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The Guide to Owning Bettas
Price: $7.95
(64 Pages; Bettas) - $7.95
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Long highly regarded because of their pugnacity and the use to which their natural instincts could be put in Asian fish-fighting contests, siamese fighting fish now are acclaimed more for their beautiful colors and the flowing majesty of their fins. Offering the added advantage of being able to live in extremely small aquaria, siamese fighting fish also breed very readily.This book, fully illustrated throughout with full-color photos, tells readers exactly how to go about keeping siamese fighting fish in the best of health and how to progress into becoming successful breeders and raisers of one of the most justly popular species on the aquarium scene.Contents include:IntroductionHistorical DataPhysiologicalCare and MaintenanceDiseasesBreeding and Rearing of YoungMass ProductionShow Standards and Betta Competitions
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The Guide to Starting a Marine Aquarium
Price: $7.95
(64 Pages) - $7.95
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People, even experienced aquarists, wanting to set up their first marine aquarium often hesitate because they believe the process may be too complicated to get involved with.This book dispels that mistaken belief right off the bat, quickly proving to readers that the system it advocates has been specifically designed to keep the marine aquarium simple: simple to understand, simple to set up, simple to maintain and keep healthy, but wonderfully satisfying in the great amount of pleasure it delivers and the sense of accomplishment to be derived from its ownership.Contents include:Keeping It SimpleThe Tank ItselfFiltration and AerationFishes for the KISS SystemFeeding Your Marine FishesHealth Concerns
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The Simple Guide To Freshwater Aquariums
Price: $17.95
(243 Pages; Paperback) - $17.95
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The key to becoming a dedicated aquarium hobbyist is to succeed with your first aquarium. The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums concentrates on providing you with a complete plan and all the information you need to choose and use the right-for-you aquarium equipment and the right-for-you fish and plants: it wants you to succeed. The information is presented in a completely straightforward text that's easy to read, easy to understand - and very definitely easy to put to good use. Author David E. Boruichowitz is Editor in Chief of Tropical Fish Hobbyist magazine. He has been an aquarist and fish breeder for nearly half a century. During that time he has become a student of not only tropical fish themselves but also all of the aquaristic systems and equipment that have evolved over the years. David has worked tirelessly through his books and magazine articles to make sure that beginners are put onto the right track. This book is the result of David's commitment to turn new aquarium owners into long-time tropical fish hobbyists.
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The Simple Guide To Marine Aquariums
Price: $17.95
(232 Pages; Paperback) - $17.95
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The fundamental beliefs about keeping marine aquariums have changed. Once thought to be far too difficult for mere mortals, a successful marine aquarium is now well within the grasp of any interested hobbyist. One of the biggest reasons for the increased emphasis on saltwater fishes and invertebrates in aquarium hobby is that technological advances in aquarium equipment, coupled with advances in knowledge about marine biology, have made the keeping of marine animals of all types easier than it has ever been before. The tanks themselves are better, synthetic sea salts are better, filtration equipment is better, and lighting systems are better. These improvements add up to making it much simpler than it once was for aquarium hobbyists to reap the rewards that the marine end of the aquarium hobby can bring---including actually being able to set up a miniature coral reef and enjoy its fascinating, colorful diversity of life forms.Contents include:Mini-reef aquariumsModern aquarium practicesEcologically sound adviceFiltrationLightingWaterFish-only marine tanksCompatibility
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The Simple Guide to Mini-Reef Aquariums
Price: $17.95
(224 pages; Paperback) - $17.95
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"Simple Guide" format includes lots of photos, tips, and sidebars to make finding and using information simple. Sidebars and tip boxes will assist readers with the most essential-to-know information on these fishes.Extensive references and resources provide useful information for anyone interested in starting their own mini-reef aquarium. Many hobbyists strive to eventually be able to care for a successful reef aquarium. This book provides the basics in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand way that should result in success for even the most novice reef enthusiast. Covers the most common and easiest to care for species for reef inhabitants that are frequently available in pet shops. Provides current and accurate information on all aspects of mini-reef aquariums. Addresses the most common problems and solutions associated with keeping mini-reef aquariums.Author: Jeffrey Kurtz
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The Super Simple Guide to Container Garden Ponds
Price: $9.95
(135 Pages; Paperback) - $9.95
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Everything you need to know in order to add one of these special water features to your home decor. This book covers a wide range of container garden pond styles from the most popular to the most unique. The author is a well-known aquarist in both the United States and England and has published extensively on water features and livebearing fishes. Here, he compiles all the necessary information so that potential owners of these water features can educate and prepare themselves properly. Includes information on : Combating algae problemsPreventing mosquitoesHomemade unitsInformal and formal featuresWall mounted featuresSuitable plant and fish speciesUsing bamboo in your features
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Ultimate Marine Aquariums
Price: $39.95
(192 Pages; Hardcover) - $39.95
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Glorious insider profiles of 50 world-class marine aquariums,with priceless advice on how they were planned and set up, and how they are kept healthy and vibrant. This book includes profiles of reef aquariums, fish-only tanks, and a wide range of approaches to creating a state of the art marine system, ranging from simplified natural systems to high tech designs. Contains irresistable photographs of outstanding marine aquariums each with a detailed description of the planning, equipment, livestock selection, and husbandry practices that make it work. Leading aquarists give the newcomer tips, admit their own mistakes and give ideas for succeeding with their own saltwater tanks, both large and small.
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