Download or read book Tropical Fishlopaedia written by Mary Bailey and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 2000-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Freshwater Aquariums written by David Alderton and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book How to Keep Tropical Aquarium Fish written by Jonathan Stuart and published by Todtri Productions. This book was released on 1998-11 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book 500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish written by Greg Jennings and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This updated, comprehensive, full-color reference covers 500 of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. It provides concise at-a-glance information on their behavior, diet and breeding along with guidance and recommendations on setting up a freshwater aquarium. Species include: Cichlids, Catfish, Cyprinids, Characoids, Loaches and suckers, Gouramis, Rainbow fish and blue-eyes, Livebearers, and others"--
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 320 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 How to Keep Tropical Fish written by Jonathan Stuart and published by . This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Essential Tropical Fish written by Anne Finlay and published by Elluminet Press. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Tropical Fish: Species Guide is the essential guide to identifying and selecting tropical fish for 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 contains profiles for the most commonly available tropical fish, answering questions such as how big the fish gets, ideal water conditions, compatible tank mates, recommended tank sizes, tank setup needs, and dietary requirements for each species. If you’ve ever been in a tropical fish store and unsure what fish to get, what species or what to ask the shop assistant, this book will give you the knowledge you need. It is our hope that fish keeping will bring you as much fun and enjoyment as it has brought us over the years.
Download or read book Exotic Aquarium Fishes written by William T. Innes and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1985-06-03 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fishkeeping for Kids written by Brian Conway and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fishkeeping for Kids, a guide to keeping fish and other aquatic creatures. Easy-to-read language & images help the information be easily understood. For kids 8+ but is a good guide for people of any age.
Download or read book The 101 Best Tropical Fishes written by Kathleen Wood and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a new or intermediate hobbyist, The 101 Best Tropical Fishes is designed to help you choose the hardiest, most appealing fishes and maintain a healthy, sustainable home system.The 101 Best Tropical Fishes presents 101 full-page species accounts of fishes that not only have high survival rates in captivity but also are appealing in appearance and behave well in community tanks. Also included are 33 species to avoidfishes that most commonly wreak havoc in home aquariums because of their size or aggressiveness, or that tend to perish in the hands of inexperienced aquarists. Written by a career aquarium professional with decades of experience keeping freshwater fishes and working with leading aquarium-hobby writers, this title features exclusive tips on the basics of selecting fishes, mixing and matching livestock in aquariums of various sizes, building compatible communities, husbandry basics for each species, and expert tricks for keeping fishes healthy and colorful. The book is organized for instant look-up, with color coding to highlight species that will fit into aquarium systems of different sizes. The brilliant, full-color identifying photos, taken by the worlds leading marine fish photographers, serve as the perfect complement to the informative text.For the most current and fascinating information on keeping tropical fish in a home aquarium, The 101 Best Tropical Fishes offers a durable and easy-to-use resource for encouraging success within the home-aquarium hobby.
Download or read book What Fish written by Nick Fletcher and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (back cover) WHAT FISH? A GUIDE TO TROPICAL FISH Buying fish for your tropical freshwater aquarium can be an uncertain process. This book puts your mind at rest by providing vital information about a wide range of fish. The advice is accurate, up-to-date, and easy to access. As an added bonus, there is a star rating guide to the price you might expect to pay for each fish. Make the right buying decisions with confidence.
Download or read book The Manual of Fish Health written by Chris Andrews and published by Interpet Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about aquarium fish, their environment and disease prevention.
Download or read book A Z of Tropical Fish Diseases and Health Problems written by Peter Burgess and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1999-05-29 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the basic aspects of health care for tropical fishes, identifying the signs, the causes, and the treatment of diseases and health problems.
Download or read book How to Keep and Breed Tropical Fish written by Clifford W. Emmens and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1983 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Exotic Tropical Fishes for Freshwater Aquariums written by Glen S. Axelrod and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hobbyists can now find all they need to know about the most popular fishes kept in freshwater aquariums in one magnificent book. Profusely illustrated in color throughout, this practical and engaging encyclopedia will satisfy the curiousity of beginner and advanced fishkeepers alike. The Encyclopedia of Exotic Tropical Fishes for Freshwater Aquariums is an invaluable reference for aquarists the world over, as well as an important contribution to the proper care requirements that enable aquarium fish to thrive.
Download or read book Keeping Tropical Fish written by Cliff Harrison and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The ultimate encyclopedia of aquarium fish fish care written by Mary Bailey and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
