Tetras and Other Characins (Paperback)

by Mark Phillip Smith (Author) "Most tropical fish aquarists have kept characins..." (more)
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Product Description
These tropical fish do best in tanks that provide strong lighting. The author identifies many different varieties, and advises on everyday care. Titles in the extensive Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series provide pet owners with basic information on keeping healthy, contented, well-cared-for animals. The series includes approximately 175 titles and covers pets of every kind: dogs, cats, and birds of many breeds, as well as fish, reptiles, rabbits, hamsters, and just about any other animal that people keep as a pet. Facts and advice cover all aspects of pet care, which include proper feeding, housing, health care, grooming, training, and much more. The text in each manual is supplemented with many vivid, full-color photos, and with instructive, anatomically accurate line art. Each manual has been individually written by a breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or experienced animal specialist.

From the Back Cover
Information and advice to help you care for
your Tetras and other Characins

Typical Characins: life cycles, size and appearance, traits, and more
Expert advice: purchase, keeping fishes in your aquarium, feeding, and general care
Appreciating Tetras and other Characins: observing their behavior in your tank

Advice and everyday care
Informative and attractive charts, tables, and maps
Filled with full-color photos and illustrations

These colorful tropical fish do best in tanks that provide strong lighting.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (November 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764121480
• ISBN-13: 978-0764121487
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #593,028 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Complete Pet Owner's Manual Series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tetra Power!!, October 26, 2004

By	Cory - See all my reviews

This book is wonderful. An excellent and concise book for the beginner who wants to start keeping characins. There is a short technical introduction followed by tips of setting up a characin tank. It also highlights a majority of the characins that are available for the hobby. Each of the characin featured in the book is supported by a brief but rich description of its living habitat, water quality (pH and water hardness) and the type of food it needs. The pictures in the book are clear and the photographs are well-taken.

1 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good service, October 20, 2005

By	Nik M. (cleveland,oh) - See all my reviews

My item came on time and in good condition. Those are the two important things to me.