Dive into the world of tropical fish with this colorful, easy-to-read guide. The comprehensive information, practical advice, and helpful tips, charts, and illustrations cover everything you need to know about caring for your new pets. From choosing among the countless varieties of tropical fish to where and how to set up your aquarium, Practical Pet Care: Tropical Fish is invaluable for hobbyists of all ages.
Dive into the world of tropical fish with this colorful, easy-to-read guide. The comprehensive information, practical advice, and helpful tips, charts, and illustrations cover everything you need to know about caring for your new pets. From choosing among the countless varieties of tropical fish to where and how to set up your aquarium, Practical Pet Care: Tropical Fish is invaluable for hobbyists of all ages.
Introducing Tropical Aquarium Fish 4How fish 'work' - biology and behavior 6Water - the fish's environment 8Popular Tropical Aquarium Fish 10Barbs 12Danios, Minnows, and Rasboras 14Tetras 16Catfish 18Anabantids 20Livebearers 22Setting up a Tropical Aquarium 24The Tank - choosing and siting 26The Tank - setting up and backgrounds 30Substrates - which type to choose 32Filtration - for good water quality 34Heating and Lighting 36Aquascaping - adding rocks and wood 38Water - treating, adding, and testing 40Aquarium Plants - creating a display 42Adding Fish - choosing the right ones 46Caring for Tropical Aquarium Fish 48Feeding - for good health 50Routine Aquarium Maintenance 52Health Care - symptoms and cures 56Developing Your Hobby 60Breeding Fish - and caring for fry 62