Written by industry experts in the industry, Koi Culture is the first book to provide a scientifically based, thorough review of this commercially important species worldwide. An essential reference work for all those involved in koi breeding, farming and trading, including fish farmers, equipment providers, aquaculture scientists, and fish biologists, this important new reference covers historical aspects of koi culture, koi biology and genetics, basic principles of koi aquaculture, koi production, and the design and construction of a koi farm.