Synopses & Reviews
An invaluable guide for all fishkeepers keen to learn more about the fascinating and delicate creatures in their care. Using clear text, colour photographs and stunning illustrations, this book provides a unique 'behind the scenes' look at how freshwater tropical fish live in their watery environment. It explores all aspects of their everyday lives, including their basic structure, how they sense the world around them and how they reproduce.
The book closes with an overview of popular tropical freshwater fish presented in their scientific groupings for easy reference.
Synopsis
With 300 full-color illustrations and photos, this compact guide gives tropical fish enthusiasts the information they need to keep their aquariums healthy and populated with interesting and compatible fish. Includes advice on setting up aquariums and tips on feeding, breeding, health, and more.
Synopsis
Fish keeping is a rapidly expanding hobby. One in ten U.S. households now has an aquarium. Tropical fish, however, are notoriously difficult to take care of. This guide offers essential advice on choosing and using the best materials and equipment. Specially commissioned photographs demonstrate every stage involved in setting up a fully working system so that you can keep your tropical fish healthy and attractive for years to come.
About the Author
The author Gina Sandford's interest in fishkeeping began with a goldfish and developed to include sticklebacks, young perch, pike and eventually tropical fish. She has kept and bred many species, but has a particular interest in catfishes. She has written several books and contributed many articles to magazines and journals. Gina travels widely, giving audiovisual presentations and lectures to both experienced and young audiences.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Living in water.
First impressions.
Under the skin.
The senses.
How fish feed.
Special strategies.
Reproduction.
A scientific summary.
Index and credits.