{"product_id":"koi-for-dummies-9780470099131","title":"Koi For Dummies","description":"Known throughout the world for its beauty and personality, koi is one of the most carefully bred fish species around. Raising koi is especially time-consuming and requires more than just sprinkling little flakes in the fish bowl. But thankfully, you don't have to be an expert to maintain your own koi pond. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKoi For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how easy and fun it can be to own and care for these delicate fish. Whether building a pond or aquarium for the indoors or outdoors, this easy-to-understand guide explores all of your options. Clear, concise advice helps you: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppreciate your koi's beauty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild, design, and maintain your koi pond or aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind and select koi and the proper supplies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your koi happy and healthy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreat your koi for parasites, bacterial infections, and viruses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreed and care for baby koi\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShow off your koi to other koi enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. D. Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e began his pet fish-keeping when he netted minnows out of the brooks near Springfield, Massachusetts. He moved to Florida and began working as the general manager for Aquarium Supply, a tropical fish, goldfish, and koi wholesaler, and then opened his own pet shop. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and began keeping fish at age 10. She has journeyed to Costa Rica and Peru to net and write about angelfish, discus, and knife fish. She is a recent convert to the wonderful world of koi.\u003cbr\u003e The Bartletts have co-authored numerous pet care books, mostly centering on reptiles and amphibians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50324738867474,"sku":"9780470099131","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cdc877a8-0df0-4d93-b145-c147643a8b55.jpg?v=1727671946","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/koi-for-dummies-9780470099131","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}