This innovative series of practical fishkeeping books takes a fresh look at a fascinating hobby. "Setting up" titles guide the beginner through very vital stage of establishing a tank or creating a garden pond.

Companion volumes provide advice on choosing, maintaining and breeding healthy fish.

Featuring new step photography and lively text, these books will inspire confidence, encourage enthusiasm and promote success.

All books contain :

200 colour photographs
25,000 words
Printed in full colour
Hardback with full-colour laminated jacket
80 pages. Size is 175mm x 250mm (landscape)

Choosing Tropical Freshwater Fish :

A detailed survey of a range of over 70 popular freshwater fish suitable for a first collection.

By Gina Sandford

A practical guide to setting up your

Tropical Freshwater Aquarium

Setting up a tank clearly described in step photographs and text.

By Gina Sandford

A Practical Guide to setting up your Marine Tropical Aquarium

How to create a stunning display aquarium for your marine fish

Author : Dick Mills

Marine fishes that live among the world's tropical coral reefs are stunning in their colours and patterns and it is not surprising that more and more fishkeepers are taking up the challenge of keeping them at home.

This book shows you how.
  
This easy-to-follow book takes you through every stage in setting up a tropical marine aquarium, from choosing a tank to adding your first colourful fishes. The latest equipment and techniques are explained and illustrated in a clear and dynamic way.

Hardback : 77 pages : full colour illustrations throughout

Size : 175mm x 250mm (landscape)

ISBN 1-903098-02-5

An Essential Guide to Choosing Your Marine Tropical Fish

A detailed survey of over 60 marine fishes suitable for a first collection

Author : Dick Mills

Marine tropical fishes are among the most colourful creatures that share our planet. They look stunning in a home aquarium and, given the right conditions, can thrive for many years. This book presents a stunning selection for beginners to try.

The fishes are presented in family groups, complete with maps that reflect their natural distribution. Full details are provided about the aquarium conditions they need, including their food requirements and compatibility with other fishes.

Hardback : 77 pages : full colour illustrations throughout

Size : 175mm x 250mm (landscape)

ISBN 1-903098-04-1

A Practical Guide to Keeping Healthy Fish in a Stable Environment

Essential advice on maintaining healthy fish in your pond or aquarium

Author : Lance Jepson

Creating healthy conditions in your pond or aquarium is at the heart of good fishkeeping. However, when things go wrong, it is vital to recognise the problem and take the correct remedial action. This book addresses both these crucial themes.

The first part considers a range of health-related topics, including fish biology, water quality, maintenance and feeding, and then looks at the causes of ill-health and the available remedies.
The second part forms a series of reference tables of problems and their treatments.
 
Hardback : 77 pages : full colour illustrations throughout

Size : 175mm x 250mm (landscape)

ISBN 1-903098-01-7

A Practical Guide To Setting Up Your Coldwater Aquarium

How to create a stunning display aquarium for your coldwater fish

Author : Nick Fletcher

This book covers everything from choosing the right size tank and installing the vital filtration and lighting equipment to adding gravel, rocks and plants, plus the all-important fish to create a beautiful and easy-care display aquarium.

If you are setting up a coldwater aquarium for the first time, this is the book for your you. step-by-step photographs guide you through every vital stage, explaining exactly how the equipment works, why you need it and how to maintain it.

Include full-color photos and drawings.

Hard Back : 77 Pages Landscape

Size : 255mm x 180mm

ISBN 1-903098-06-8

An Essential Guide To Choosing Your Coldwater Aquarium Fish

A selection of 50 coldwater fishes for the home aquarium.

Author : Nick Fletcher

This book opens with a look at fish biology and advice on how to provide healthy aquarium conditions, and then other coldwater fishes for cool tanks, warm tanks and large tanks.

All the fish in this book are shown in full-colour
photographs and the accompanying text provides details of their origins, behavior, ideal aquarium conditions and food requirements, plus practical advice on breeding where appropriate.

Includes full-color photos and drawings.

Hard Back : 77 Pages Landscape

Size : 255mm x 180mm

ISBN 1-903098-05-X

A Practical Guide To Creating And Maintaining Water Quality

How to provide a clean and stable environment in your freshwater aquarium

Author : Peter Hiscock

Nothing is more important for a healthy aquarium than providing and maintain clean water. This book clearly explains the chemical and biological processes that affect water quality.

Learn how to create and monitor the best water conditions for your tropical freshwater aquarium fish. Practical photographs and colourful graphics are used throughout the book to put the message across in a simple and effective way.

Includes full-color photos and drawings.

Hard Back : 77 Pages Landscape

Size : 255mm x 180mm

ISBN 1-903098-00-9

A Practical Guide to Breeding Your Freshwater Fish

How to spawn and rear a wide range of tropical freshwater fishes

Author : Derek Lambert

Breeding your own freshwater fishes is a fascinating part of the hobby. Some fish will breed very readily in a community aquarium, whereas other species need all the skills of a dedicated fishkeeper. This book provides that vital information for success.

The book explains how to breed a wide range of popular tropical freshwater fishes, including cyprinids, characins, livebearers, catfishes, killifishes and cichlids. Full details of spawning and rearing techniques are provided for all the featured fish.

Hardback : 77 pages : full colour illustrations throughout

Size : 175mm x 250mm (landscape)

ISBN 1-903098-03-3