The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Aquarium Fish & Fish Care: A Definitive Guide To Identifying And Keeping Freshwater And Marine Fishes

by Bailey, Mary; Sandford, Gina

• ISBN13: 9781780193410
• ISBN10: 1780193416
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-04-07
• Publisher: Southwater

Summary

The rich variety of tropical freshwater and marine fishes

makes keeping an aquarium an absorbing pastime. This

book explains how to set up your aquarium, select the

type of fishes you want, and maintain the appropriate

tank environment. There is information about equipment,

feeding, water chemistry and quality, adding new fishes

and keeping them healthy. The book also discusses the

merits, habitats, feeding and breeding requirements of

hundreds of fishes in each of the eight major fish groups.

Whether you are a novice or a dedicated fishkeeper, this

practical book contains all the information and advice

you need to ensure you get the most out of your hobby.

• The comprehensive practical guide to setting up

all types of aquaria

• Clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow

instructions for planning, building, stocking and

maintaining your aquarium

• Essential information on major families and groups

of fishes, fully illustrated with over 700 photographs

and specially commissioned artwork

Author Biography

Mary Bailey has served on the

committee of the British Cichlid Association, and contributes

to fishkeeping magazines and books. Gina Sandford writes

for Aquarist and Pondkeeper, Fishkeeping Answers and

Practical Fishkeeping magazines. She has been Secretary

and Editor to the Catfish Association of Great Britain.