This lavishly illustrated title provides complete guidance on keeping a freshwater aquarium, from purchasing the right equipment to stocking the aquarium with compatible fish. All aspects of fish care are covered, including a thorough profile of the most popular tropical fish, such as the right water temperatures for each, whether they are a social or aggressive species and whether the home aquarist can successfully breed them. In addition to its comprehensive text, this book features an interesting layout and an abundance of gorgeous photographs.
David Alderton, MA (Cantab.) grew up in a home surrounded by pets and originally trained to be a vet until an allergic dermatitis forced a change of career in his final year of study. Since then, David has used his experience, knowledge and passion for the subject to concentrate on writing about animals and the natural world.
David also broadcasts regularly on television and radio, and has recently set up the website www.petinfoclub.com while his blog can be found at www.davidalderton.com His books have currently sold some 6.5 million copies worldwide and are available in 30 languages. He has won various awards for his work, including the Maxwell Medallion from the Dog Writers Association of America, and he is well-known as a columnist on various newspapers and magazines, as well as editing Practical Reptile Keeping magazine.
