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The keeping of Koi is a hobby that often lasts a lifetime. Living for over thirty years, koi are true pets that will learn to associate you with offerings of food and security. Their care is rather basic but koi demand space, good food, and excellent water quality. The contents of this soft covered book will prepare you for koi keeping by explaining their requirements in an easy-to-read format with tip boxes and full-colored photos to help you along. It covers: natural history of koi; developing a plan; importance of information exchange; basic varieties; foods and feeding; stocking density; maintaining good water quality; common diseases and disorders.
Extremely detailed and illustrated, soft covered book details a wide variety of common and uncommon fish diseases. Contains affective approaches to diagnosis and effective cures and treatments. 150+ pages of essential information to keep your fish happy and healthy.
Looking in to that beautiful tank full of colorful marine fish? This book will help you get started. Full color photos, helpful charts, and all the information you'll need to run a successful saltwater aquarium, in a simple, easy-to-understand book. This helpful guide will take you through the beginning steps of water chemistry, salinity, feeding, fish health, and species compatibility, plus much more. This book is valuable for both the beginner and the advanced aquarist alike. Start off on the right foot with the Simple Guide to Marine Aquariums.
This long-awaited volume of J. Charles Delbeek and Julian Sprung's Reef Aquarium series features insights into the technical and scientific aspect of reef aquarium keeping. Great new ideas for filtration, plumbing, electrical aspects, plus interesting information on foods and feeding, plus aquascaping techniques. This great volume also touches on future trends that may be around the corner for the reef aquarium hobby. Beautiful photography. For additional information on aquariums and aquarium keeping from marine biologists, check out That Fish Blog
Volume 2 of Julian Sprung's comprehensive The Reef Aquarium book. More information on beautiful reef corals, their diet, habitat, compatibility, and proper water conditions. Includes helpful charts, graphs, medication and propogation info, and much, much more. Hundreds of beautiful color photos. For additional information on aquariums and aquarium keeping from marine biologists, check out That Fish Blog
The famous reef expert Julian Sprung shares his knowlege of reef invertebrates in The Reef Aquarium Book, Volume 1. For the beginner or the advanced aquarist, this book provides information on identifying, propogating, and properly caring for corals and other invertebrates of all kinds. Featuring hundreds of full-color photos and great advice on which corals fair best in closed systems, what is compatible with what, and much more A must for any reef enthusiast. For additional information on aquariums and aquarium keeping from marine biologists, check out That Fish Blog
The New Saltwater Aquarium Handbook is a soft-cover book that contains everything about setting up a marine aquarium, aquarium conditioning, aquarium maintenance, selecting fish and inverts, and information on nutrition and disease control.
Wondering how to keep your aquarium naturally healthy and vibrant? This book has all the answers. Details on filtration media, gravels, live plants, fish compatibility, and more, this book shows you how to create the ultimate natural aquatic paradise. With beautiful color and black and white photographs, as well as helpful charts and illustrations.
Everything you need to know about keeping freshwater, saltwater or brackish tanks Over 250 pages including a color insert Includes information on construction, maintenance and livestock selection Written by former Bronx Zoologist and That Fish Blog contributor Frank Indiviglio
Serene, exotic, and overwhelmingly beautiful. Keeping a saltwater aquarium can be an intensely rewarding experience, especially if you have the right tools. This book, The Captive Marine Aquarium, is one of them. Breathtaking photos of fish, corals, and other creatures will inspire you to try your hand at keeping a colorful tank of marine animals. This book is filled with all the technical information you'll need, such as equipment and water chemistry, all in an easy to read format. Special sections on Tridacna clams and Stony corals give you helpful tips on keeping these rather difficult species. Whether you are a beginner or long-time saltwater enthusiast, this beautifully photographed hardcover book will provide you with plenty of important details and expert secrets for keeping a beautiful, thriving marine tank. For additional information on aquariums and aquarium keeping from marine biologists, check out That Fish Blog
Confused by the wide range of equipement and specifications required to keep a successful aquarium? Don't worry. The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums will cover all the basics, helping you to set up, operate, and enjoy a beautiful aquarium. Details on tank decor, choosing fish, and all other aspects like filtration, heating, and water chemistry are covered. You'll make your way from beginner to expert in no time.
This informative book, Setting Up an Aquarium, by Barron's contains information on the equipment you'll need such as tanks, lighting and aeration equipment. This book also gives expert advice on purchasing fish varieties and aquatic plants and how to recognize and correct problems that may arise.
