Goldfish Breeding and Genetics (Hardcover)

~ J. Smartt (Author), J. H. Bundell (Author) "Among the many claims to fame of the goldfish, not the least interesting is that it was apparently the first fish to have been domesticated..." (more)
Key Phrases: Bristol Shubunkin, Broadtail Moor, Far East (more...)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793800900
• ISBN-13: 978-0793800902
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #756,368 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough and very detail, September 1, 2005

By	S. Aliwarga "Kenneburg" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is perfect for serious goldfish hobyist or those who wants to go into goldfish breeding business. It's very detail and complete. It may be too advance for beginners.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very technical genetic overview - somewhat lacking in details, June 22, 2006

By	H. COTA "fizzman" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Absolutely highest quality photo illustrations: super high glossy prints. The chapters dealing with breeding has highly technical language regarding Mendelian genetic theory - might be a little advanced for anyone without a college degree in biology.
A little lacking in details regarding the how-tos: How to set up a breeding environment, for example. I would have preferred more in-depth info than what was given.
Nevertheless, this book is worth getting, just be prepared to supplement it with other books.

5 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i have baby goldfish everywhere now, March 20, 2000

By	Anthony Unsworth (kincardine ontario) - See all my reviews

thanks to this book, i was able to pick out a male black moor and cross breed it with a simular goldfish shown on the cover of the book. the babies are cute. red/white with black tails.