Synopses & Reviews
This compact, richly illustrated guide explores all aspects of keeping a wide range of freshwater fish suitable for community aquariums.
Natural Habitats
How Fish Live
Communities Of Fish
Compatibility
Water Quality
Aquascaping
An Aquarium Setup
Choosing And Adding Fish
Feeding Fish
Aquarium Maintenance
Breeding
Health Care
Fish Profiles
Starter Fish
Peaceful Small Fish
Medium-Size Fish
Large Specimen Fish
Substrate Dwellers
Shoaling Midwater Fish
Surface Dwellers
Popular Fish
Active Fish
Character Fish
Algae Eaters
Malawi Cichlids
Tanganyikan Cichlids
Community Aquariums
Mixed Community Aquarium
A Small Aquarium
Peaceful And Slow-Moving Fish
Active Species
Large Fish
A Planted Aquarium
African Lake Cichlids
Picture Credits
Synopsis
Community Fish is the latest addition to the Aquamaster series, joining Aquarium Plants, Goldfish, Marine Aquariums, and Pond Plants. Experts answer hobbyists' questions and offer practical advice on keeping community fish, with tips, short annotations, and step-by-step illustrations.
Synopsis
Today's Essential Guide to Keeping Community FishAn aquarium alive with colorful and healthy fish will brighten your home and captivate your interest. Community fish, species that will live happily together in a suitable aquarium, are ideal for beginning keepers. Written by fish-keeping experts, this book explains how to set up and maintain a simple aquarium, choose different types of fish, and created the themed community of your choice. These pages are full of practical help and beautiful photographs that will delight you and inspire you to take up the fascinating hobby of fish keeping
About the Author
Peter Hiscock began keeping fish as a child, inspired by his parents, both accomplished marine biologists. He was appointed manager of a retail aquatic outlet at just 17 years of age and went on to complete Aquatic Studies at Sparsholt College in Hampshire, UK. He entered publishing with contributions to the aquatic press and has since written several books.