Mary Bailey

Gina Sandford

All aspects of fish keeping are dealt with in this beautifully illustrated comprehensive volume that includes an in depth look at the care and feeding of the eight major fish groups.

Aquarium Fish

Peter Hiscock

Stuart Thraves

Illustrated with over 300 full-color photographs and drawings, Freshwater Aquariums presents the essential information that all freshwater fish keepers need to know to create their own well-balanced and thriving freshwater aquarium. A stylish, easy-to-read guide filled with practical and reliable advice, this Aquamaster title harnesses the experience of authors Stuart Thraves, Peter Hiscock, and Gina Sandford, all noteworthy writers and highly skilled fish keepers. The first section of thebook is a DIY manual for setting up a freshwater aquarium, detailing the types of substrates, furnishings, and plants recommend for keepers and offering information on lighting, filtration, and water management. The authors also include basic husbandry info on feeding and health care of freshwater fish as well as maintaining a clean tank. The second section of the book, "Fish, Plants, and Themed Aquariums,” presents a selection of popular freshwater fish and aquarium plants plus a look at some ideas for setting up aquariums that reflect natural habitats around the world. The author recommends that hobbyists consider fish by their families or groups so that they can set up the right conditions for them. The book features the following groups: cichlids, catfish, barbs, characins, anabantoids, danios and rasboras, rainbowfish, livebears, and loaches and sharks. The discussion of aquarium plants describes over 30 popular options, alphabetically arranged from Anubias barteri to Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger.’ The author shares six imaginative themed aquariums, including information on substrates, display, plants, filtration, and suitable fish. The themes include mountain stream, Central American river, flooded Amazon forest, Congo whitewater river, Lake Malawi, and Southeast Asian swamp.

Freshwater Aquariums

The rich variety of tropical freshwater and marine fishes makes keeping an aquarium an absorbing pastime. Whether you are a novice or a dedicated fishkeeper, this fabulous fully illustrated comprehensive guide contains all the information and advice you need to ensure you get the most out of your hobby. Written in a no-nonsense, practical style and illustrated throughout with over 650 photographs and diagrams, this is the book that every aquarium owner, whether beginner or expert, must own.

Aquariums and Aquarium Fish

Step-by-step photo sequences instruct on setting up a tank, equipping it, cultivating a tropical aquarium's plant life, and introducing many among a wide selection of tropical fishes, with special advice on compatibility among various species. Hundreds of fish varieties are profiled, with photos and information on feeding and maintenance. Titles in the brand-new "Mini Encyclopedia" series present comprehensive guidance for aquarium hobbyists, each volume offering in-depth coverage of a complete subdivision of fish keeping. Each book's authoritative main text is amplified with beautifully designed panels that present vivid, instructive color photos and illustrations, all of them accompanied by information-packed captions and annotations. The authors--all recognized experts and contributors to aquarium magazines--instruct on setting up an aquarium, selecting species, and maintaining an optimal environment for the tank's aquatic animal and plant life. Each volume features approximately 250 color photos and illustrations.

Gina Sandford

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