Overview
From guppies to goldfish, this fantastic pocket-sized guide will give you a broad understanding of aquarium fish. Whether you are an expert or a fledgling fan, this handy book is packed with advice on how to ensure your fish has the best environment to thrive in.Synopsis
From guppies to goldfish, this fantastic pocket-sized guide will give you a broad understanding of aquarium fish. Whether you are an expert or a fledgling fan, this handy book is packed with advice on how to ensure your fish has the best environment to thrive in.
Library Journal
This illustrated, compact guide provides general information on the choice and care of fish, natural habitats, required aquarium conditions, and specific details on freshwater and marine tropical and coldwater fishes. Data for each species include family, common name, maximum adult size, physical characteristics of species, habitat, range, geographical distribution, peculiarities of species, alternative names, and a small, attractive photograph showing the male of the species. Key identification features are labeled; diet requirements, temperament, and tank levels where a particular fish dwells are described. Though this handbook is modestly priced in comparison with Nick Dakin's Macmillan Book of the Marine Aquarium ( LJ 8/93), the physically larger Macmillan volume gives more information on each species and fuller detail on the required aquarium conditions and suitable accompanying fish. Still, this book would be useful as a circulating volume for general collections where needed. --Judith B. Barnett, Pell Marine Science Lib., Univ. of Rhode Island, Kingston