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Questions and Answers on Saltwater Aquarium Fishes [Paperback]

Ashley Ward (Author)
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October 2008 Questions and Answers On...
Whether just starting out in the saltwater hobby or already experienced, many hobbyists are constantly seeking expert advice on all aspects of fish and invertebrate behavior.

Questions & Answers on Saltwater Aquarium Fishes covers the everyday aspects of saltwater fishes and invertebrates through a unique question and answer setup. This makes the book as accessible and informative as a friendly conversation with the author--an internationally recognized aquatics expert. The authoritative information this book contains covers all aspects of saltwater fish and invertebrate life. Topics and chapters range from diet and health to the science of how fish and invertebrates interact with the world around them. Each page contains beautiful photographs and illustrations to ensure that all readers will enjoy this fact-filled book and get the most out of the knowledge it shares.



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About the Author

Dr. Ashley Ward (B.SC., Ph.D.) is a fish biologist based at the University of Sydney in Australia where he conducts research into the behavior of fishes. During his career he has studied a whole range of different aspects of fish behavior including fish intelligence, feeding, and schooling behavior, and the breeding behavior of cichlids.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: TFH Publications (October 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0793806623
  • ISBN-13: 978-0793806621
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #898,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars You can learn a lot about how to care about fish by understanding them, June 9, 2008
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So often Humanity dismisses fish as stupid creatures who only think of survival. "Saltwater Aquarium Fishes: Understanding Behavior for Successful Fish Keeping" is an examination of the common household saltwater fish kept in modern home aquariums - and their instinctual roots in the coral reefs, which act as virtual cities for the scores of fish species found there. Claiming you can learn a lot about how to care about fish by understanding them, "Saltwater Aquarium Fishes: Understanding Behavior for Successful Fish Keeping" is a top pick for any aquarium keeper or community library pets collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleased, December 2, 2008
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This book was very helpful to my son....he wishes I had purchased this book before he set up his tank
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4.0 out of 5 stars Questions and Answers on Saltwater Aquarium Fishes: Understanding Behavior for Successful Fishkeeping, July 30, 2008
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The clear, warm waters of the tropics are home to perhaps the most dramatic environment on earth - the coral reef. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mating ascent, diurnal fish, contour elimination, reef invertebrates, reef animals, many reef fishes, cleaner wrasses, demersal eggs, broadcast spawners, nocturnal fish, territorial fish, reef species, algal turf, blue tangs
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef
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