Download or read book Butterflyfishes for Marine Aquariums written by Robert Fenner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterflyfishes are amongst the most easily recognizable reef denizens by aquarists and lay people alike. All species are beautifully marked and colored and fancifully shaped. What's more remarkable is their like-insect named flitting about from place to place. Some of the best loved marine aquarium specimens are Butterflyfish family members. Where would the marine aquarium hobby be without the raccoon, threadfin, teardrop and the several Heniochus Butterflyfish species, among others? It would be much poorer certainly. These and several other Butterflyfishes are well-suited for captive systems; shipping and adjusting well, eating all types of foods, resisting disease and adapting to a wide range of water conditions. However, of the some one-hundred twenty nine described species, the majority of BFs (industry shorthand for Butterflyfishes) are best avoided by hobbyists for good reasons. These have proven to suffer from rough handling in collection, holding and shipping and adapt poorly to aquarium environments for differing reasons, and/or require obscure foodstuffs (mostly live coral polyps) to thrive.
Download or read book Angelfishes Butterflyfishes written by Scott W. Michael and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book continues the highly acclaimed Reef Fishes series with the two most admired families in the coral fish realm, Angelfishes and Butterflyfishes, as well as Remoras, Jacks, Sweepers and several others. It includes up-to-date coverage of popular and rare species, with world class photographyand the very latest captive care advice- an absolutely essential reference for all marine fishkeepers and aquarium professionals.
Download or read book Biology of Butterflyfishes written by Morgan S. Pratchett and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-09-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterflyfishes (family Chaetodontidae) are a highly conspicuous component of fish fauna on coral reefs throughout the world. In light of their strong dependence on coral, they are often regarded as the epitome of coral reef fishes. This volume examines the ecology and conservation of coral reef butterflyfishes. It provides important insights on th
Download or read book The butterflyfishes success on the coral reef written by Philip J. Motta and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterflyfishes of the family Chaetodontidae are conspicuous members of almost all tropical reefs. These colorful fishes have attracted a great deal of attention from both the scientific community and especially the aquarium fish industry. At first one is tempted to say that butterflyfishes are abundant worldwide, but the evidence does not support this statement. The biomass of chaetodontids on reefs may range from 0.02-0.80%, and in terms of numbers they comprise only 0.04-0.61 % of the individuals on the reef. Yet in spite of these relatively small numbers they have been extensively studied. A quick census shows some 170 articles on or about butterfly fishes, with 78% of them being published since the 1970's. Along with the cichlids and damselfishes they might be one of the most studied and well published family of tropical fishes. Why then have chaetodontids attracted so much attention? The butterflyfishes are mostly shallow water inhabitants that are approachable and easily recognizable, making their study very feasible. Their bright coloration has provoked many hypotheses but has posed more questions about coloration than it has provided answers. And despite their apparent overall morphological similarity, their highly structured and varied social systems have made them an ideal model for such studies. The reasons for choosing these organisms are indeed as diverse as the studies themselves.
Download or read book A Guide to Angelfishes Butterflyfishes written by Gerald R. Allen and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive guide to world's species - 83 angelfishes and 121 butterflyfishes.
Download or read book The Remarkable and Diverse Butterfly Fish Family written by Jason Roberts and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-01-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterfly fish are in some ways the very epitome of the saltwater aquarium hobby! These fish tend to be more difficult to care for. But you are rewarded with beautiful colors, large size, and an active disposition that is hard to match! Unfortunately, their personality means that you can't usually keep more than one. But sometimes, one can be more than enough! Understanding the Butterfly Fish Family Butterfly fish are what we call live rock grazers. There are a few fish in this category, including angelfish, tangs, surgeonfish, damselfish, and Mandarin Gobies. They look superficially similar to saltwater angelfish but they don't have the cheek spine along the gill cover. But they are just as strongly flattened laterally and many have extended jaws that allow them to pluck small prey out from between rock crevices. Many butterfly fish also have false eye spots on their rear fins, typically the dorsal fin. Eye spots and fin extensions can act as social cues for related fish to recognize each other. However they are also distractions for potential predators. The large "eye" peeking out from a coral crevice can fool a predator into thinking a butterfly fish is larger than it is. And since predators almost always try to aim for the head of their prey, a hit to the fins is much easier to recover from than getting grabbed by the face! Since butterfly fish are a large family of fish it can be hard to truly characterize them. They range in size from 5 to over 12 inches but most grow to be 7 to 9 inches long. This makes them only really keepable in aquariums larger than 100 gallons. Some are very sensitive to even minor issues in poor water quality while others are very hardy. Some refuse to eat anything but coral polyps and sponges while others are adaptable and eat anything you offer them! There is a lot to learn about butterfly fish care so let's dive in together! Scientific Name: family Chaetodontidae Origin: Tropical coral reefs worldwide Length: 5 to 12 inches Aquarium Size: 55+ gallons Ease of Care: Easy to DIfficult
Download or read book Marine Fishes written by and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1999 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an identification guide to over 500 species of fish and describes their diet, captive are, and natural habitat.
Download or read book Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium written by Nick Dakin and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on setting up a saltwater aquarium, accessories, salt mixes, and over three hundred marine fish and invertebrates.
Download or read book Butterfly and Angelfishes of the World Atlantic Ocean Caribbean Sea Red Sea Indo Pacific written by Roger C. Steene and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1978 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Balanced Marine Aquarium written by Barbara Jayne Palko and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two collective works related to the biology of marine aquariums.
Download or read book Butterflyfishes Bannerfishes and Their Relatives written by Rudie Herman Kuiter and published by Twayne Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book From Ocean to Aquarium written by Colette Wabnitz and published by UNEP/Earthprint. This book was released on 2003 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marine Organisms as Indicators written by Dorothy F. Soule and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need for a volume dealing with the concept of indicator organisms became evident during a symposium on the subject, organized by the present editors for the Southern California Academy of Sciences. Ques tions were posed about the appropriate uses of indicator organisms and the "rules" governing the application of the indicator concept to particular problems. For example, how does one distinguish true indicators from biological anomalies? What kinds of organisms can appropriately be associated with conditions and events at various scales in time and space? To what extent does one species represent other species in the same environmental setting? Can the indicator concept be applied to the context of modern sampling and analytical technology? How can anthropogenic perturbations be distinguished from natural phenomena? How can unlike matrices from differing data bases with differing scales best be matched? Such questions are especially pertinent in today's research environment. The use of indicator organisms, while certainly not new, is the corner stone for much scientific research. In the past two decades, indicator organisms have played increasingly important roles in the development and implementation of public policy. In particular, indicator organisms are being used to describe local environments and natural or anthropogenic perturbations to them, although there are pitfalls and problems associated with those usages. A growing number of nonbiologists, including physical oceanographers, find indicator organisms helpful, and sometimes essential, to their re search.
Download or read book Marine Fishes written by Dick Mills and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 1993-03-12 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Simon Schuster S Guide To Freshwater And Marine Aquarium Fishes written by Francesco Bianchini and published by Touchstone Books. This book was released on 1977-07-29 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to aquarium fish and plants, providing common and scientific names, environmental needs and other pertinent information, photographs, and a section on how to start your own aquarium.
Download or read book Ultimate Marine Aquariums written by Michael S. Paletta and published by Microcosm.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... Portraits of 50 world-class marine aquariums, along with priceless advice on how they were planned and how they are kept healthy and vibrant"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Marine Ornamental Species Aquaculture written by Ricardo Calado and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-06 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global trade of aquatic organisms for home and public aquariums, along with associated equipment and accessories, has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Aquaculture of marine ornamental species, still in its infancy, is recognized as a viable alternative to wild collection as it can supplement or replace the supply of wild caught specimens and potentially help recover natural populations through restocking. This book collects into a single work the most up-to-date information currently available on the aquaculture of marine ornamental species. It includes the contributions of more than 50 leading scientists and experts on different topics relevant for the aquaculture of the most emblematic groups of organisms traded for reef aquariums. From clownfish, to angelfish, tangs and seahorses, as well as corals, anemones, shrimps, giant clams and several other reef organisms, all issues related with the husbandry, breeding, and trade are addressed, with explanatory schemes and illustrations being used to help in understanding the most complex topics addressed. Marine Ornamental Species Aquaculture is a key reference for scientists and academics in research institutes and universities, public and private aquaria, as well as for hobbyists. Entrepreneurs will also find this book an important resource, as the culture of marine ornamental species is analyzed from a business oriented perspective, highlighting the risks and opportunities of commercial scale aquaculture of marine ornamentals.
