A totally fresh look at fish.
Focus on Freshwater Aquarium Fish is a valuable reference for fishkeepers at all levels. The book features a wide variety of fish illustrated in a dynamic way and offers practical advice for their care.
The book presents the fish based on their families or fishkeeping groups. These groupings consist of:
American and African Cichlids: bold inhabitantsCharacins: from tetras to piranhasLive-bearers: includes guppies and molliesKillifish: short-lived beautiesAnabantids: air breathers including BettasDanios, Minnows and RasborasCatfish: found in tropic and temperate watersRainbowfish: tropical fish at home in tap waterSharks and Loaches: bottomfeeders and efficient algae eatersBarbs: active and gregariousOddballs: pufferfish, low-voltage eels, elegant predators and moreGoldfish: a wide variety of a perennial favorite.Each section opens with an overview that introduces the range of fish within that group and explores their adaptations. The images and text provide details of the mature size and main characteristics of each fish, its behavior in the aquarium and a brief look at how it breeds.
The bright, colorful photographs display the fish swimming rather than as static side views. This evokes a clearer sense of the personality of each species. Freshwater fishkeepers will be delighted at the beauty and choice available.
- ISBN10 1552979369
- ISBN13 9781552979365
- Publish Date 7 August 2004
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Firefly Books Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 208
- Language English