This book was written between 2005 to 2008 and the information within is as up-to-date as is possible for the hobby of keeping koi in 2009. The contents page of the book gives a brief outline of all topics covered and the 11 chapters listed below have been written to detail, in full, every aspect of each topic.
Topics include;
1. Introduction to Nishikigoi
2. History of Nishikigoi
3. Koi Varieities & Classifications
4. The Pond
5. The filtration
6. Temperature Requirements
7. Water Keeping
8. Feeding
9. Parasitic & Bacterial Infection plus treatments
10. Handling, Breeding, Showing & Quarantine
11. The Famous Koi Breeders of Japan