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Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish [Hardback]

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  • Formāts: Hardback, 400 pages, height x width x depth: 243x205x32 mm, weight: 1385 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 02-Jun-2008
  • Izdevniecība: DK
  • ISBN-10: 1405329807
  • ISBN-13: 9781405329804
Citas grāmatas par šo tēmu:
  • Formāts: Hardback, 400 pages, height x width x depth: 243x205x32 mm, weight: 1385 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 02-Jun-2008
  • Izdevniecība: DK
  • ISBN-10: 1405329807
  • ISBN-13: 9781405329804
Citas grāmatas par šo tēmu:
From Cyprinids to Blennies and Koi, this is a new edition of a complete owner's manual for keeping all types of fish. Get the lowdown on keeping fish with this comprehensive guide for fish lovers. You'll find everything you need to know on marine varieties to freshwater, tropical to coldwater, whether you keep them in indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. Identify your fish with a directory containing over 800 of the world's most popular. Discover everything about them: from what they look like and how big they'll grow, to what food they eat and whether they integrate with others. There's expert advice on looking after your fish: from keeping and feeding to healthcare and how to breed. Plus, find directories of companion plants, pond and marine life to help you create the right environment.
Preface 10(1)
How to use this book 11(1)
Introduction to Fishkeeping
12(12)
Diversity
14(2)
What is a fish?
16(4)
Evolution and classification
20(2)
The popularity of fishkeeping
22(2)
Introduction to Freshwater Fish
24(48)
What to consider
26(3)
Setting up the tank
29(18)
Choosing the tank
30(2)
Lighting and heating
32(2)
Filtration and aeration
34(2)
Choosing plants
36(2)
Preparing the tank
38(5)
Brackish water
43(1)
Choosing and introducing fish
44(2)
Checking the water
46(1)
Maintenance
47(6)
Feeding the fish
48(2)
Routine tasks
50(3)
Illness and treatment
53(6)
Health concerns
54(5)
Breeding
59(13)
Reproductive behaviour
60(4)
Breeding in aquaria
64(6)
Fish genetics
70(2)
Directory of Freshwater Fish
72(118)
Cyprinids
74(14)
Danios
76(2)
Rasboras
78(4)
Barbs
82(6)
Characoids
88(16)
Predatory species
92(2)
Larger vegetarian species
94(2)
Tetras
96(8)
Anabantoids
104(12)
Bettas
104(4)
Paradisefish and gouramis
108(6)
Bushfish
114(2)
Catfish
116(20)
Armoured catfish
120(2)
Corydoras
122(4)
Synodontids
126(2)
Loricariids
128(4)
Pimelodids
132(2)
Bagrids
134(2)
Cichlids
136(20)
Angelfish
140(2)
Discus
142(2)
Dwarf cichlids
144(2)
Asian and African cichlids
146(2)
Lake Malawi cichlids
148(6)
Lake Tanganyika cichlids
154(2)
Livebearers
156(14)
Swordtails
160(2)
Platies
162(3)
Guppies
165(3)
Mollies
168(2)
Killifish
170(6)
Rainbowfish
176(4)
Melanotaenia species
178(2)
Loaches
180(2)
Other American species
182(2)
Other Asian species
184(2)
Other African species
186(2)
Brackish water species
188(2)
Directory of Freshwater Plants
190(10)
Floating plants
192(2)
Substrate plants
194(6)
Introduction to Marine Fish
200(34)
What to consider
202(3)
Setting up the tank
205(12)
Lighting considerations
206(2)
Siting and substrate
208(2)
Heating and filtration
210(2)
Selecting the decor
212(2)
Preparing the tank
214(3)
Maintenance
217(6)
Food and feeding
218(2)
Monitoring and adjusting
220(3)
Illness and treatment
223(6)
Health concerns
224(5)
Breeding
229(5)
Reproduction and breeding
230(4)
Directory of Marine Fish
234(50)
Surgeonfish and tangs
236(4)
Damselfish
240(4)
Clownfish
244(2)
Triggerfish
246(2)
Filefish
248(2)
Boxfish and porcupinefish
250(2)
Angelfish
252(4)
Butterflyfish
256(4)
Gobies
260(2)
Squirrelfish
262(2)
Lionfish and scorpionfish
264(2)
Wrasse
266(4)
Batfish
270(1)
Groupers and grunts
271(2)
Grammas and pygmy basslets
273(2)
Blennies and mandarifish
275(2)
Rabbitfish
277(1)
Hawkfish
278(1)
Seahorses
279(1)
Other popular marine fish
280(4)
Directory of Marine Invertebrates
284(14)
Sponges and anemones
286(2)
Corals
288(2)
Crustaceans
290(4)
Molluscs and annelids
294(2)
Echinoderms
296(2)
Introduction to Pond Fish
298(32)
What to consider
300(3)
Setting up the pond
303(12)
Building a pond
304(2)
Pumps and filters
306(2)
Plants and landscaping
308(3)
Choosing and introducing fish
311(1)
Coldwater fish in the home
312(3)
Maintenance
315(6)
Food and feeding
316(2)
Pond management
318(3)
Illness and treatment
321(4)
Health concerns
322(3)
Breeding
325(5)
Reproductive cycle
326(2)
Breeding
328(2)
Directory of Pond Fish
330(32)
Goldfish
332(12)
Koi
344(14)
Other coldwater fish
358(4)
Directory of Pond Plants
362(18)
Marginal plants
364(6)
Oxygenators
370(2)
Floating plants
372(2)
Water lilies and lotuses
374(6)
Glossary 380(2)
Useful websites 382(1)
Index of common and scientific names 383(11)
General index 394(5)
Acknowledgments 399