Freshwater Aquariums

Freshwater Aquariums
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Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages : 145
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ISBN-10 : 9781620080047
ISBN-13 : 1620080044
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Freshwater Aquariums by : David Alderton

Download or read book Freshwater Aquariums written by David Alderton and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2003-02-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For beginning aquatic fancier looking to start out right with fish, Freshwater Aquariums by David Alderton is the ideal primer. A vertebrate that breathe primarily by means of gills and swim by means of fins is the author’s lead-in to the first chapter called “What are Fish?” Alderton builds the reader’s confidence by providing solid information about what fish are anatomically speaking, how they evolved, how they breathe, how they move, where they live, and how they behave. The new fancier’s aquarium begins in chapter two with instructions on setting up the tank, including selecting the right size, figuring out how many fish, setting the tank, equipment, substrate, heating, lighting, filtrations, plants, water chemistry, assembly, and more. Choosing the freshwater fishes that appeal to the reader is the subject of “Introducing the Categories of Fish,” which schools readers in seven categories: Cyprinids (e.g., goldfish, minnows, and barbs), Characins (e.g., tetras), Cichlids (e.g., oscars, angelfish, and discus), Anabantoids (gouramis, bettas/Siamese fighting fish, and paradise fish), Toothcarps (guppies, swordtails, platies, black mollies, and killifish), Catfish, and others (loaches and Chinese algae eaters). The purchasing, maintenance, and feeding of fish are described in considerable details, and the author gives a basic overview of breeding and keeping fish healthy as well. Resources, glossary, and index conclude the book.

What Fish?.

What Fish?.
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Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0764132555
ISBN-13 : 9780764132551
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Book Synopsis What Fish?. by : Nick Fletcher

Download or read book What Fish?. written by Nick Fletcher and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (back cover) WHAT FISH? A GUIDE TO TROPICAL FISH Buying fish for your tropical freshwater aquarium can be an uncertain process. This book puts your mind at rest by providing vital information about a wide range of fish. The advice is accurate, up-to-date, and easy to access. As an added bonus, there is a star rating guide to the price you might expect to pay for each fish. Make the right buying decisions with confidence.

Pets in America

Pets in America
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Publisher : UNC Press Books
Total Pages : 390
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ISBN-10 : 9780807877142
ISBN-13 : 080787714X
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Pets in America by : Katherine C. Grier

Download or read book Pets in America written by Katherine C. Grier and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entertaining and informative, Pets in America is a portrait of Americans' relationships with the cats, dogs, birds, fishes, rodents, and other animals we call our own. More than 60 percent of U.S. households have pets, and America grows more pet-friendly every day. But as Katherine C. Grier demonstrates, the ways we talk about and treat our pets--as companions, as children, and as objects of beauty, status, or pleasure--have their origins long ago. Grier begins with a natural history of animals as pets, then discusses the changing role of pets in family life, new standards of animal welfare, the problems presented by borderline cases such as livestock pets, and the marketing of both animals and pet products. She focuses particularly on the period between 1840 and 1940, when the emotional, behavioral, and commercial characteristics of contemporary pet keeping were established. The story is filled with the warmth and humor of anecdotes from period diaries, letters, catalogs, and newspapers. Filled with illustrations reflecting the whimsy, the devotion, and the commerce that have shaped centuries of American pet keeping, Pets in America ultimately shows how the history of pets has evolved alongside changing ideas about human nature, child development, and community life. This book accompanies a museum exhibit, "Pets in America," which opens at the McKissick Museum in Columbia, South Carolina, in December 2005 and will travel to five other cities from May 2006 through May 2008.

500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish

500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1770859195
ISBN-13 : 9781770859197
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Book Synopsis 500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish by : Greg Jennings

Download or read book 500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish written by Greg Jennings and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This updated, comprehensive, full-color reference covers 500 of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. It provides concise at-a-glance information on their behavior, diet and breeding along with guidance and recommendations on setting up a freshwater aquarium. Species include: Cichlids, Catfish, Cyprinids, Characoids, Loaches and suckers, Gouramis, Rainbow fish and blue-eyes, Livebearers, and others"--

Essential Tropical Fish

Essential Tropical Fish
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Publisher : Elluminet Press
Total Pages : 152
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ISBN-10 : 9781911174783
ISBN-13 : 1911174789
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Essential Tropical Fish by : Anne Finlay

Download or read book Essential Tropical Fish written by Anne Finlay and published by Elluminet Press. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Tropical Fish: Species Guide is the essential guide to identifying and selecting tropical fish for your aquarium, providing a resource for both beginner and enthusiast. Compiled from years of experience selling fish in the local pet store and the fish trade, this book contains profiles for the most commonly available tropical fish, answering questions such as how big the fish gets, ideal water conditions, compatible tank mates, recommended tank sizes, tank setup needs, and dietary requirements for each species. If you’ve ever been in a tropical fish store and unsure what fish to get, what species or what to ask the shop assistant, this book will give you the knowledge you need. It is our hope that fish keeping will bring you as much fun and enjoyment as it has brought us over the years.

Community Fish

Community Fish
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Publisher : CompanionHouse Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1933958073
ISBN-13 : 9781933958071
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Community Fish by : Peter Hiscock

Download or read book Community Fish written by Peter Hiscock and published by CompanionHouse Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores keeping a wide range of freshwater fish suitable for community aquarium including setting up an aquarium, breeding, popular fish, water and health care.

Fishkeeping for Kids

Fishkeeping for Kids
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0999516574
ISBN-13 : 9780999516577
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Fishkeeping for Kids by : Brian Conway

Download or read book Fishkeeping for Kids written by Brian Conway and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fishkeeping for Kids, a guide to keeping fish and other aquatic creatures. Easy-to-read language & images help the information be easily understood. For kids 8+ but is a good guide for people of any age.