Livebearers
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This book provides advice about species selection, tank setup, maintenance, and the best way to achieve breeding success.
Nature and Nurture61Where in the World?8An ancient tradition8Patterns of distribution9Breeding potential10From the sea to freshwater11Lifestyles of livebearers12Predation and adaptation14Parasites and pairing16Foreign introductions of livebearers17Endangered species182The Different Groups20Making Choices21Be patient!25Classification25Family Goodeidae: goodeids or Mexican livebearers29Family Anablepidae: four-eyes and related species37Family Poeciliidae: guppies and related species39Family Hemirhamphidae: halfbeaks553Characteristics and Care58Defining characteristics58Other sensory organs59Respiration61Fin structures61The copulatory organ62Housing options65Positioning the aquarium66Plan ahead67How many fish?68Filtration systems68Heating control70Lighting72Aquarium gravel72Planting schemes74Choosing aquarium plants74Planting considerations76Rocks and woodwork77Water chemistry79Other special housing needs834Feeding Habits and Food84Mouthparts84The digestive tract and diet85Greenstuff86Color foods86Live foods87Meat91Varying the diet915Reproduction92Breeding success92Reproductive habits93Size and survival95Hybridization95Mate choice98Gender determination99Other reproductive triggers101Brood size101The breeding environment102Rearing the young105Growth rates106Genetics1076Lifespan and Diseases110Lifespan and temperature110Signs of aging110Treatment tanks111Signs of illness112Fungal diseases112Bacterial diseases113Parasites115Noninfectious illness1187Popular Livebearers120Family Goodeidae120Family Anablepidae123Family Poeciliidae124Family Hemirhamphidae137Further Reading138Websites138Glossary139Index141
