drummer |
Posted: Jun 1 2009, 06:20 AM
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 Fishy Connoisseur Group: Senior Members Posts: 1,158 Member No.: 1,681 Joined: 10-August 07 |
Will keep an eye out for it, thanks Bud!
 -------------------- Derrick......no Ma'am, we're musicians.
100 gallon pond connected to 900 gallon pond by stream/falls housing 14 Gold Fish/Shubokuns/Sarassa/Comets. 29 gallon tank housing 4 albino cory's, 2 pepper cory's, 8 glow light tetra's, 4 black neon tetras, 6 black skirt tetras, 1 dwarft guarami, 3 platy's and 1 huge mystery snails. 5 gallon tank housing 1 male betta and 3 pepper cory's. |
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| Broxandval |
Posted: Jul 2 2009, 05:47 AM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
"Book number eight of the Monthly book review".
Live Jewel's General Survey of Fancy Carp (No Number) Masayuki Amano " We love this book but try to keep it in it's box as it's a little gem. As a gem it needs protecting!!!... It is a crazy mix of both Japanese and English with beautiful fully illustrated pages throughout and a pull out chart of Koi".  This book was given to me by a very good friend "Doc Price of Plymouth Devon", a retired Tattoo Artist, who now makes Japanese swords).  Please note there is another book out by this title but is written by Western Authors so dont confuse the two). If you can track this book down buy it !!!.... By Broxandval -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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| Broxandval |
Posted: Aug 1 2009, 05:12 AM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
"Book Nine of our Monthly book review".
Koi For Home and Garden ISBN 087666745 X. Glenn Y. Takeshita. "Glenn Covers the History of our Hobby then takes us through everything from Pond design and construction. Then on through to Care and Feeding and Breeding. Taking in all the different Varieties of Koi and ends in Diseases and treatments. The copy we have was Printed in 82 so it is now sadly outdated but if you can get a copy well worth a read". (It is dedicated to the Koi enthusiasts of Hawaii). By Broxandval -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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| Broxandval |
Posted: Sep 1 2009, 04:08 AM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
"Book Number Ten of our Monthly book review".
An Interpet Guide to Koi ISBN 5012922000131. Barry James. "Barry has created a 120 pages,in an Eleven step by step easy beginners guide to our Hobby It takes us through all the aspects of our hobby with a marvelous Introduction which includes the start of what was to become the Japanese art of Koi right through to modern day. We go through a koi's basic anatomy, how to construct a pond, what fitration is best , through buying, feeding, caring for, diseases and parasites. the whole A-Z of koi keeping. It also contains great colour Photographs", *I would fully recommend it to the novice". (well worth the buy). *Note:- "Interpet do a number of really good books in this range, from coldwater through tropical and marine, all are aimed at the novice we actually have 14 further books in this series. There are many, many more, (too many titles to print), but covering every aspect of fishkeeping, all written by differning Authors (again well worth a buy and all nicely priced to boot)  By Broxandval -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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| Broxandval |
Posted: Oct 1 2009, 01:09 AM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
"Book Eleven of our Monthly book review
Koi Varieties (Japanese Colored Carp Nishikigoi) ISBN 0866228853. Dr H R Axelrod. "Though we do like this book and Dr Axelrod, this book is now many years old, it was one of the first koi books we got , took great delight in reading but Again this book is fast becoming outdated and surpassed by the new Generation of Koi Author.!!!... So perhaps it's time for an updated version of this book". By Broxandval -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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| Robyn |
Posted: Oct 1 2009, 01:57 PM
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 Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 8,258 Member No.: 1 Joined: 1-September 03 |
Koi wear Japanese collars now?
 -------------------- Robyn, Analytical Chemist, Zone 6/7, Maryland
Servant to 5 cats, 3 rabbits, 5 chickens, 1 redbellied turtle, 1 hermit crab, 3 freshwater aquariums (65, 50, & 20 gallons), 2 saltwater aquariums (6 and 12 gallon nano cube reefs), 6 outdoor ponds (1800, 153, 50, 20, 20, & 16 gallons), crickets, mealworms, blackworms, six-spotted roaches, and hundreds of fish (of about 17+ species), amphibians, snails, shrimp, corals, crabs, worms, and so on in those aquariums and ponds. A mostly full list of my current animals is at http://www.fishpondinfo.com/animals/animallist.htm  http://www.fishpondinfo.com http://www.pondshowcase.com |
 
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| Broxandval |
 Posted: Oct 1 2009, 06:21 PM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
Thanx for that Robyn missed it Plus it cheer's you up  rgrds broxandval  -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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| Broxandval |
Posted: Nov 1 2009, 04:31 AM
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Broxandval Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,542 Member No.: 4,124 Joined: 1-November 08 |
"Book number Twelve of our Monthly Book review". Hand Book of Fish Diseases (All Fish) ISBN 0866227032. Dieter Untergasser. "Dieter Untergasser has created in this book an in depth, yet relitively easy to follow guide to fish diseases. It is full of great photographs, and has lot's of those all important microscopic views of every nasty you can think of. In all this is a very well thought out book", ( a must for any fish keeper ). By Broxandval -------------------- Weve been Keeping Koi now for 22+ year's we have 14 Koi , 4 Alpine newts, One 12 year old fat cat called Dillon (black in colour apart from a little white patch on his chest)and a rescue female cat aged 3 called Suki (four white socks on her feet white running from her chin to her chest and a white streak down her tummy the rest of her being black , also a fat cat lol)growing collection of fishy art.
Member of the Koi Magazines Koi Hall Of Fame. Time Zone GMT Note:- Vals birthday 19/3/59 http://xat.com/FishPondInfo |
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