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  Freshwater & Marine Aquaria Books from Interpet Publishing  
 
 
 Interpet Pond & Water Gardening Books
 
 Interpet Handbooks
 
Gold Medal Guide : Your First Tropical Aquarium
 
Gold Medal Guide : Your First Tropical Aquarium
Gold Medal Guide : Golden Tips For Your First Tropical Aquarium

Every new fishkeeper needs a source of instant knowledge, immediate answers to a range of vital questions.

This new series of Gold Medal Guides provides answers to all the commonly asked questions in a brilliantly accessible form.

Golden rules of fishkeeping are indentified and arranged thematically, while a series of Gold Medal Tips columns provide extra "must-know" information at a glance

  • Concentrates on the key facts that every responsible fishkeeper needs to know
  • Written in an easy-to-access style
  • Illustrated with action-packed graphics and colour photography
Contents :

  • Introduction
  • Basic Biology
  • Fish varieties
  • Fish behaviour
  • Choosing a tank
  • Essential equipment
  • Tank Furnishing
  • All about water
  • Aquarium plants
  • Getting ready for fish
  • Choosing your first fish
  • Feeding your fish
  • Regular maintenance
  • Keeping fish healthy
  • Further information
Author : Peter Hiscock

Soft Back 210mm x 145mm
32 pages with full colour photos & illustrations

Published by Interpet Publishing 2006

ISBN : 1-84286-140-9

 
  Gold Medal Guide : Your First Tropical Aquarium    £1.75
Setting Up A Tropical Aquarium Week By Week
 
Setting Up A Tropical Aquarium Week By Week
Setting Up A Freshwater Tropical Aquarium Week By Week

This comprehensive book shows you clearly and simply how to set up a stunning tropical freshwater aquarium on a week-by-week basis, including when to put in your first fish and how to grow aquarium plants to perfection

Crucially, the book explains how to continue caring for your new aquarium long after the system is up and running

At the core of this book is an extended photographic storyboard that follows the stages of creating a tropical freshwater aquarium

From day one to week twelve and beyond, this real time practical sequence provides a unique insight into the successes and setbacks if turning an empty glass box into a thriving underwater world. At logical points along this timeline of practical progress, profile sections feature selections of aquarium plants and fish

The emphasis is on explaining the natural cycles involved and stressing that successful fishkeeping demands care, compassion, creativity and technical expertise

The ideal hobby, in fact.


Author : Stuart Thraves

Hardback 260mm x 220mm

208 pages Fully Illustrated

Published by Interpet Publishing 2004

This Reprint 2005

ISBN : 1-84286-102-6

 
  Setting Up A Tropical Aquarium Week By Week    £14.99
Guide To The Tropical Aquarium
 
Guide To The Tropical Aquarium
An Interpet Guide to the Tropical Aquarium : By Dick Mills

A suberbly illustrated practical guide to all aspects of setting up a freshwater tropical aquarium.

Topics covered include, selection, heating, lighting, filtration, aquarium plants, breeding, and a selection of popular aquarium fishes.

120 pages:
60 Illustrations:
120 Colour Photographs

 
  Interpet Guide to the Tropical Aquarium    £4.99
Guide to Community Fishes
 
Guide to Community Fishes
An Interpet Guide to Community Fishes : by Dick Mills

A splendid introduction to the care and breeding of 60 freshwater tropical fishes for the community tank.

120 Pages:
40 Illustrations:
100 Colour photographs

 
  Interpet Guide to Community Fishes    £4.49
Guide to The Healthy Aquarium
 
Guide to The Healthy Aquarium
An Interpet Guide to The Healthy Aquarium : by Dr Neville Carrington

Essential advice on all aspects of aquarium care.

In depth coverage of topics such as water quality, filtration, growing aquarium plants, fish breeding and common pests and diseases.

120 Pages:
14 Illustrations:
105 Colour Photographs

 
  Interpet Guide to The Healthy Aquarium    £4.49
Guide to Aquarium Plants
 
Guide to Aquarium Plants
An Interpet Guide to Aquarium Plants : by Barry James

A superbly illustrated guide to growing healthy aquarium plants, featuring over 60 species.

Also gives advice on lighting, water quality and propagation.

120 Pages:
16 Illustrations:
119 Colour Photographs

 
  Interpet Guide to Aquarium Plants    £5.99
Guide to Fish Breeding
 
  Interpet Guide to Fish Breeding    £4.90
Guide to Livebearing Fishes
 
Guide to Livebearing Fishes
An Interpet Guide to Livebearing Fishes : by Peter W Scott

An introduction to the care and breeding of a wide range of these fascinating fishes.

In addition to Guppy's, Platy's, Molly's and Swordtails, this book also covers some of the more unusual livebearers such as Anableps, Limias, Heterandrias and Goodeas.

120 pages
20 Illustrations
100 Colour Photographs

 
  Interpet Guide to Livebearing Fishes    £4.90
Guide to Marine Fishes
 
Guide to Marine Fishes
An Interpet Guide to Marine Fishes : by Dick Mills

Fishes from the coral reefs of the tropics are among the most beautiful of all living creatures.

Are they difficult to keep in a home aquarium?

This colourful guide explores the challenge and rewards of setting up a marine aquarium, from the practical aspects to choosing the most suitable species.

120 Pages
20 Illustrations
100 Colour Photographs

 
  Interpet Guide to Marine Fishes    £4.49
Bumper Guide to Tropical Aquarium Fishes
 
Bumper Guide to Tropical Aquarium Fishes
An Interpet Bumper Guide to Tropical Aquarium Fishes : by Dick Mills

This popular guide covers all aspects of practical fishkeeping, from tank selection, lighting and filtration, to feeding, maintenance, health care and breeding.

A photographic survey features a wide selection of fishes, with advice on keeping such aquarium favourites as barbs, cichlids, catfishes, characins and livebearers.

320 Pages
350 Colour Photographs
75 Practical Diagrams

 
  Interpet Bumper Guide to Tropical Aquarium Fishes    £6.95
Bumper Guide to Cichlids
 
  Interpet Bumper Guide to Cichlids    £7.49
Pocket Professional Guide to Cichlids
 
Pocket Professional Guide to Cichlids
Pocket Professional Guide to Cichlids : a must for all Cichlid lovers

Authoritative :

Expert advice on captive care offered for each group of cichlids

Comprehensive :

Covers over 500 species of the most popular cichlids available to hobbyists

Easy to Use :

Provides a detailed index of scientific names, making it easy to find the species you're looking for

Informative :

Includes detailed phylogenetic and taxonomic information as well as general aquariology notes for every species covered

Author :

David E. Boruchowitz

Publishing Information :

Published by TFH TS-394 Distributed in the UK by Interpet

Paperback Size : 185mm x 115mm
448 Pages : Full colour photographs

ISBN : 0-7938-0584-8

 
  Pocket Professional Guide to Cichlids    £13.99
Manual of Fish Health
 
Manual of Fish Health
The Interpet Manual of Fish Health : by Dr Chris Andrews, Dr Neville Carrington and Adrian Excell

Providing a healthy environment is a crucial responsiblity for all fishkeepers.

And yet, recognising and coping with pests and diseases may become a regrettable necessity, even in the most well-maintained systems.

This book explores both these vital aspects of health care for all types of fishes - freshwater and marine, tropical and temperate, pond and aquarium.

208 Pages
300 Colour Photographs and Illustrations

 
  Interpet Manual of Fish Health     £12.29
Q & A Manual of The Marine Aquarium
 
Q & A Manual of The Marine Aquarium
The Interpet Questions & Answers Manual of The Marine Aquarium : by Nick Dakin

 
  Interpet Q & A Manual of the Marine Aquarium    £11.50
Complete Encyclopedia of the Freshwater Aquarium
 
Complete Encyclopedia of the Freshwater Aquarium
An up-to-the-minute reference for the freshwater aquarium hobbyist

Contents :

  • Guidance on aquarium set-up and maintenance, fish nutrition, health and breeding
  • Gallery of recommended aquarium plants
  • Comprehensive A-Z directory of available aquarium species, detailing distribution, size, behaviour, diet, breeding characteristics and aquarium set-up
  • More than 500 superb full colour photographs plus numerous illustrations display the marvellous diversity of fish available to the hobby aquarist
Auhtor : John Dawes

Published by : Interpet Publishing

Hardback 304 Pages Over 500 full colour photos

290mm x 220mm

ISBN : 1-84286-041-0

 
  Complete Encyclopedia of the Freshwater Aquarium    £17.99
Questions & Answers : The Tropical Aquarium
 
Questions & Answers : The Tropical Aquarium
Questions & Answers : The Tropical Aquarium

A fascinating exploration of the natural lives of freshwater tropical fish and how this influences their behaviour and care in the home aquarium

Auhtor : Dr Ashley Ward

Published by : Interpet Publishing 2007

Hardback 208 Pages Packed with full colour photos and diagrams

220mm x 180mm

ISBN : 978-1-84286-166-0

 
  Questions & Answers The Tropical Aquarium    £8.95
Interpet Mini Encyclopedia of The Tropical Aquarium
 
Interpet Mini Encyclopedia of The Tropical Aquarium
Interpet Mini Encyclopedia of The Tropical Aquarium

Comprehensive coverage, from setting up an aquarium to choosing the best fishes

This mini encyclopedia is packed with sensible advice and practical guidance.

Part 1 : shows how to set up a freshwater tropical aquarium in the home.

Part 2 : explores further aspects of fishkeeping, including how to choose and use aquarium plants plus advice on feeding, breeding, health care and routine maintenance.

Part 3 : presents a wide ranging selection of suitable fish, including details of their origin, ideal aquarium conditions, compatability and breeding.


Author : Gina Sandford

Soft Back 185mm x 160mm

208 Pages Fully Illustrated in colour

2004 : This version re-printed 2007

ISBN : 978-1-84286-101-1

 
  Mini Encyclopedia Tropical Aquarium    £6.49
Mini Encyclopedia of the Marine Aquarium
 
Mini Encyclopedia of the Marine Aquarium
Mini Encyclopedia of the Marine Aquarium

Comprehensive coverage, from setting up an aquarium to choosing the best fishes

This mini encyclopedia is packed with sensible advice and practical guidance.

The first part explores the techniques and systems used to sustain tropical marine fishes and shows how to apply these in setting up a tropical marine aquarium. This is followed by expert advice on feeding, maintenance, health care and breeding

Part two presents a wide-ranging selection of tropical marine fish from around the world, with details of their compatability, feeding habits and breeding potential

Author : Dick Mills

Softback 180mm x 160mm

208 pages Full colour photos, illustrations & graphs

Published by Interpet : this reprint 2006

ISBN : 1-84286-100-X

 
  Mini Encyclopedia of the Marine Aquarium    £6.99
Coral Reefs
 
Coral Reefs
Coral Reefs

A global view by a diver & aquarist

 
The Book of the Marine Aquarium
 
The Book of the Marine Aquarium
The Book of the Marine Aquarium : by Nick Dakin

A coral reef can be home to as many as 2000 fish and invertebrate species and many of these spectacular creatures can be kept in the home aquarium.

This book is an essential reference to this challenging and rewarding hobby, exploring the natural world of the coral reef, providing a wealth of practical advice on successful aquarium management and on choosing and maintaining compatible species, featuring a fully illustrated survey of more than 300 fishes and invertebrates.

 
  Book of the Marine Aquarium    £22.99
Interpet Caring For Your Pet Goldfish
 
Interpet Caring For Your Pet Goldfish
Information on most fish and aquarium problems

Author :
Dr. David Sands

The health and happiness of a pet depends greatly on the owners ability to care for it properly. This informative guide offers expert advice in all aspects of caring for pet goldfish from providing a suitable aquarium, to feeding, breeding and coping with minor ailments. Everything a young pet owner needs to know is presented here in clear, simple terms to offer the best start for both pet and owner.

Contents:

  • Introduction
  • Domesticated goldfish
  • Choosing the right breed 
  • Understanding your goldfish
  • Questions and answers
  • Making your goldfish more comfortable
  • Questions and answers
  • Looking after bowls and aquaria
  • Feeding your goldfish
  • Questions and answers
  • Handling your goldfish
  • Breeding goldfish and caring for the young
  • Mixing with other fish
  • Going on holiday
  • Goldfish healthcare
  • Infection checklist
  • Going to the vet
  • Questions and answers
  • Care checklist
  • About my gold fish
  • Index
Paper Back : 64 Pages
Size : 215mm x 115mm
ISBN 1-902389-57-3

 
  Interpet Caring For Your Pet Goldfish    £2.63
Interpet Caring For Your Pet Tropical Fish
 
Interpet Caring For Your Pet Tropical Fish
Author : Nick Fletcher

The health and happiness of a pet depends greatly on the owner's ability to care for it properly.

This informative guide offers expert advice on all aspects of caring for your pet tropical fish, from providing a suitable aquarium, to feeding, breeding and coping with minor ailments.

Everything a young pet owner needs to know is presented here in clear, simple terms to offer the best start for both pet and owner.

Paperback : 64 pages : beautifully illustrated throughout

Size : 215mm x 115mm

ISBN 1-903098-29-7


 
  Interpet Caring For Your Pet Tropical Fish    £2.25
 
 
 
 
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