Praise for the hardcover edition: For users looking for specific information on freshwater aquarium fish this will be a useful and interesting resource. --American Reference Books Annual 2007

Any home or library collection strong in aquarium references -- and many a fish store -- will find this packed with in-depth detail perfect for setting up an aquarium. --The Midwest Book Review

This comprehensive full-color reference covers 500 of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. It provides concise at-a-glance information on their behavior, diet and breeding along with guidance and recommendations on setting up a freshwater aquarium.

Substantive and well organized for easy navigation, the book satisfies a wide of needs. Beginners can start their hobby with confidence and experienced keepers can use the book as an authoritative reference.

The most important update of this edition is that species names have been changed in accordance with the latest international revisions, made to take into account recent DNA information. In all, about 120 names are updated.

Freshwater Aquarium Fish is a window shopping trip guided by an aquarium specialist ready to offer advice. The directory details every species appropriate for a freshwater aquarium. While most require a heated aquarium, other varieties can be kept in an unheated one (such as bloodfin tetras, white clouds and the beginner classic, goldfish).

The book organizes the freshwater aquarium species in major groups, among them: Cichlids (such as angelfish and discus); Catfish; Cyprinids (such as barbs, danios, koi and goldfish); Characoids (such as tetras, neons and piranhas); Loaches and suckers; Gouramis (such as bettas, paradise fish and snakeheads); Rainbow fish and blue-eyes; and Livebearers (such as mollies and platies).

This comprehensive and useful reference is from a highly respected fish keeper with more than 50 years' experience. His advice and guidance will be welcomed by amateur fish keepers of any age and expertise.

In these pages, you'll find fascinating facts, incredible insights, and fun tidbits about axolotls. You'll learn about their habitat, what they like to eat, and how they live their remarkable lives underwater. Plus, there are cool activities and quizzes to test your new-found knowledge about these amazing amphibians.

So, young adventurers, are you ready to meet these extraordinary creatures? Let's jump into the world of axolotls and uncover the secrets of their magical lives!

Essential Tropical Fish: Species Guide is the essential guide to identifying and selecting tropical fish for your aquarium, providing a resource for both beginner and enthusiast.

Compiled from years of experience selling fish in the local pet store and the fish trade, this book contains profiles for the most commonly available tropical fish, answering questions such as how big the fish gets, ideal water conditions, compatible tank mates, recommended tank sizes, tank setup needs, and dietary requirements for each species.

If you've ever been in a tropical fish store and unsure what fish to get, what species or what to ask the shop assistant, this book will give you the knowledge you need.

It is our hope that fish keeping will bring you as much fun and enjoyment as it has brought us over the years.

Do you want to take better care of your betta without harming his or her health?

Are you tired of reading conflicting information online?

Do you just want simple and effective solutions that will allow your little fish roomie to live a long and happy life?

If so, then you've come to the right place.

Bettas are some of the most popular fish beginner aquariumists purchase. It's easy to see why These fish are true beauties, as they float effortlessly and elegantly in an aquarium. They are entertaining to observe as they swim with a sassy confidence around their tank. That's not all though, it has been proven that owning fish (like bettas) has many health benefits. Owning one will improve your mood and reduces stress and anxiety.

So they look beautiful, are said to be easy to care for, and they are readily available at most pet shops. While this is all mostly true, their care should definitely be taken seriously. Caring for a betta is not as simple as putting one of these guys or girls in a fishbowl and dropping in a few flakes or pellets every day. These sassy fish have bright personalities that require the proper environment to flourish. This book will hold your hand through the entire process of caring for a betta. You will learn all about these magical fish.

Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover inside...

• The history of bettas.
• Learn about the different characteristics bettas have.
• Why your betta flares...
• The best ways to purchase a Betta (local stores, big box stores, and online).
• What size tank is just the beginning... everything from cycling a tank to substrate is covered inside.
• Bettas are carnivores or more specifically insectivores, any old fish flakes just won't do. These are the best things to feed your betta.
• More advanced topics like the potential of starting a sorority.
• The best roommates you can add to your bettas tank.
• The most common diseases your fish can suffer from and how to treat them.

... and much, much more to help your fish live a BETTA life.

This is a great book for those looking to get the best information on how to keep their betta happy and healthy. There is a lot of conflicting and overwhelming information out there. This guide simplifies the process and silences the noise.

Ready to get started and have your betta live their best fish life? Then scroll up and click Add to Cart.

This compact, full-color volume is packed with sensible advice and practical guidance.

The first part shows how to set up a freshwater tropical aquarium in the home. It covers the tank, filters and pumps, plants, gravels and rocks and the light and hood.

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

Part three presents a wide-ranging selection of suitable fish, including details of their origin, ideal aquarium conditions, compatibility and breeding.

This is an ideal introduction to the satisfying hobby of keeping tropical fish.

Discover the astonishing 'Chapter 3: Super Powers of Axolotls', highlighting their regenerative abilities that have captivated scientists and researchers worldwide. 'Chapter 4: Axolotls in Science' sheds light on their contribution to stem cell and regenerative medicine research, emphasizing their importance beyond natural curiosity.

The book doesn't stop at science; 'Chapter 5: Fun Facts and Myths' takes you on a cultural journey, exploring the axolotl's role in mythology and its symbolic significance in various cultures. As you navigate through the chapters, you'll encounter a blend of hard facts, intriguing folklore, and current conservation efforts crucial for their survival.

'Axolotls Facts Book' is more than just a factual account; it's a call to appreciate and protect these extraordinary creatures, making it a must-read for nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and anyone intrigued by the mysteries of the animal kingdom.

Choose the right fish for any water temperature--tropical or coldwater--and for all types of environments, including indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. Know the difference between keeping saltwater fish and freshwater fish, including differences in aquarium setups, and feeding and caring for your pet fish. Learn to tell whether your fish are healthy and find out everything you need to breed them successfully. The Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish contains a huge photographic color reference directory of more than 800 of the most popular fish, not only showing you what they look like, but also giving you key information you need, such as how big they will grow, whether they integrate with different fish, what food they eat, and what water type and temperature they prefer.

Do you want to take better care of your betta without harming his or her health?

Are you tired of reading conflicting information online?

Do you just want simple and effective solutions that will allow your little fish roomie to live a long and happy life?

If so, then you've come to the right place.

Bettas are some of the most popular fish beginner aquariumists purchase. It's easy to see why These fish are true beauties, as they float effortlessly and elegantly in an aquarium. They are entertaining to observe as they swim with a sassy confidence around their tank. That's not all though, it has been proven that owning fish (like bettas) has many health benefits. Owning one will improve your mood and reduces stress and anxiety.

So they look beautiful, are said to be easy to care for, and they are readily available at most pet shops. While this is all mostly true, their care should definitely be taken seriously. Caring for a betta is not as simple as putting one of these guys or girls in a fishbowl and dropping in a few flakes or pellets every day. These sassy fish have bright personalities that require the proper environment to flourish. This book will hold your hand through the entire process of caring for a betta. You will learn all about these magical fish.

Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover inside...

• The history of bettas.
• Learn about the different characteristics bettas have.
• Why your betta flares...
• The best ways to purchase a Betta (local stores, big box stores, and online).
• What size tank is just the beginning... everything from cycling a tank to substrate is covered inside.
• Bettas are carnivores or more specifically insectivores, any old fish flakes just won't do. These are the best things to feed your betta.
• More advanced topics like the potential of starting a sorority.
• The best roommates you can add to your bettas tank.
• The most common diseases your fish can suffer from and how to treat them.

... and much, much more to help your fish live a BETTA life.

This is a great book for those looking to get the best information on how to keep their betta happy and healthy. There is a lot of conflicting and overwhelming information out there. This guide simplifies the process and silences the noise.

Ready to get started and have your betta live their best fish life? Then scroll up and click Add to Cart.

Author Hailey Thompson uses interviews with a half dozen Axolotl breeders/owners to create the ultimate guidebook on owning, caring, for, and successfully raising a happy and healthy Axolotl.

Learn EXACTLY what to do (and common mistakes to avoid!) in this easy-to-read guidebook that covers every aspect of Axolotl ownership. Topics covered include:

Axolotl History and Origins

• Explore the name, origin, and unique physical characteristics of these aquatic wonders.
• Learn about their intriguing behaviors, and how their wild past impacts their behaviors today.
• Discover if Axolotls are your ideal aquatic companions.

Choosing the Perfect Axolotl

• Find your Axolotl from a trusted source and learn how to examine and select a healthy Axolotl at every stage of its lifecycle.
• Skillfully negotiate and safely transport your new friend home.

Crafting the Perfect Aquatic Haven

• Create a stunning aquatic paradise with the right tank and substrate.
• Learn how to balance water chemistry and what equipment is essential.
• Add a touch of nature with the right aquatic plants and cozy hiding spots.
• Keep your Axolotl's world pristine through effective tank maintenance.

Feeding and Nourishing Your Aquatic Pal

• Learn what to feed an axolotl at each stage of its lifecycle.
• Discover which frozen/thawed foods they love and what pelleted food is best.
• Learn how to safely hand-feed your Axolotl.

Socializing Your Aquatic Marvel

• Discover which types of fish, snails, and other creatures make the ideal tankmates for your Axolotl.
• Learn how to safely have children and guests interact with your Axolotl (no tapping the glass!)

Ensuring Health and Happiness

• Learn how to spot signs of disease or distress.
• Learn the impact of water quality on their overall health and wellness.
• Tackle common health issues such as infections, blockages, and injuries.
• Understand how to manage challenges like lost limbs, obesity, and more.
• Navigate the intricacies of metabolic bone disease and incurable illnesses.

Your Axolotl's Well-Being and Veterinary Care

• Plan for your Axolotl's health by finding a vet in advance.
• Learn how and where to find a specialist when needed.
• Prepare for vet visits by having a list of essential information ready before you go.

Unlocking the Mysteries of Axolotl Parenthood

• Prepare for an exciting journey into breeding.
• Recognize the signs of a ready-to-mate female.
• Witness the fascinating mating process.
• Dive into the hatchery tank and developmental stages.

Peace of Mind When You're Away

• Explore pet-sitting options, weighing their pros and cons.
• Find a reputable pet sitter and ensure your Axolotl's comfort when you're not around.

Prepare to be enchanted by the wonderful world of Axolotls and become an expert Axolotl owner. The Complete Guide to Axolotl Care and Ownership is your passport to a rewarding and extraordinary journey with your new pet. Dive in today!

Give your underwater pets the best aquatic life ever

Aquarium fish are one of the most popular pets in America, with close to 150 million fish owned in nearly 13 million households. They seem like easy pets to care for, but there's more than meets the eye when it comes to keeping your freshwater friends healthy and happy

Inside, you'll find basic information to start your own freshwater aquarium, purchase and maintain healthy fish and plants, and find tips and tricks on how to introduce new fish and systems into your aquatic family.

• Understand the best aquarium set-up practices
• Build the luxury tanks of your dreams
• Maintain a thriving aquatic environment
• Discover many different ways to expand your hobby

Perfect for beginner hobbyists and longtime aquarium enthusiasts alike, Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies makes it easier than ever to set up and take care of a freshwater aquarium--and the fish within it.

Dive into the wonderful world of saltwater fish

Setting up and keeping a healthy, thriving saltwater aquarium--and the gorgeous creatures that live within it--takes a lot more know-how than you might realize. Fortunately, this friendly and informative guide is here to make having a slice of the salty life in your own home easier than ever

This fully updated edition of Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies explains in plain English how to care for a variety of marine fish and invertebrates, upkeep a tank, feed your saltwater friends, and stay informed of the latest technology in luxury tanks

• Understand aquarium set up best practices
• Maintain a thriving aquatic environment
• Build the luxury saltwater tank of your dreams
• Be inspired by a full-color insert

Whether you're looking for basic information on how to set-up, start, and maintain a saltwater aquarium or already own one and want to whet your appetite with the latest tips, tricks, and design ideas, this book covers the gamut

Titles in B.E.S.'s popular series of Pet Handbooks present comprehensive information and helpful advice from breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts. These full-color books instruct on housing, feeding, healthcare, and more. In The Betta Handbook, those interested in these brilliantly colored beginners' fishes will learn how to keep them well-fed and healthy so they can continue to brighten the aquarium tank. This book covers all the Betta varieties.

It's easy to get mesmerized by the unique combination of activity and tranquility aquariums offer.

Watching fish and other aquarium life playfully swim around is not only entertaining but also offers amazing health benefits. It's been proven that owning an aquarium reduces stress and anxiety, and improves your mood.

Setting up and maintaining an aquarium comes with its challenges, however. Creating the right environment for your fish allows all of the life in your tank to flourish. This guide will help you assemble your very own underwater world, to admire, and give your fish the best life.

• Learn all about the basics - Tanks, Equipment, Substrate, Filters, Plants, D cor, and more.
• Put everything together, and scape your new underwater world.
• Discover how to implement the background players to your tank.
• Learn all about cycling and chemicals without feeling like you are taking a chemistry class.
• Uncover the best practices for finding fish and pets that fit you and find out how to create a thriving environment.
• Proper maintenance strategies that are easy and fun.
• Tips to find the little aquarist that's in all of us.

Little compares to the thrill of owning your first fishes and aquarium. Finally learn how to set everything up the right way and get started today with the help of this book.

Koi are shimmering, beautiful fish that can be grown in almost any backyard water feature.

This Mini-Encyclopedia is packed with sensible advice and practical guidance for keeping beautiful, healthy koi.

Part one examines the equipment and systems used to create and sustain the water quality that koi need to flourish.

Part two looks in detail at how to build a koi pond, with plans and step-by-step sequences for both a lined, and a brick-built rendered pond

Part three focuses on koi as fish and prized exhibits, from their anatomy and nutritional needs to health care, breeding and showing.

Part four presents a full, richly illustrated guide to koi color varieties.

Keeping koi (often called living jewels) in top-quality condition takes dedication and year-round care, but it is a challenge that thousands of koi enthusiasts are happy to accept in pursuit of perfection. They are a fiercely devoted group willing to spend hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars to nurture, show and build their collection.

Written by a team of international experts, Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties contains information and advice that incorporates the latest developments in koi research.

Topics include:

• Purchasing koi
• Body conformation, deportment, color, pattern, and quality
• The koi pond, including technology, like de-icers and warming tents
• Water quality and filtration
• Koi physiology, disease prevention, and good nutrition
• Showing koi, how to achieve optimal health, color and shine
• Breeding
• Designing and building a pond
• Identifying the many varieties of koi.

This book fulfils the need for a reasonably priced and up to date, expert guide on keeping koi. It is essential selection for all enthusiasts, from excited beginners to koi kichi (koi crazy).

Neil Barnhart called Saltwater Fish and Reef Tanks, a must have for anyone interested in starting in the hobby, and went on to say he'd been in the hobby for 5 years now and can finally understand things he was embarrassed to ask the store guy

david S. said it is, Right to the point essential information and went on to call it, A must have reference that will make the hobby experience a lot more enjoyable.

Matt Brown said, great tool to use, The tables within it are extremely useful, and I can't think of another book that was as easy and enjoyable to read.

Blaine Hatton said, it took many mistakes to learn what this book explains. I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in beginning a saltwater aquarium. It will help save you a lot of headaches and probably lots of money.

Bo Garrett said it provides motivation and inspiration and it has an unbelievable amount of information.

Mr. Blanchard walks the reader through the process of owning a saltwater aquarium setup from the perspective of a beginner. Starting with his first reef tank experience, and ending with a chapter on responsible reef-keeping, the reader is offered a vast amount of information that usually costs the aquarist quite a bit of time and money to obtain; the precise reason most hobbyists give up - within the first year - on owning a beautiful saltwater aquarium.

Not only is almost every aspect of owning your first saltwater fish tank in this book, but Zechariah explains it in an easy-to-understand conversational-tone. The reader is encouraged to make copies of tables provided in the book and use them for maintenance logs, testing logs, and aquarium cost calculations. There is an extensive amount of information about the cycling period, water parameters and testing, necessary equipment, picking healthy livestock, acclimation of livestock, coral coloration, and lots more information on saltwater aquariums.

If you are new to the saltwater aquarium hobby, or just want to brush up on what you've learned about reef tanks over the years, Saltwater Fish and Reef Tanks is the right book for you

Topics:
Before the Decision to Buy
Deciding on Tank Size
The Aquarium Cycle and Biological Filtration
Setup Checklist
Bringing Home Livestock
Acclimating Livestock
Feeding the Aquarium
Maintaining Your Tank
Water Testing Log Sheet
General Maintenance Log Sheet
Specifics on Water and Water Quality
Salts
Selecting Healthy Livestock
Refugiums and Filtration
How to Move an Existing Tank
Using Local Markets to Save Money
Marine Ich and Your Tank
Do I Need Invertebrates?
Responsible Reef-Keeping
and so much more

This is your moment. Make it the turning point for your saltwater aquarium setup. Get a copy right now to see for yourself how Saltwater Fish and Reef Tanks can help you

Discover the Ultimate Guide to Keeping Red Cherry Shrimp and Beyond!

Over the last decade, the popularity of keeping Dwarf Shrimp has skyrocketed-and for good reason! These fascinating, colorful creatures are a joy to keep and breed. Whether you're a beginner exploring the world of Red Cherry Shrimp or an experienced aquarist looking to level up your hobby, The Neocaridina Shrimp Handbook is your go-to resource.

Written by a Trusted Expert
Authored by Richard James, creator of the popular FishKeepingAnswers YouTube channel, this handbook is built on over 30 years of experience in the aquarium hobby. Packed with expert advice, it covers everything you need to know about shrimp care, breeding, and creating the perfect environment for your shrimp to thrive.

What You'll Learn Inside:

• Setting Up the Perfect Tank: Master water parameters, substrate choices, heating, lighting, and filtration.
• Breeding Like a Pro: Learn how to identify males and females and maximize your breeding success.
• Feeding Made Simple: Discover the best foods, feeding amounts, and schedules for healthy, vibrant shrimp.
• Tank Mates That Work: Find the perfect companions for your Cherry Shrimp.
• Combat Pests and Diseases: Tackle common shrimp issues with confidence.
• Molting and Beyond: Understand the molting process and how to address any issues.
• Shrimp-Friendly Plants: Explore the best plants to create a stunning and functional shrimp habitat.
• Color Grading and Anatomy: Dive deep into shrimp biology and learn how to select the highest-quality shrimp.
• Cycling for Success: Properly cycle your shrimp tank to ensure a thriving ecosystem.

Why This Book Stands Out:

• 97 pages of easy-to-follow advice, written with shrimp hobbyists in mind.
• Over 40 stunning color photos, diagrams, and illustrations to guide and inspire you.
• A step-by-step approach to everything from tank setup to advanced shrimp care.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, The Neocaridina Shrimp Handbook is packed with actionable insights and stunning visuals to elevate your shrimp-keeping journey.

Start your shrimp-keeping adventure today and unlock the secrets to success with Red Cherry Shrimp!

In this first-of-its-kind guide, Chad L. Widmer presents in plain language some proven methods for jellyfish husbandry. With some study, attention to detail, and a little pioneer spirit, you'll soon be enjoying your own jellies, along with your newfound jelly-keeping skills.