--- product_id: 19771881 title: "Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties" price: "R976" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/19771881-koi-a-complete-guide-to-their-care-and-color-varieties store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties **Price:** R976 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties - **How much does it cost?** R976 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/19771881-koi-a-complete-guide-to-their-care-and-color-varieties) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Keeping koi (often called "living jewels") in top-quality condition takes dedication and year-round care, but it is a challenge that thousands of koi enthusiasts are happy to accept in pursuit of perfection. They are a fiercely devoted group willing to spend hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars to nurture, show and build their collection. Written by a team of international experts, Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties contains information and advice that incorporates the latest developments in koi research. Topics include: Purchasing koi Body conformation, deportment, color, pattern, and quality The koi pond, including technology, like de-icers and warming tents Water quality and filtration Koi physiology, disease prevention, and good nutrition Showing koi, how to achieve optimal health, color and shine Breeding Designing and building a pond Identifying the many varieties of koi. This book fulfils the need for a reasonably priced and up to date, expert guide on keeping koi. It is essential selection for all enthusiasts, from excited beginners to koi kichi ("koi crazy"). Review: Extremely comprehensive guide at a great price. - This book is awesome. Tons of great information on all aspects of koi keeping (pond setup and maintenance, safe handling methods and equipment, shipping methods, health, feeding, varieties, etc. I was really surprised first flipping through this book as I didn’t expect anywhere close to the high quality photos (even including microscopic images of various parasites and protozoans for proper identification). There is SO MUCH in this book and it’s so well organized that it’s not only great for beginners but a good reference guide for more experienced keepers as well. And a great low price for the quality and comprehensive information covered in this book. Review: Great book - Bought this book thinking it would be useful in identifying different types of Koi, so much more than that. Covers so much information about health and general Koi keeping. Very valuable book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #95,418 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Fish & Aquarium Care (Books) #63 in Biology of Fishes & Sharks | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 307 Reviews | ## Images ![Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VDgqP1AdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely comprehensive guide at a great price. *by A***Y on January 6, 2021* This book is awesome. Tons of great information on all aspects of koi keeping (pond setup and maintenance, safe handling methods and equipment, shipping methods, health, feeding, varieties, etc. I was really surprised first flipping through this book as I didn’t expect anywhere close to the high quality photos (even including microscopic images of various parasites and protozoans for proper identification). There is SO MUCH in this book and it’s so well organized that it’s not only great for beginners but a good reference guide for more experienced keepers as well. And a great low price for the quality and comprehensive information covered in this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by A***R on December 4, 2023* Bought this book thinking it would be useful in identifying different types of Koi, so much more than that. Covers so much information about health and general Koi keeping. Very valuable book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great information *by C***S on March 19, 2024* I loved this book. Great photos and illustrations add to the latest information about koi keeping. ## Frequently Bought Together - Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties - Koi For Dummies - Manual of Koi Health: How to Create a Healthy Environment for Your Koi and How to Treat Any Sickness that May Afflict Them --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/19771881-koi-a-complete-guide-to-their-care-and-color-varieties](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/19771881-koi-a-complete-guide-to-their-care-and-color-varieties) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*