Author: Mary Bailey Publisher: *Howell Book House ISBN: 9781582451664 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In a straightforward, accessible format, this book introduces the hobby of tropical fishkeeping, outlining what is required in order to set up the correct environment, and what varieties of tropical fishes will thrive in an aquarium. Detailed information on choosing equipment, setting up a tank, plant selection, and water chemistry is included. You also get comprehensive coverage of how to feed your fish and how to maintain their tank. With special sections devoted to signs and symptoms of disease and first-aid treatments, as well as breeding tropical fish, this book has everything for the beginning hobbyist and the more experienced fishkeeper.
Author: David Alderton Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 1620080044 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 145
Book Description
For beginning aquatic fancier looking to start out right with fish, Freshwater Aquariums by David Alderton is the ideal primer. A vertebrate that breathe primarily by means of gills and swim by means of fins is the author’s lead-in to the first chapter called “What are Fish?” Alderton builds the reader’s confidence by providing solid information about what fish are anatomically speaking, how they evolved, how they breathe, how they move, where they live, and how they behave. The new fancier’s aquarium begins in chapter two with instructions on setting up the tank, including selecting the right size, figuring out how many fish, setting the tank, equipment, substrate, heating, lighting, filtrations, plants, water chemistry, assembly, and more. Choosing the freshwater fishes that appeal to the reader is the subject of “Introducing the Categories of Fish,” which schools readers in seven categories: Cyprinids (e.g., goldfish, minnows, and barbs), Characins (e.g., tetras), Cichlids (e.g., oscars, angelfish, and discus), Anabantoids (gouramis, bettas/Siamese fighting fish, and paradise fish), Toothcarps (guppies, swordtails, platies, black mollies, and killifish), Catfish, and others (loaches and Chinese algae eaters). The purchasing, maintenance, and feeding of fish are described in considerable details, and the author gives a basic overview of breeding and keeping fish healthy as well. Resources, glossary, and index conclude the book.
Author: Jonathan Stuart Publisher: Todtri Productions ISBN: 9781577170167 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
Over 100 full-color photographs. Keeping tropical aquarium fish can be one of the most fascinating and rewarding hobbies. However, to the beginner the subject may appear complicated and technically challenging. This book is written especially for those who have never kept an aquarium before but want to enjoy tropical fish at home. Questions regarding tanks, equipment, aquarium plants, and fish food are answered in a clear, concise manner. Finally, there is an A-Z guide of suggested varieties of both freshwater and marine species suitable for the first time aquarist.
Author: Jonathan Stuart Publisher: ISBN: 9785558865462 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
This title provides all the practical information on how to start an aquarium, and maintain and care for both freshwater and marine tropical aquarium fish, written specifically for the beginner hobbyist.
Author: Edward J. Noga Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119949467 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 549
Book Description
Fish Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment, Second Edition provides thorough, yet concise descriptions of viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic and noninfectious diseases in an exhaustive number of fish species. Now in full color with over 500 images, the book is designed as a comprehensive guide to the identification and treatment of both common and rare problems encountered during the clinical work-up. Diseases are discussed following a systems-based approach to ensure a user-friendly and practical manual for identifying problems. Fish Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment, Second Edition is the must-have reference for any aquaculturists, aquatic biologists, or fish health specialists dealing with diagnosing or treating fish diseases.
Author: Anne Finlay Publisher: Elluminet Press ISBN: 1911174797 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 121
Book Description
Essential Tropical Fish: Setup & Maintenance is the essential guide to setting up your tank and looking after your aquarium, providing a resource for both beginner and enthusiast. Compiled from years of experience selling fish in the local pet store and the fish trade, this book goes through the procedure of selecting a tank, setting it up with filters, heaters, lights, sand, decor and live plants. It then goes onto preparing the tank for fish - cycling the tank and achieving the correct water parameters. Included are suggestions for tank maintenance, how to clean your filter, the tank and how to keep your tank looking sharp. It is our hope that fish keeping will bring you as much fun and enjoyment as it has brought us over the years.
Author: Mary Bailey
Author: David Alderton
Author: Jonathan Stuart
Author: Jonathan Stuart
Author: Edward J. Noga
Author: Chris Andrews
Author: Anne Finlay
Author: Clifford Walter Emmens
Author: Clifford W. Emmens
Author: Reginald Dutta