In a straightforward, accessible format, this book introduces the hobby of tropical fishkeeping, outlining what is required in order to set up the correct environment, and what varieties of tropical fishes will thrive in an aquarium. Detailed information on choosing equipment, setting up a tank, plant selection, and water chemistry is included. You also get comprehensive coverage of how to feed your fish and how to maintain their tank. With special sections devoted to signs and symptoms of disease and first-aid treatments, as well as breeding tropical fish, this book has everything for the beginning hobbyist and the more experienced fishkeeper.
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Two of the world's leading experts on tropical fish have paired to write the definitive text on all aspects of maintaining healthy aquaria.
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The More You Know About Your Fish...the better equipped you will be to care for them. Tropical Fishlopaedia gives advice and guidance on all aspects of fishkeeping, including choosing and buying compatible species; fish body language; nutrition; breeding; lighting, water, and decor; aquarium maintenance; identifying and treating disease; and much much more. The easy-to-use ?What If??? section answers all your questions and concerns, giving in-depth information on a whole range of problems, such as:
- What if my fish swims at an odd angle?
- What if my fish has jumped out of the tank?
- What if my fish has spots?
- What if my fish hides?
- What if my fish won't eat?
- What if my fish clamps its fins?
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Tropical Fishlopaedia - A Complete Guide to Fish Care,
By Gaets (Calgary, AB Canada) - See all my reviews
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This book is intented to be guide and/or mentor to the new aquarist, and an ally to the experience aquarist. It is not a picture book, but rather an excellent reference book that is easy to read. It guides the reader through the aquarium set-up what to look for and what to avoid. The types of fish that can be placed together and the accompanying plants. The section of "What ifs" answers many of the questions that a beginner may ask. The experienced aquarist will find it valuable as it brings the most current theories of fishkeeping to the front. The authors give advise how to solve the common and not so common problems, and will mention the implications of each approach. This is a book that will remain next to the aquarium at all times.
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The best reference guide for fish. It has listings by symptom and by disease. I have used it to diagnose fish illnesses without a problem. It has a lot of principles useful for setting up an aquarium. Using these principles, I have been able to improve the water quality of my fish tank, resulting in minimal fish loss. One thing that it does lack (that I have been unable to find in any book) is a comprehensive guide to fish breeds and varieties.
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Professional and expert guidance!,
By "charlenerk" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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The information in this book is slightly hard to read, due to technical language, however, the content is thorough and very useful for the new aquarist. Covers only the essentials for tank set-up, but gives thoroughly detailed information about the different aspects of fish keeping. The authors have a genuine care for fish, and this is reflected in their writing of fish keeping standards. Very professional/practical advice.
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- Inland Fishes: v. 1 by P.K. Talwar in Back Matter
- Aquarium Fish by Mary Bailey in Back Matter
- Great Lakes by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
- Atlas of Livebearers of the World by Lothar Wischnath in Back Matter
- The Complete Guide to Water Plants by Helmut Muhlberg in Back Matter
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- Freshwater Aquarium: Your Happy Healthy Pet by Gregory Skomal PhD in Back Matter
- Quick-N-Easy Guide to Keeping Tropical Fish by Ann McDowall in Back Matter
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