500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish: A Visual Reference to the Most Popular Species
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Editor: Greg JenningsEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-08-15
ISBN: 1554071674
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Firefly Books
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Book Review: This book must be in every aquarist's library.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great reference book for any serious aquarist.
I am still a beginner aquarist, and on my first attempt at an aquarium, many of my fish died. The problem was that I mixed different types of fish together. For example, I had Angelfish, Discus, and Gold fish, together with three other types, all in one tank. That was not very wise. The Gold fish were eating the smaller fish (though the pet shop told me they wouldn't), and many who were not eaten died of bite wounds.
I removed the Gold fish and kept the other fish together. Still, six out of the eight Discus died. I couldn't figure out why. There were no fish bigger than them in the aquarium. On further reading, I realized that the water temperature was the culprit. Discus like warm water, anywhere from 26 to 30 Celsius, even slightly warmer for breeding. Angelfish, however, prefer temperatures up to 28 Celsius, and not higher. The other types of fish had their water temperature requirements as well. The water temperature in my aquarium was too low for the Discus.
I removed the Discus fish and put them in an aquarium on their own with a water temperature of 30 Celsius. They seem to be very happy! It is to be hoped that I'll get little baby Discus soon!
This book gave me details about the fish I have and how to create their specific habitat. Water temperature, as mentioned above, is very important, but there are other important factors as well. For example, Discus fish like water that is soft and acid. I put driftwood in my tank to achieve this water quality. I also heavily planted (with real plants) the back and sides of my aquarium. Discus like a densely planted environment. They like to lay their eggs vertically on plants or rocks. So I added natural rocks as well. Discus also like to be within their species. Putting one or two discus in an aquarium is not wise. The Discus might survive, but they won't be happy, and this will show on their body color (usually faint colors). Put a minimum of eight Discus together and they will manifest beautiful skin colors.
Where do I get all this information? From this book of course! This book should be in every aquarist's library.
Summary of 500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish: A Visual Reference to the Most Popular Species
Expert advice on freshwater aquarium fish.Illustrated in full color, this comprehensive reference includes 500 of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. It provides concise at-a-glance information on their behavior, diet and breeding, along with a recommended aquarium setup. Practical and well organized, this book is tailored to the needs of a wide range of freshwater-aquarium hobbyists.
A key decision for the aquarium owner, and also one of the most fun to make, is choosing the fish for a tank. 500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish is a "window shopping" trip, with an expert alongside to offer crucial advice. This thorough directory details every appropriate species. While most of the fish featured require a heated aquarium, there are other popular varieties, such as goldfish, that can be kept in an unheated one.
With more than 500 color photographs, the book is organized by major fish groups, among them: - Cichlids, including angelfish and discus - Catfish - Cyprinids, including barbs, danios, koi and goldfish - Characoids, including tetras, neons and piranhas - Oaches and suckers - Gouramis, including bettas, paradise fish and snakeheads - Rainbow fish and blue-eyes - Livebearers, including mollies and platies.
This comprehensive and useful reference, edited by a highly respected expert, will be welcomed by amateur fishkeepers of any age and expertise.
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