Bettas and Gouramis
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This book provides straightforward advice about species selection, tank setup, maintenance, and the best way to achieve breeding success.
Nature and Nurture61.Where in the World?8A changing landscape8Different ways of breathing air10The earliest anabantoid?13New World links14Why have labyrinth organs?15Obtaining oxygen16What's in a name?172.The Different Groups18Making choices18Making a decision21Classification22How the system works23Asian labyrinth fish25Family Belontiidae25Family Helostomatidae44Family Luciocephalidae45Family Osphronemidae47Asian/African labyrinth fish50Family Anabantidae50African labyrinth fish513.Characteristics and Care54Anabantoid characteristics54The labyrinth organ55The swim bladder and sound56The lateral line56Locomotion57Stocking densities58Choosing an aquarium59Positioning the aquarium60Cleanliness61The aquarium floor61Planting62Decor within the tank64Powered equipment66Filtration68Water chemistry70Water changes71Brackish surroundings72Filling the tank734.Feeding Habits and Food74Mouth factors74Hunting techniques76Farm feeding78A basic diet79Micronutrients80Aquarium diets81Other prepared foods82Greenstuff83Live foods83Predatory anabantoids845.Reproduction88Planning ahead88Encouraging spawning behavior89Reproductive strategies92Development of the labyrinth organ98Color-breeding in Betta splendens996.Lifespan and Diseases102General precautions102Preventing disease103Managing sickness1047.Popular Anabantoids112Family Belontiidae112Family Anabantidae132Family Osphronemidae135Family Helostomatidae136Family Luciocephalidae137Further Reading138Websites138Glossary139Index141
