Authors: Dick Mills
ISBN-13: 9780764157134, ISBN-10: 0764157132
Format: Other Format
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Date Published: March 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Derek Lambert is the author of several books and hundreds of articles on fishkeeping. He lectures on the subject in the U.K. and abroad, and is the editor of the monthly magazine Today's Fishkeeper. He also heads several aquarist hobby groups in the U.K.
[back cover]
the aquarium
fish handbook
* How do you choose the perfect complement of fish for your aquarium? How can you understand the nature and behavior of these slippery creatures? Discover an underwater world with this invaluable guide to over 400 species of freshwater and marine fish.
* An easy-reference format reveals the key characteristics of each breed, along with its origins, physiology, and care-needs. Each entry includes an at-a-glance guide to basic aquarium requirements, feeding habits, and compatibility with other fish.
* Detailed photographs of each specimen clearly show its extraordinary markings and distinguishing features in glorious full color, and form a delightful visual reference. Whether you are a longtime keeper, are looking to start an aquarium, or are simple fascinated by fish, this is the ultimate fish breed handbook.
Introduction | 6 | |
Fish physiology | 8 | |
Basic aquarium needs | 12 | |
Availability and choice | 18 | |
Health problems | 20 | |
How to use this book | 22 | |
Section 1 | Freshwater Fish | 24 |
Cyprinids | 26 | |
Characins | 60 | |
Cichlids | 82 | |
Labyrinthfish | 108 | |
Catfish | 116 | |
Other egglayers | 136 | |
Livebearers | 152 | |
Section 2 | Marine Fish | 158 |
Anemonefish and damselfish | 160 | |
Angelfish | 174 | |
Butterflyfish | 182 | |
Surgeonfish and tangs | 190 | |
Triggerfish and filefish | 196 | |
Wrasses | 200 | |
Blennies and gobies | 210 | |
Boxfish, cowfish, and pufferfish | 218 | |
Eels | 224 | |
Groupers and basslets | 228 | |
Other marine species | 234 | |
Glossary | 246 | |
Index of scientific names | 249 | |
Index of common names | 252 | |
Credits | 256 |