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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100764583778
ISBN-139780764583773
eBay Product ID (ePID)44408343
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleFreshwater Aquarium : Your Happy Healthy Pet
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFish & Aquariums
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenrePets
AuthorGregory Skomal
Book SeriesHappy Healthy Pet Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight10.9 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-002069
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number20
Dewey Decimal639.34
Table Of ContentPart I: Getting Started. Chapter 1: About Freshwater Fish. Fish Evolution. Fish Biology. Fish in Captivity. Chapter 2: Setting Up the Tank. The Right Tank. Creating Proper Water Conditions. Filter Systems. Aquarium Lighting. Inside the Tank. Other Accessories. Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Aquarium. Successful Setup. Aquarium Maturation. Adding Fish to the Tank. Part II: Freshwater Aquarium Fish. Chapter 4: Common Freshwater Fish Families. Livebearers. Egglayers. Chapter 5: Choosing Fish for Your Aquarium. The Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners. Fish Beginners Should Avoid Part III: Caring for Your Freshwater Fish. Chapter 6: Feeding Your Fish. Feeding Strategies. Types of Fish Foods. How to Feed Your Fish. Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Aquarium. General Maintenance. Maintenance Checklist. Chapter 8: Keeping Your Fish Healthy. Signs of Illness. Treatments. Common Diseases. Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Infections. Parasite Infestations. Chapter 9: Breeding Your Freshwater Fish. Natural Reproduction. Reproduction in the Aquarium. Livebearers. Egglayers. Appendix: Learning More About Your Freshwater Aquarium. Clubs. Magazines. Fish on the Internet. Books. Index.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThe authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! A freshwater aquarium offers an endlessly fascinating pageant of movement and color. But how do you set up a tank and select the right fish? And how do you maintain an aquarium to keep your fish happy and healthy? This updated guide delivers the answers, providing all the facts and advice you need, including: Tips on setting up and designing your aquarium An illustrated guide to popular tropical fish Pointers on selecting the right mix of fish The lowdown on maintaining your aquarium Guidance on keeping your fish healthy The scoop on how to breed your fish, The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! A freshwater aquarium offers an endlessly fascinating pageant of movement and color., The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly A freshwater aquarium offers an endlessly fascinating pageant of movement and color. But how do you set up a tank and select the right fish? And how do you maintain an aquarium to keep your fish happy and healthy? This updated guide delivers the answers, providing all the facts and advice you need, including: * Tips on setting up and designing your aquarium * An illustrated guide to popular tropical fish * Pointers on selecting the right mix of fish * The lowdown on maintaining your aquarium * Guidance on keeping your fish healthy * The scoop on how to breed your fish