Aquarium Fish

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.¿

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.

The book is divided into two sections. The first half is all about getting started - it explains in practical terms how to set up your aquarium, how to select the type of fishes you want, and how to maintain a healthy tank environment. This section opens with an explanation of the rewards and responsibilities of fishkeeping, including aspects of conservation. It then covers all the elements of getting started and maintaining your aquarium: the equipment needed, foods and feeding, water chemistry and quality, adding new fishes, keeping the fishes healthy, and breeding.

A seperate sub-section is devoted to accommodating the special requirements of marine fishes and each topic is treated with a hands-on approach, including step-by-step photographs of setting up, decorating the tank and adding fishes.

The second part of the book looks at the fishes themselves, discussing and visually demonstrating distinguishing features of identification, and then the general merits, demerits, habitats, feeding and breeding requirements of many hundreds of fishes in each of the eight major fish groups. This in-depth approach will enable aquarists to decide immediately whether any fish they are likely to encounter are suitable for their aquaria.