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 The 101 Best Freshwater Nano Species written by Mark Denaro and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freshwater nano tanks, or tanks under 20 gallons as the authors define them, have become increasingly popular over the past few years. There are hundreds of species available to aquarium keepers on a regular basis, so figuring out which ones to choose for these specialized tanks can be a daunting task. The 101 Best Freshwater Nano Species is the only field guide that helps you choose and keep fishes, plants, and invertebrates specifically for nano tanks. Written by two leading experts in the field of nano tanks, this fully illustrated guide will prepare you to keep these wonderful and fascinating animals successfully.
Download or read book 101 Facts about Tropical Fish written by Sarah Williams and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the care and equipment needed to care for tropical fish.
Download or read book The 101 Best Saltwater Fishes written by Scott W. Michael 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 Saltwater Fishes is designed to help you choose the hardiest, most appealing fishes and maintain a healthy, sustainable home system.The 101 Best Saltwater 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 a community tank. 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 the worlds most read and respected expert on marine fishes for the home aquarium, 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 saltwater fish in a home aquarium, The 101 Best Saltwater Fishes offers a durable and easy-to-use resource for encouraging success within the home-aquarium hobby.
Download or read book Freshwater Aquarium Models written by John H. Tullock and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-02-27 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows you step-by-step and fish-by-fish how to create a beautiful, harmonious aquarium that mimics a natural habitat and fosters healthy fish and plant life. It includes more than eighty detailed recipes for aquariums of different types and sizes, specific aquarium model designs, the basics of aquarium setup and maintenance, and a 16-page color catalog of fish and plant varieties.
Download or read book The 101 Best Nano reef Species written by Scott W. Michael and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A field guide to nano-aquarium livestock. Expert advice on selecting great fishes, corals, and invertebrates. Easy-to-use keys to sizes and behaviors. Must-know feeding tips. Species to avoid. Fully illustrated."-- From back cover.
Download or read book Essential Tropical Fish Species Guide written by Anne Finlay and published by Elluminet Press. This book was released on 2023-09-10 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the captivating world of tropical freshwater fish with this full-color guide. Packed with full-color photos and illustrations, Essential Tropical Fish: Species Guide will help you identify and appreciate many of the most common species. From lively livebearers and graceful catfish to vibrant characins, majestic angels, colorful cichlids, and more. Whether you're an avid enthusiast, a beginner in fishkeeping, or simply mesmerized by aquatic life, this book is your perfect companion. Master the art of maintaining the perfect water conditions, with ideal temperatures, water hardness, and pH levels, to provide a thriving environment for your finned companions. Learn how to create a harmonious community tank by understanding the compatibility of different fish species with tried and tested advice on choosing the right tank mates for a peaceful and thriving aquarium. Discover essential feeding tips to ensure your aquatic friends thrive and showcase their vibrant colors. Whether you're an experienced hobbyist or a beginner eager to start your fishkeeping journey, this tropical fish species guide offers invaluable insights and practical knowledge to enhance your underwater experience. Grab your copy now and dive into the vibrant world of exotic freshwater species!
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 The Snook Book written by Frank Sargeant and published by Larsen's Outdoor Publishing. This book was released on 1990-12 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special Features·Where to find more snook than ever before·Snook tackle that won't let you down·Live bait expertise--finding it and fishing it·Giant snook--best times, techniques, tackle·Plug casting, spinning and flyroddingPacked with secrets from the nation's best snook anglers, The Snook Book is "must" reading for anyone who loves the pursuit of this unique sub-tropic species. Every aspect of Finding and catching big snook is covered, in every season and in all waters where snook are found. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, every chapter of The Snook Book will make you a better snook fisherman.
Download or read book Fish Population Dynamics in Tropical Waters written by Daniel Pauly and published by WorldFish. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My Ultimate Tropical Fish Guide written by Luwayne Crous and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-19 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Tropical fish guide written for the beginner to average freshwater fish keeper. It's based on my own experience of 15 years. I would recommend this for any Aquarist who wants to take their hobby to the next level. I will explain everything from buying the tank, plant care; diseases and breeding A Must have for any Aquarist.
Download or read book Aquarium Designs Inspired by Nature written by Peter Hiscock and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly photo-filled volume demonstrates that having an aquarium to be proud of means much more than keeping fish in a glass tank. The aquarium enthusiast who takes his hobby seriously reproduces a part of the aquatic natural environment in miniature inside his home. Author Peter Hiscock offers practical instructions on setting up a freshwater tropical aquarium. He describes substrate, aquarium plants, and appropriate combinations of fish. Much of this book focuses on fish and plant life in nature, and then offers details on replicating natural settings in the aquarium. Both plants and fish varieties are shown in vivid color photos and described in detail. More than 450 color photos and illustrations.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish written by David Alderton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete owner's manual for keeping all types of freshwater and saltwater fish in indoor tropical and coldwater aquariums and outdoor ponds. Choose the right fish for any water temperature--tropical or coldwater--and for all types of environments, including indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. Know the difference between keeping saltwater fish and freshwater fish, including differences in aquarium setups, and feeding and caring for your pet fish. Learn to tell whether your fish are healthy and find out everything you need to breed them successfully. The Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish contains a huge photographic color reference directory of more than 800 of the most popular fish, not only showing you what they look like, but also giving you key information you need, such as how big they will grow, whether they integrate with different fish, what food they eat, and what water type and temperature they prefer.
Download or read book The Rainbow Fish written by Marcus Pfister and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1992 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.
Download or read book Exotic Tropical Fishes written by Herbert R. Axelrod and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1983 with total page 1320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the important aspects of aquarium management, evaluates aquarium plants, discusses commercial breeding of fishes, and describes exotic tropical fishes.
Download or read book Fishes of the World written by Joseph S. Nelson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your knowledge of fishes to the next level Fishes of the World, Fifth Edition is the only modern, phylogenetically based classification of the world’s fishes. The updated text offers new phylogenetic diagrams that clarify the relationships among fish groups, as well as cutting-edge global knowledge that brings this classic reference up to date. With this resource, you can classify orders, families, and genera of fishes, understand the connections among fish groups, organize fishes in their evolutionary context, and imagine new areas of research. To further assist your work, this text provides representative drawings, many of them new, for most families of fishes, allowing you to make visual connections to the information as you read. It also contains many references to the classical as well as the most up-to-date literature on fish relationships, based on both morphology and molecular biology. The study of fishes is one that certainly requires dedication—and access to reliable, accurate information. With more than 30,000 known species of sharks, rays, and bony fishes, both lobe-finned and ray-finned, you will need to master your area of study with the assistance of the best reference materials available. This text will help you bring your knowledge of fishes to the next level. Explore the anatomical characteristics, distribution, common and scientific names, and phylogenetic relationships of fishes Access biological and anatomical information on more than 515 families of living fishes Better appreciate the complexities and controversies behind the modern view of fish relationships Refer to an extensive bibliography, which points you in the direction of additional, valuable, and up-to-date information, much of it published within the last few years Fishes of the World, Fifth Edition is an invaluable resource for professional ichthyologists, aquatic ecologists, marine biologists, fish breeders, aquaculturists, and conservationists.
Download or read book Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquariums written by David Illes and published by eFortune US. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Immediate Answers to All Your Freshwater Aquarium Problems •Basic Fish Anatomy - learn to distinguish between the different types by their body configuration. Planning Your Aquarium Furnishing your aquarium Then comes the fun stuff - how to select gravel, plants and other interior design elements and accessories. Water quality is very important - learn how to "keep it clean." Adding the fish - learn all about the most popular tropical freshwater fish - how many you should buy considering the tank size, should you have more than one species and how and where to buy your fish. Selecting aquatic plants for your aquarium and how to care for them to insure longevity. Do you want to add non-fish species like snails, shrimp or crab? Feeding your fish - what to feed and when. Be on the alert for disease - what to watch for and how to treat them. How to use antibiotics to control disease. Are medicated foods the answer? Cleaning your freshwater fish aquarium. Try your hand at breeding!
