Howell Beginner's Guide to Aquariums
Howell Beginner's Guide to Aquariums

Author: John Coborn

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 9780876059005

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Discusses the basic aspects of establishing an aquarium in the home and developing it into a successful miniature ecosystem, including equipment, maintenance, and the requirements of coldwater, tropical, and marine aquariums.

Howell Beginner's Guide to Livebearers
Howell Beginner's Guide to Livebearers

Author: John Coborn

Publisher: Howell Books

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9780876059357

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Discusses the care and breeding of tropical aquarium fish that give birth to offspring that develop within the mother's body.

The Coral Reef Aquarium
The Coral Reef Aquarium

Author: Ron L. Shimek

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2007-08-31

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 0470252758

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The number of corals imported into the U.S. rose 249 percent between 1995 and 1996, an indication the coral reef hobby is booming. Concerned hobbyists have begun growing corals domestically so that people can enjoy reef tanks without destroying natural reefs. This book combines information on setting up and maintaining a reef, as well as ecological concerns.

Tropical Fishlopaedia
Tropical Fishlopaedia

Author: Mary Bailey

Publisher: *Howell Book House

Published: 2000-04-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781582451664

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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.

Betta
Betta

Author: John H. Tullock

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2008-05-05

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 0470359226

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The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Known as the "Siamese Fighting Fish," the beautiful Betta, with vivid colors and long fins (in males), has enchanting elegance and grace. Yet Bettas can fight and bite, so it's best to keep just one in a tank. This guide helps you with everything from preparing for your Betta to maintaining an environment where it will thrive. It covers: * Setting up an interesting aquarium * Plants for the Betta tank * Choosing non-aggressive tankmates * Maintaining a healthy tank and healthy fish * Feeding your Betta * Breeding your Betta Keeping a Betta is the perfect introduction to keeping tropical fish, a relaxing, rewarding hobby everyone can enjoy.