A-Z of Tropical Fish Diseases and Health Problems [Hardcover]

Peter Burgess (Author), Mary Bailey (Author), Adrian Exell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 1999

The aim of this book is to help aquarists recognize signs of illness so they can identify and resolve problems. Divided into three sections, the first focuses on health and husbandry, describing the signs of a healthy fish, anatomy and general care; the second provides signs of diseases and health problems and is cross-referenced to section three, which covers the treatment of diseases and health problems. Illustrated throughout with top-quality color photos, the book is an invaluable reference for novice to experienced fishkeepers.

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About the Author

Peter Burgess MSc, Ph.D., is a specialist consultant to the fish industry, with particular expertise in the areas of tank management and fish disease. A popular speaker, Dr. Burgess works with the University of Plymouth training students in scientific research. He is a regular contributor to aquarium-keeping magazines.; Mary Baily has been keeping tropical fish for over 25 years, and is known internationally as an expert on the cichlid family. She is a contributor to and co-editor of the Chichlid Yearbook series and English editor of aqua geographia magazine.; Mary Baily has been keeping tropical fish for over 25 years, and is known internationally as an expert on the cichlid family. She is a contributor to and co-editor of the Chichlid Yearbook series and English editor of aqua geographia magazine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (May 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582450498
• ISBN-13: 978-1582450490
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 4.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #537,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good diagnostic help on aquarium fish diseases, July 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A-Z of Tropical Fish Diseases and Health Problems (Hardcover)

This books starts off at the right place, by emphasising the need for good maintenance practices, which in turn lead to healthy fish. The second section details in alphabetical order a list of possible symptoms (eg spots, hollow belly) whilst the final section lists, again in alphabetical order, possible treatments. The book is well organised and very easy to use. The only reason I cannot give it five stars is the paucity of photographs on symptoms.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Helpful Book!, July 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A-Z of Tropical Fish Diseases and Health Problems (Hardcover)

This book should be required reading for anyone setting up an aquarium for the first time because the author carefully explains how to create the type of environment that will keep your fish healthy.

I needed the book to determine the cause of sickness that was killing my fish. I was able to determine the cause, disease, and solution to my problem in twenty minutes. I learned more about fish and aquariums from this book in one reading than I had picked up from friends and fish store owners in three years.

I highly recommend this book to anyone with an aquarium problem.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough, February 20, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: A-Z of Tropical Fish Diseases and Health Problems (Hardcover)

I wish that I had this book to read before I started my freshwater tank. It is amazing how difficult it is to find good and reliable source of information. This book covers just about everything. Detail is great - it is very comprehensive about the diseases and treatments, and what's even more important - Causes. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in keeping their fish healthy and stress-free.