500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish: A Visual Reference to the Most Popular Species
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1770859195 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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. He has visited many locations around the world where many of the hobbyist fish species originated. Greg Jennings has been actively involved in fish keeping for more than 50 years. Through his travel and relationships with fellow enthusiasts in the international community, he keeps up with the very latest developments and techniques
Review of hardcover edition: For users looking for specific information on freshwater aquarium fish this will be a useful and interesting resource. (Linda Turk Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal 2007-01-27) . (Diane C.Donovan The Midwest Book Review)Review of hardcover edition: This is a beautiful book, lovingly written and illustrated, carefully compiled with information suitable for the beginner or the longtime enthusiast. (Shannon Graff Hysell American Reference Books Annual)Review of hardcover edition:
Beginners can start their hobby with confidence and experienced keepers can use the book as an authoritative reference. The most important update of this edition is that species names have been changed in accordance with the latest international revisions, made to take into account recent DNA information. The book organizes the freshwater aquarium species in major groups, among them: Cichlids (such as angelfish and discus); Catfish; Cyprinids (such as barbs, danios, koi and goldfish); Characoids (such as tetras, neons and piranhas); Loaches and suckers; Gouramis (such as bettas, paradise fish and snakeheads); Rainbow fish and blue-eyes; and Livebearers (such as mollies and platies). Freshwater Aquarium Fish is a "window shopping" trip guided by an aquarium specialist ready to offer advice. While most require a heated aquarium, other varieties can be kept in an unheated one (such as bloodfin tetras, white clouds and the beginner classic, goldfish). Praise for the hardcover edition: "For users looking for specific information on freshwater aquarium fish this will be a useful and interesting resource." --American Reference Books Annual 2007 "Any home or library collection strong in aquarium references -- and many a fish store -- will find this packed with in-depth detail perfect for setting up an aquarium." --The Midwest Book Review This comprehensive full-color reference covers 500 of the m
Mary said BASICALLY a PICTURE BOOK. with concise, practical information to select and provide for aquarium fish. Does include Koi, Goldfish and the current "fad fish" the Blood Parrot Cichlid along with well known and more obscure tropical aquarium fish. A little pricey in my opinion, more for the serious aquarist or those wanting a reference. Think "WHAT FISH?" a better buy for most people.. Great visual treat. Donna J. Martin This is a great visual with wonderful explanations of the species. I only wish that the aquarium specs for each species would have covered more. Still, that is a slight con, a wonderful book.Gregg. TwinMomVA said Good, but could be better. Yes, there's probably every bit of 500 fish in this book, but it still lacks on a few of the more common species. It is also a little too vague on descriptions. There is a Good, but could be better TwinMomVA Yes, there's probably every bit of 500 fish in this book, but it still lacks on a few of the more common species. It is also a little too vague on descriptions. There is a 4 page spread on Discus and Oscars, but that's not really necessary when all the other fish are given one page with one sentence descriptions.It's still nifty to have at home, but if you want to see how the fish are going to cohabitate with your other tank mates, this is not you. page spread on Discus and Oscars, but that's not really necessary when all the other fish are given one page with one sentence descriptions.It's still nifty to have at home, but if you want to see how the fish are going to cohabitate with your other tank mates, this is not you