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Marine aquarium hobbyists will find a wealth of information here, complemented with vivid close-up color photos of all invertebrates described.

Prospective tropical aquarium hobbyists will find vital information on many fish varietiescichlids, swordtails, and many others. Readers will find tips on species identification, feeding, behavior, approximate and purchase prices. Quick-check data requirements are given regarding aquarium size, water temperature, food, compatibility with other fish, and much more.

Saltwater fish and invertebrates require specialized aquarium care. This book advises on maintaining correct water chemistry and temperature, and describes scores of marine fish and sea animals that are suitable to get an inexperienced hobbyist started. Readers will find tips on species identification, feeding, behavior, approximate and purchase prices.

Provides accurate and reliable information for the diagnosis and treatment of common fish diseases. Includes bacterial diseases, protozoan diseases, viral diseases, fungal infections, worms and flukes, and less common diseases. Also includes basic tips on how to predict and avoid disease outbreaks in the aquarium.

Must-have handbook for aquarium hobbyists who want to move from accidental spawns to successful fish breeding. Discusses why to breed, how to breed, and what to do after breeding. Readers learn about fish biology, aquarium environment, specialized equipment, adult nutrition, and fry care. Includes 37 descriptions of popular fish species with detailed breeding and care instructions.

The 101 Best Saltwater Fishes teaches you how to choose and keep hardy, brilliant, fascinating species that will thrive in your home aquarium. Plus, learn about thirty-three species to avoid!

The 101 Best Saltwater Fishes teaches you how to choose and keep hardy, brilliant, fascinating species that will thrive in your home aquarium. Plus, learn about thirty-three species to avoid!

Detailed information and many underwater photographs of over 350 different species of these interesting and numerous fish. Formatted for quick and easy reference. Contains hundreds of facts about habitats, behavior, and husbandry, including details of ideal aquarium setups for each species. Over 1000 color photographs. Hardcover; 240 pages.

Part III of Michael's Reef Fishes Series, this authoritative guide covers Angelfishes and Butterflyfishes, plus ten additional fish families including Jack, Sweetlips, Drums, Goatfish and more. Detailed information, featuring biology and expert captive care advice, is designed to help anyone maintain these fish at peak condition in a marine aquarium. 700 close-up photographs of fishes in their natural habitats. Hardcover; 344 pages.Reef Fishes, Vol. 1 and Reef Fishes, Vol. II also available.

Part II of Michael's Reef Fishes Series, this book covers expert captive care of Basslets, Dottybacks, Hawkfishes, and seven morepopular aquarium fish families. Covers native distribution, captive housing requirements, biology, and much more. Beautiful color photographs on almost every page. Hardcover; 296 pages.Reef Fishes, Vol. 1 and Reef Fishes, Vol. III also available.