Expert information and advice

Author : Harrow Hieronimus.

An expert answers your questions about live-bearing aquarium fish: feeding, health, breeding, and much more. Up-to-date and informative, yet clear enough for young pet owners.

And with this book you will learn to look after these brilliant creatures through maintenance and controlling the environment to help them thrive.

Expert advice on purchasing, feeding, and breeding the different varieties of fish, and information on their natural environment, anatomy, breeding behavior, varieties, and more.

Includes full-color photos and instructive drawings.

Contents

Paper Back : 72 Pages
Size : 200mm x 165mm
ISBN 0-8120-1497-9

Information and advice on keeping Angelfish in your aquarium

Angelfish : their natural environment, anatomy, their many varieties, and breeding behaviour

Expert advice : on purchasing, feeding, and breeding angelfish

Keeping Angelfish in your aquarium: maintaining an optimal environment in which your fish can thrive

Special Chapter : Fancy Strains of Angelfish


Published by Barron's
Paperback 95 Pages

Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-1661-4

Selecting and maintaining water plants in large and small aquariums

Expert advice on selection, planting, care, and propagation

Information on more than forty different plants you can choose

Author : Ines Scheurmann

Paperback 96 Pages
90 Full colour photographs
200mm x 165mm
ISBN 0-8120-1687-4

Information and advice to help you maintain your barbs aquarium

The ideal Barbs aquarium : species selection, tank size and shape, filtration, water chemistry, and more

Expert advice : on purchasing equipment and fish, heating, lighting, and general care

Appreciating your Barbs aquarium: observing the behaviour of these very active tropical fish

Special Section : Barb Groups


Published by Barron's
Paperback 95 Pages

Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-2116-2

Information and advice to help you take good care of your Bettas

The different varieties of Betta : their natural environment, anatomy, their many varieties, colouration, and behaviour

Expert advice : selecting, feeding, breeding, and more

Understanding Bettas : their compatibility with other varieties, recognizing and treating diseases, and more

Published by Barron's
Paperback 95 Pages

Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-1653-3

This handsome and highly useful manual focuses on the most popular group of coral reef fishes. It presents everything the beginner needs to know about creating a suitable aquarium habitat for any of the nearly 30 species of clownfish. Experienced aquarists will appreciate the insightful, ecologically sensitive advice on maintaining clownfish host anemones, and the author's sound suggestions for appropriate invertebrate tank mates.

Clownfishes and Sea Anemones in profile : their natural environment, their anatomy, their varieties

Expert advice : on feeding, breeding, and keeping an optimal environment in which they can thrive

Clownfishes and Anemones in your aquarium : information on other species that can be kept with them

Published by Barron's
Paperback 72 Pages

78 Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-0511-6

Corals, A Complete Pet Owners Manual (Barron's)

Information and advice to help you maintain corals in your marine aquarium

Author : John Tullock

With information on the origins of coral, the life cycle of the coral, and all the different varieties of coral. Information on the classification of the different varieties of coral. This means there is plenty of information for choosing the right coral for your tank. With expert answers to your questions about selecting and maintaining corals for your aquarium. You'll learn how coral and fish interact, and how to maintain the correct water temperature and chemical balance.

Includes full-color photos and drawings.

Contents:

Paper Back : 95 Pages

Size : 200mm x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-1203-1

An expert answers all your questions about discus fish : feeding, maintaining a healthy environment in the tank, behaviour, breeding, and much more

Author : Thomas A Giovanetti

Paper Back : 80 Pages
Size : 200mm x 165mm
ISBN 0-8120-4669-2

Breeding instructions for Cichlids, Characins, Catfish, and other popular fish

Detailed advice helps you create the best conditions for fish propagation together with more than 35 full colour photographs

Freshwater Stingrays, A Complete Pet Owner's Manual (Barron's)

Information and advice to help you take good care of fresh water stingrays

Author : Richard Ross, M.D.

Every thing about purchase, care, feeding, and aquarium design. Helping you design the perfect aquarium for stingrays with advice for everything from sex determination and breeding to advanced aquarium design. The design of your stingray aquarium depends on whether you'll be setting up a tank primarily for rays, or whether your aquarium will be a community tank with many other fish species. If the aquarium is purely for rays, the shape and design of the aquarium can be selected specifically for the stingrays' requirements

Includes full-color photos and instructive drawings.

With this wonderfully illustrated work you will learn :

Contents

Paper Back : 94 Pages
Size : 200mm x 165mm
ISBN 0-7641-0897-2

Everything about Aquariums, Varieties, Care, Nutrition, Diseases, and Breeding

An expert answers your questions about goldfish : feeding, maintaining a healthy environment in the tank, keeping goldfish in outdoor ponds, and much more.

Filled with full colour photos, plus informative drawings in black and white.

Author : Marshall Ostrow

Paperback : 94 pages
51 colour photos : 41 illustrations

ISBN : 0-8120-9016-0

Information and advice to help you care for your Gouramis and other Labyrinth Fishes

Typical Labyrinth Fishes : life cycles, size and appearance, traits, and more

Expert advice : purchase, keeping fishes in your aquarium, feeding and general care

Appreciating Gouramis and other Labyrinth fishes : observing their behaviour in your tank

Special Section on species descriptions

Published by Barron's
Paperback 95 Pages

Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-2105-7

Everything about selection, care, nutrition, diseases, breeding, pond design and maintenance, and popular aquatic plants.

By George C. Blasiola II

Published by Barron's Paperback

95 Pages 60 Colour photographs
25 Illustrations

ISBN : 0-7641-2852-3

Information and advice to help you take good care of your Lake Malawi Cichlids

Typical Lake Malawi Cichlids : their natural environment, anatomy, their many varieties, colouration, and behaviour

Expert advice : purchase, keeping them in your aquarium, feeding and general care

Appreciating Lake Malawi Cichlids : observing their behaviour in your tank


Published by Barron's
Paperback 95 Pages

Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-1525-1

The cichlid is an increasingly popular fish among aquarium hobbyists, and the hundreds of Lake Tanganyikan varieties are considered by many to be the best of all. This book discusses all aspects of cichlid care, including best tank size, filtration, heating, lighting, water quality, and even breeding. Also featured is information on other tropical fish varieties that can be kept with Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids.

Lake Tanganyikan cichlids in profile : their natural environment, anatomy, their many varieties

Expert advice : nutrition, feeding and general care

Cichlids in your aquarium: information on other tropical fish that can be kept with Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids


Published by Barron's
Paperback 95 Pages

Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-0615-5

Information and advice on keeping Lake Victoria Basin Cichlids in your aquarium

Lake Victoria Basin cichlids : their natural environment, anatomy, their many varieties, colouration, and behaviour

Expert advice : nutrition, feeding, spawning, and maintaining an optimal environment in which your fish can thrive

Cichlids in your aquarium: information mixing different species of cichlid in an aquarium


Published by Barron's
Paperback 95 Pages

Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-1811-0

Everything about selection, care, breeding, nutrition, diseases and behaviour.

With a special chapter : Understanding Piranhas

By David M. Schleser

Published by Barron's Paperback

88 Pages 64 Colour photographs and many illustrations

ISBN : 0-8120-9916-8

The different varieties of Rainbowfish : their origins, anatomies, life cycles and more.
Expert advice : selecting, feeding, breeding and more. Understanding Rainbowfish : their compatability with other varieties, recognising and treating diseases.
Advice on maintaining an attractive and interesting aquarium.

By Gunther Schmida

Published by Barron's Paperback

64 Pages Colour Photographs and illustrations

ISBN : 0-7641-1180-9

Information and advice to help you set up and maintain a saltwater aquarium

Typical Saltwater Aquarium : combining fish, corals, plants, and water chemistry for a colourful and interesting aquarium

Expert advice : clearly presented recommendations to help you maintain a well-balanced ecosystem

Detailed Instructions: step-by-step directions to guide you in setting up your saltwater aquarium

Special Chapter : The Marine Aquarium Ecosystem


Published by Barron's
Paperback 64 Pages

Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-1637-1

These unusual looking marine fish need a steady diet of plankton to stay healthy and active. Here is a wealth of advice and information for aquarium hobbyists on keeping seahorses of different varieties.

The Typical Seahorse : its origin, life cycles, size and appearance, traits, and more

Expert advice : nutrition, feeding and general care

Appreciating seahorses : identifying varieties and observing their behaviour in your tank


Published by Barron's
Paperback 95 Pages

Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-1837-4

Information and advice to help you plan, se-up, and maintain a fascinating home aquarium

Keeping a home aquarium is a fascinating hobby for both children and adults alike

Expert advice : purchasing fish varieties and aquatic plants

The equipment you'll need : tanks, lighting, aeration equipment and more

Keeping a balanced aquarium : how to recognise and correct problems

Contains : Step-by-step directions that cover everday maintenance, informative and attractive charts, tables and sidebars. Filled with full-colour photos


Published by Barron's
Paperback 64 Pages

Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-1179-5

Information and advice to help you maintain your first marine aquarium

Set up your own marine aquarium and you'll be able to keep an interesting variety of unusual fish, animals, and plants

The typical marine aquarium : how to set it up and keep it in top condition

Expert advice : maintaining temperature and correct chemistry for a balanced aquarium

Understanding marine life : advice on caring for saltwater fish, corals, plants, and other marine creatures

Directions : for building a marine aquarium to fit available space

Contains : informative and attractive charts, tables and sidebars. Filled with full-colour photos

Published by Barron's
Paperback 79 Pages

Full colour photographs plus line drawings

Size : 200 x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-0447-0

Written by an expert on marine biology, this title is must reading for the marine aquarium hobbyist.

Keeping ocean-dwelling fish and other marine life forms thriving in the synthetic environment of an aquarium requires special knowledge and care, especially in regard to water quality.

The author discusses the properties of natural seawater, then gives details on how to create and maintain high-quality synthetic seawater.

He describes biochemical cycles and fluctuating conditions that are normal in a flourishing marine aquarium, instructs on adding needed chemical components, and advises on water analysis test kits, instrumentation, and record keeping.

Includes illustrations plus informative tables and charts.

Author : John H. Tullock

Paperback 96 Pages
200mm x 165mm
ISBN 0-7641-2038-7

Observing and Understanding Aquatic Life

Ideas and tips to help children and parents get the most from a home aquarium. Discover the fun and fascination of maintaining different varieties of fish and aquatic plants

Many varieties of fish and plants are described, with advice on how to keep them thriving in your home tank.

Labeled diagrams explain fish anatomy and illustrate how to maintain correct water chemistry and temperature in your tank

Author : Peter Stadelmann

Paperback 200mm x 165mm 64 pages

40 full colour photographs & 32 line drawings

ISBN : 0-7641-0300-8

Hundreds of profiles accompany photos of virtually every freshwater fish available to aquarium hobbyists - plus practical advice for keeping a balanced aquarium

Praised by life scientists for its accuracy, this book is also fascinating and useful to hobbyists.

The 300 stunning, full colour photos are of exceptionally high quality, as are the absolutely accurate line drawings.

Paperback 160 pages

230mm x 170mm

ISBN : 0-8120-1350-6

Indispensable Guidance for the Marine Aquarium Hobbyist

Author : Dr. Robert J. Goldstein

The home coral reef aquarium balances water chemistry and light to nurture beneficial algae. In such an environment, myriad other coral reef creatures flourish, giving you a complex mini-reef in your home. This manual shows you how to grow corals by controlling their environment. You'll also find information on sponges, echinoderms, molluscs, crustaceans, and fishes compatible with your mini-reef aquarium - how to grow and propagate them.

Includes full-color photos and instructive drawings.

With this wonderfully illustrated work you will learn how to:

Paper Back : 198 Pages

Size : 200mm x 165mm

ISBN 0-8120-9598-7

Facts, advice, and fascinating insights tell you all you need to know about :

Author : George Blasiola

Paper Back : 163 Pages
Fully Illustrated in Colour

Size : 200mm x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-1241-4

More than 1,000 definitions and data for the aquarium hobbyist

Author : John H. Tullock

If you're an aquarium hobbyist, you'll find yourself referring to this book time and time again. It's a quick-reference source providing information on all aspects of aquarium maintenance - approximately 1,000 entries in all. Entries also include descriptions of the many available species of fish and other aquatic animals and plants you can add to your aquarium.

Contents:

Paperback : 201 Pages

Size : 229mm x 155mm

ISBN 0-7641-1165-5

Basic information to help you purchase and care for the new pets in your home

Author : Ulrich Schliewen

If pet ownership is a new experience for your family , the books in this series will give you basic information and commonsense advice on selecting, purchasing, and caring for an animal. Children's Corner selections throughout each volume present graphics and information especially written with young pet owners and their often- asked questions in mind.

Keeping aquarium fish is a wonderful hobby for both children and adults. Here is information and advice on selecting fish for a tank, maintaining variety, keeping a chemically balanced aquarium, purchasing necessary equipment, feeding the fish, and keeping the tank clean.

This book will help readers maintain an aquarium that is enjoyable for both children ands adults to observe.

Contents :

Filled with full colour photos and drawings

Hard Back : 127 Pages

Size : 223mm x 165mm

ISBN 0-7641-5084-7