Aquarium Care of Livebearers
Livebearers, unlike most other fish, don't lay eggs-they give birth to live young. This ability offers aquarists the exciting opportunity to raise these unique fish from the time they are tiny newborns until they reach adulthood. Popular and widely available, livebearers include guppies, platies, swordtails, and mollies. Aquarium Care of Livebearers unlocks the fascinating world of these fish, showing you how to set up and maintain the best tank for them. Written by an experienced livebearer...
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Livebearers, unlike most other fish, don't lay eggs-they give birth to live young. This ability offers aquarists the exciting opportunity to raise these unique fish from the time they are tiny newborns until they reach adulthood. Popular and widely available, livebearers include guppies, platies, swordtails, and mollies. Aquarium Care of Livebearers unlocks the fascinating world of these fish, showing you how to set up and maintain the best tank for them. Written by an experienced livebearer hobbyist, this comprehensive guide will help you successfully keep any livebearer healthy and happy for many generations over many years.About the Author:Ted Dengler Coletti, Ph.D., is one of the founders of the Northeast Livebearer Association and also the founder of the Aquarium Hobby Historical Society
Introduction 5A New Look at Livebearers 7What Exactly is a Livebearer?The Joy of Keeping LivebearersReady, Set, Go!Water Quality, the Secret to a No-Fail Aquarium 19Biological FiltrationVegetative FiltrationChemical FiltrationDon't OverfeedWater Changes... Water Changes... Water Changes!Off to the StoreGetting the Right Gear 27Tank and StandAquascaping MaterialsFiltersHeatLightGF(C)IOther EquipmentEating Well 35Why Your Choice of Food is So ImportantAll You Really Need to Know About Fish FoodThe Optimal Livebearer DietSelecting Your Stock and Keeping It Healthy 43An Avoidance ChecklistWhat to Look ForOther Sources for LivebearersGetting Them HomeAcclimationPlaying DoctorLivebearer Aquariums 51The Community AquariumA Livebearer CommunitySpecies TanksThe Breeder SetupThe FishroomFish Tubs and Water GardensWho Am I? 69Family PoeciliidaeFamily GoodeidaeFamily AnablepidaeFamily HemirhamphidaeWhat's Next? 97Aquarium ClubsOnline Aquarium Websites and ForumsThe Show CircuitSelling Your FishLearning More about LivebearersResources 104Index 105
