Download or read book Goldfish Varieties and Genetics written by Joseph Smartt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goldfish, Carassius auratus, a member of the Carp family, Cyprinidae, has been domesticated for many hundreds of years, as a food fish, a laboratory animal and now most important commercially, for ornamental and aesthetic purposes. There are now many scores of recognised varieties, which have been produced over time by selection processes and other methods described in detail in this stimulating book. Goldfish Varieties and Genetics covers all major aspects relating to goldfish breeding and genetics in a readable and user-friendly style. An account is presented of the domestication and evolution of the goldfish, including comprehensive details of the relevant genetic and biological principles involved in the development strategies and production of new varieties. The book also covers the subject of goldfish appreciation and the international significance of goldfish shows and show standards. The book concludes with an exciting forward look at the potential evolutionary future for the goldfish. This important and timely book brings together, for the first time, a wealth of scientific information, presented in a clear and understandable manner by Dr Joseph Smartt, who has many years' experience working in fish genetics and breeding. The book is a must-have purchase for all serious goldfish breeders, hobbyists and dealers, fish biologists and geneticists, aquarium keepers and aquaculture personnel. The author, Joseph Smartt is a Senior Visiting Research Fellow at the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, UK.
Download or read book Calico Goldfish written by Amy Ailu and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calico Goldfish (Carassius auratus) Care Sheet & Information Goldfish come іn many shapes аnd sizes аnd іt саn bе difficult tо correctly identify thе true name аnd variation оf your goldfish. thе calico goldfish is one оf these variations аnd саn bе easily identified by their usual tri-color patterns. іt should bе noted that sometimes shubunkin goldfish аrе referred tо аs calico goldfish аs well. Keep reading tо find оut everything you need tо know about calico patterning аnd thе care required tо keep one оf these speckled goldfish healthy аnd happy іn your own aquarium! Name Unlike oranda, ryukin, or shubunkin goldfish that all have different kinds оf body shapes аnd fin-types from each other, calico is а type оf coloration that саn bе аnd has been bred tо bе expressed across breeds. These fish get their name after thе same patterning that is usually found on cats, which were originally named after thе fabric оf thе same name. 'Calico' patterning is often used tо describe other colorations across species аs well, such аs the calico molly.
Download or read book Goldfish written by Spencer Glass and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide for keeping goldfish, with information on diseases, varieties, care, abnormalities and selection.
Download or read book Zoopathologica written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Step by step Book about Goldfish written by Jack C. Harris and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1987 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topics covered in this guide include varieties, feeding, & health problems.
Download or read book The Aquarist and Pond keeper written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Everything Tropical Fish Book written by Carlo Devito and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-07-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tropical fish are beautiful to look at, fascinating to collect, and totally relaxing to watch. And there are no simpler pets to own. For the hobbyist or novice pet owner, The Everything Tropical Fish book offers a complete resource for caring for freshwater and saltwater fish, whether you’re starting with your first goldfish bowl or assembling aquarium tanks full of different kinds of fish. Inside, you’ll learn how to find and purchase the fish you want, and how to keep your new finned friends happy. From setting up the aquarium with the proper filters to outfitting the tank with the proper balance of plants and chemicals, The Everything Tropical Fish Book answers all your fish-friendly questions! Learn how to: Buy the proper equipment to set up your own fresh or saltwater aquariums Collect tropical fish—which are the most popular and why Keep your pets healthy—with proper food, water quality, and temperature Build beautiful outdoor ponds and water gardens for goldfish and koi And much, much more!
Download or read book Present Day Nippon written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Pond Basics written by Peter Robinson and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Helpful chapters include guides to combating pests and diseases; a survey of attractive marginal plant species; and a practical ‘Troubleshooting’ chapter for addressing such problems as discolored water, overgrown foliage and structural leaks. Practical design suggestions include tips to attract local wildlife to your pond.”—Ponds Magazine.
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Fishkeeping written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how to set up and maintain a fish tank & aquarium, keep your fish alive & healthy, and become a better fishkeeper, then check out HowExpert Guide to Fishkeeping. Welcome to your fabulous new hobby and a magnificent new world. This helpful guide will ensure your success in your new endeavor by teaching you the basics, and a little more, of fishkeeping. Learn every step of the way with 101 helpful tips so you can become an efficient fishkeeper in no time! In this book, you will learn the various kinds of fish and plants that can live in your tank, along with the temperatures, decor, and equipment that goes along with it all. Learn the proper way to introduce fish into your tank and cycle your tank correctly to avoid any unnecessary fish loss. You may also learn about fishy misconceptions and the proper way to care for each type of fish, like temperature and what foods to feed them. Don’t forget; this guide will also help you choose a proper tank for your wants and needs so you don’t bite off more than you can chew or get bored with your tank too quickly! So, pick up this book, settle in, and get ready to become a better fishkeeper, and soon you will have the fish tank of your dreams. Check out HowExpert Guide to Fishkeeping to learn how to set up and maintain a fish tank & aquarium, keep your fish alive & healthy, and become a better fishkeeper. About the Author Aurora Sandelands has been a passionate fish keeper for over two years and a writer for over 10. As soon as she got her first one-gallon beta tank, she knew she couldn’t stop and gradually made her way up to a 75-gallon cichlid tank (After learning a lot through research and firsthand experience). She graduated from her state college with an AA in creative writing in 2014 and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. She loves to write and paint watercolor next to her two cats, her Pit Bull, and her 30 fish in her hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.
Download or read book Fish Culture in Ponds and Other Inland Waters written by William Edward Meehan and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Goldfish in Color written by William Vorderwinkler and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Goldfish written by George F. Hervey and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Care Breeding of Goldfish written by Anthony Evans and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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