Guppy Care: The Complete Guide to Caring for and Keeping Guppies as Pet Fish

Guppy Care: The Complete Guide to Caring for and Keeping Guppies as Pet Fish

Author: Tabitha Jones

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-03-06

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 9781799128762

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The guppy (scientifically known as Poecilla Reticulata and anecdotally known as the 'million fish' and the 'rainbow fish') is one of the world's most widely owned and traded tropical fish species. It is arguably the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species. Guppies originate from the freshwater streams and rivers of South America but have been introduced to many different habitats across the world. They are highly adaptable and hardy fish and can thrive in many different environmental and ecological conditions. Interestingly guppies have 23 pairs of chromosomes, which include one pair of sex chromosomes, which is the same number as humans. Due to their popularity there are many different color morphs of guppy. Selectively bred guppies are normally characterized by having larger bodies and more intricate patterning (such as the snakeskin or grass guppies). Before purchasing any fish it is important to understand that as a fish owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your fish. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the fish you are considering to keep. You need to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your fish with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a guppy's basic needs to help you provide your fish with the best quality care and aquarium practices. This guide also goes into the benefits of cycling, having a decent filtration system, plants and how to plant them. This book was previously published by 'FIsh Care Manuals' under the same name.


Aquarium Care of Fancy Guppies

Aquarium Care of Fancy Guppies

Author: Stan Shubel

Publisher: TFH Publications

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780793837649

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The beautiful color and peaceful nature of the guppy have contributed to their increasing popularity. Aquarium Care of Fancy Guppies provides all of the necessary information needed to successfully raise and care for guppies in home aquariums. From setup and maintenance to feeding and breeding, this comprehensive yet easy-to-read guide will help anyone interested in keeping these charming little fish. Book jacket.


Guppies

Guppies

Author: Noboru Iwasaki

Publisher: TFH Publications

Published: 1989-01-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780866227025

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Livebearers

Livebearers

Author: David Alderton

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2003-11-01

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1620080060

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Livebearers focuses on four families of fish which contain many of the most attractive and popular species in the tropical fish hobby today, including guppies, mollies, swordtails, and platies. The families include Goodeidae (Mexican livebearers), Anablepidae (four-eyes and others), Poeciliidae (guppies and others); and Hemirhamphidae (halfbeaks). Author David Alderton explains that hobbyists have applied the term livebearer to these four families for convenience even though there are fourteen families in the wild that reproduce by bearing live young. The chapter “Where in the World?” focuses on the natural history of these families, their distribution, and lifestyles. Hobbyists looking to begin an aquarium of livebearers or to expand their existing communities will find useful information in the chapter called “The Different Groups,” in which Alderton discusses age considerations, health matters, and sex. The chapter also describes the four families and the most common genus/species of each. Included are sixteen representatives of the Family Goodeidae (e.g., Allodontichth, Characodon, and Skiffia), three genus of the Family Anablepidae (Anableps, Jenynsia, and Oxyzgonectes), twenty-six representatives of the Family Poeciliidae (e.g., Belonesox, Fiexipenis, and Limia); and three genus of the Family Hemirhamphidae (Dermogenys, Hemirhamphodon, and Namorhamphus). This colorful, user-friendly guide offers basic information on the anatomical characteristics, housing options, required aquarium equipment for livebearers as well as their feeding habits and food requirements (greenstuff, carotene-rich foods, live foods, meat, etc.). The breeding habits of livebearers have ensured their popularity with hobbyists, and the chapter on reproduction describes the various breeding habits of livebearers and outlines successful breeding strategies for interested hobbyists. In the chapter on health care, the author offers solid advice about caring for livebearers to maximize their lifespan in captivity, which is typically only a few years. He also gives information on signs of illness and some basic diseases that can be treated by the fish keeper. The final chapter offers photographs and distribution maps for sixteen popular livebearers of all four families, including information on size, physical description, natural habitat and behavior, and required aquarium conditions. The author’s livebearer hit parade includes the butterfly goodeid, rainbow goodeid, black-finned goodea, four-eyed fish, guppy (millions fish), black molly, sailfin molly, swordtail, platy (moonfish), mosquito fish (dwarf and large), humpbacked (black-barred) limia, black-bellied limia, pike livebearer (piketop minnow), knife (Alfaro’s) livebearer, and wrestling halfbeak. Resources, glossary, and index included.


Guppy Care & Breeding for Beginners

Guppy Care & Breeding for Beginners

Author: N. T. Gore

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2013-07-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781491249260

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A solid beginner's guide to caring for and breeding guppies, aimed at first-time guppy owners. Very little rivals the life and beauty a well-maintained aquarium can add to a room, and getting started with one of your own needn't be as difficult as you might imagine.


The Exotic Pet Handbook

The Exotic Pet Handbook

Author: David Alderton

Publisher: Southwater Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781842157558

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This expert guide covers a wide range of animals, from birds and reptiles to invertebrates and fish. With clear color photographs depicting each species and step-by-step techniques, as well as a comprehensive glossary and a list of approved dealers, this informative handbook will ensure these amazing creatures can be kept safely and successfully at home.


The Cambridge Handbook of Animal Cognition

The Cambridge Handbook of Animal Cognition

Author: Allison B. Kaufman

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2021-07-22

Total Pages: 1032

ISBN-13: 110856125X

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This handbook lays out the science behind how animals think, remember, create, calculate, and remember. It provides concise overviews on major areas of study such as animal communication and language, memory and recall, social cognition, social learning and teaching, numerical and quantitative abilities, as well as innovation and problem solving. The chapters also explore more nuanced topics in greater detail, showing how the research was conducted and how it can be used for further study. The authors range from academics working in renowned university departments to those from research institutions and practitioners in zoos. The volume encompasses a wide variety of species, ensuring the breadth of the field is explored.


Alas, Babylon

Alas, Babylon

Author: Pat Frank

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2005-07-05

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0060741872

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The classic apocalyptic novel that stunned the world.