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500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish
Author: Greg Jennings
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Published: 2018
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781770859197
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"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"--
Aquariums
Author: Thierry Maître-Allain
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 296
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA detailed and comprehensive guide. Freshwater and saltwater fishkeeping are challenging and tremendously rewarding hobbies. Aquariums is a big book that covers every aspect a fishkeeper needs to know. Step-by-step technical instructions are illustrated with hundreds of color diagrams as well as hundreds of color photographs of fish in their natural habitats. The book features: Choosing equipment Preparing the water and setting up the aquarium Saltwater and freshwater requirements Types of fish and their families Freshwater fish directory Saltwater fish directory Fish reproduction Plants for the aquarium Balance is the key to the successful aquarium, and Aquariums suggests fish mixes in combination with appropriate plants. Quite often, an aquarium will be thrown out of balance with the introduction of improperly prepared rocks and wood decorations. Simple instructions are offered for the preparation of such decorative objects for the aquarium. Packed with practical advice and useful tips, Aquariums shows how to set up a fish tank of stunning beauty.
The New Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium
Author: Greg Jennings
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive guide to creating a saltwater reef environment in a home aquarium. Designed for the beginner it explains the technology and terminology clearly and offers insight into the biology and behavior of over 150 species of marine life.
500 Ways to be a Better Freshwater Fishkeeper
Author: Mary Bailey
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781554070480
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEssential, practical tips from professional fishkeeping experts. 500 Ways to Be a Better Freshwater Fish Keeper is a comprehensive references of practical advice from seasoned experts. The 500 tips are presented in logical sections for quick and easy navigation to professional advice for: Choosing and buying fish Setting up an effective aquarium system Filtration and water quality Lighting Feeding Routine aquarium maintenance Breeding. Each book is packed with information in easy-to-access segments. Some of the frequently asked questions addressed are: Why are some tropical fish cheap and others expensive? How to deal with fish that appear shy and nervous How to identify breeding pairs How to use microscopic organisms to feed fry What are the ideal species for beginning fishkeepers? There is also a sister volume: 500 Ways to Be a Better Saltwater Fish Keeper. With detailed step-by-step instructions and color photographs and graphics, the 500 Ways to be a Better Fish Keeper books are the perfect go-to guides for information and counsel to solve a problem quickly.
Focus on Freshwater Aquarium Fish
Author: Geoff Rogers
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781552979365
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA totally fresh look at fish. Focus on Freshwater Aquarium Fish is a valuable reference for fishkeepers at all levels. The book features a wide variety of fish illustrated in a dynamic way and offers practical advice for their care. The book presents the fish based on their families or fishkeeping groups. These groupings consist of: American and African Cichlids: bold inhabitants Characins: from tetras to piranhas Live-bearers: includes guppies and mollies Killifish: short-lived beauties Anabantids: air breathers including Bettas Danios, Minnows and Rasboras Catfish: found in tropic and temperate waters Rainbowfish: tropical fish at home in tap water Sharks and Loaches: bottomfeeders and efficient algae eaters Barbs: active and gregarious Oddballs: pufferfish, low-voltage eels, elegant predators and more Goldfish: a wide variety of a perennial favorite. Each section opens with an overview that introduces the range of fish within that group and explores their adaptations. The images and text provide details of the mature size and main characteristics of each fish, its behavior in the aquarium and a brief look at how it breeds. The bright, colorful photographs display the fish swimming rather than as static side views. This evokes a clearer sense of the personality of each species. Freshwater fishkeepers will be delighted at the beauty and choice available.
The New Marine Aquarium
Author: Michael S. Paletta
Publisher: Tfh Publications, Incorporated
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9781890087524
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContains a guide to designing and assembling an aquarium, with step-by-step instructions, including information on supporting the weight of the tank, equipment, fish, plants, decorations, and related topics.
The Manual of Fish Health
Author: Chris Andrews
Publisher: Interpet Publishing
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781842862339
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEverything you need to know about aquarium fish, their environment and disease prevention.
Marine Invertebrates
Author: Ronald L. Shimek
Publisher: Tfh Publications, Incorporated
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781890087661
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProfiling some of the most beautiful and bizarre animals that make their way into marine aquariums, this book covers more than 500 invertebrates and plants of speical interest to reef aquarists.
Fish Disease
Author: Edward J. Noga
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-11-16
Total Pages: 549
ISBN-13: 1119949467
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFish 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.
