The cartilaginous fishes; sharks, rays, skates and the weird chimaeras have always fascinated humans; the sharks for over-blown fear of attack (more people are killed every year by falling aircraft tools, pigs, tripping over shoelaces...); all for their grace and beauty. I have personally campaigned for decades, trying to educate people; for their protection in the wild as well as for their careful selection and adequate care by folks who would take the plunge in caring for them in captivity. It is indeed a travesty that tens of millions of sharks are fished for their fins alone; the rest of the animal usually returned as waste to the sea. I have tasted the slimy, tasteless liquid that is shark fin soup... As unacceptable to me is the mis-stocking and inadequate care afforded sharks and rays placed in too small environments; improperly filtered/maintained, and/or mis-fed and lost prematurely. It is my fervent goat to help you avoid these major sources of mortality through this written work.

THE Betta, scientifically Betta splendens, aka the Siamese Fighting Fish, is likely only second to the common goldfish as the most commonly kept pet-fish; and rightly so. Bettas are hardwired tough, easily able to survive being abruptly moved, having a wide range of tolerance for variable water quality, a ready acceptance of foods, and innate resistance to most diseases. Despite these positive human-use traits, way too many Betta splendens meet their fate unduly and too soon. What they do need is simple: steadily warm (tropical) system conditions with either provision of simple filtration, or steady change out of water with new that is suitable; and adequate nutrition. In this small book the simple requirements of this species captive care will be revealed in a pleasing manner; as it is my express desire that you too become a successful Betta keeper.

What would you do if you were a fish? Blow bubbles of course, but not just any bubbles. Bright, beautiful, bubbles. Red, blue, and many more colored bubbles. Yes, that's what you would do Come learn your colors with Berry The Goldfish

Of all the facets (to put it nicely) of marine aquarium keeping that turn off hobbyists, likely none surpasses dealing with pest algae. Normal maintenance of our systems can be a breeze; not taking much time or physical exercise, given that time in investigation and proper set-up has been accomplished. However, run-away algal problems can be proverbial plagues... not only ugly to even smelly messes, but a root cause of livestock malingering and loss. The purpose of this book is to share with you how to avoid pest algae problems; and if they do occur, how to identify the source/s, the algae themselves and effectively solve (reduce to eliminate) noisome, unwelcome algae from your tanks. Avoiding Algae Problems: From the start, I want to impress upon you that while algae presence to some degree is entirely natural; to be expected in all systems suitable to support aquatic life; and the situations where there is an overabundance of undesirable species biomass is not To put this another way; DO expect some appreciable algae presence/growth in any/all viable aquatic biological systems; and DO be aware, observant concerning their over-proliferation in your aquariums... pro-active in limiting their over-abundance; for several good reasons: Pest algaes penchant for overgrowing/crowding out other desired life, using up too much of nutrients and minerals you may want/need for other chemosynthetic, photosynthetic life; and importantly; to limit the amount/concentration of metabolites these algae produce that may mal-affect your livestock; sometimes profoundly.

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Two Popular Methods You will find two different approaches to setting up your aquarium. The current trend in saltwater fishkeeping is to set up new saltwater aquariums using live rock, also called FOWLR (Fish-Only-with-Live-Rock). Previously, the traditional method was to decorate with dead corals and/or synthetic decorations. Both practices have their advantages and this guide takes you through a step-by-step process to assembling the saltwater aquarium of your dreams - whichever method you decide.

The Secret to Stacking Live Rock You will learn the art to stacking live rock so that it creates underwater scenes which mimic ocean reefs. This book teaches you how the pros choose pieces of live rock and how to place and anchor these pieces. You will be able to replicate reef walls with large and small caverns through which fish can swim. You will discover secret techniques of this highly sought-after art.

Now You Too Can Be Confident Laurren's guide will help you choose a proper filtration system and all the necessary equipment. Learn how to select hardy fish, groups of fish and invertebrates that are compatible with each other, the ins and outs of a quarantine aquarium, and even the safest way to introduce fish into your aquarium. When you have completed these sections, you will feel confident to know which fish will thrive together.

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Ghost Knifefish are unique and beautiful creatures that can make stunning additions to the home aquarium. In order to take good care of your new pet you need to learn everything you can about them. Here you will find information about buying and raising Ghost Knifefish as well as tips for housing, Ease and Cost of Care, Fish Food, Pros and cons for Ghost Knifefish, Selecting, Caring, Habitat Requirements, Types of Food, Knife Fish Aquarium, as well as feeding, breeding, health problems and more all included. In this book you will find the answers to all of your questions about Ghost Knifefish - even those you didn't know you had By the end of this book you will be equipped with all the knowledge you need to give your Black Ghost Ghost Knifefish or Black Ghost, African Knifefish, Centipede Knifefish, Brown Ghost Knifefish, Glass Knifefish, Clown Knifefish, Zebra Knifefish and other Knifefish species the best care you can.

Small marine systems are "all the rage"; being cheaper to buy and operate, aquascape and livestock, and much easier to maintain than larger marine tanks. Being smaller and less money to purchase and keep however comes with some greater need for patience, more careful observation and limits on what one can easily, quickly or simply do. Smaller volumes of water are inherently less stable than larger... vacillating in temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and much more, and having difficulties much more quickly than larger volume systems. As with all endeavours in our lives, there is a series of compromises, trade-offs in putting together and maintaining a small saltwater tank. As you will see/read here, there are still many options in gear and avenues to explore in decorating and stocking a salty world of a few to several gallons. You won't have to become a multi-field scientist, but knowing more of the actual background facts and rationale will greatly add to your enjoyment and appreciation for what is involved here. Similarly; sorting through what is currently available in the way of tanks, lighting, filtration and other components is not as daunting as it appears on first brush. Take your time, and good notes... Consider each part of your proposed set-up individually... per your space available, budget, desires... and then consider those parts, aspects as they relate, impinge and impact on each other. "Rome wasn't built in a day" and neither will your system be completed in days or even months. In putting this little book together I have purposely selected some, but not all possible makes and models of gear presently available. As these are constantly changing, and some lines are improving, while others become obsolete, you must take on the task of keenly reading through pertinent hobbyist literature (e-magazines and pulp) as well as carefully (not with a grain, but a fifty gallon bag of salt mix) sorting through input of the several excellent blogs and bulletin boards for actual users' experience with smaller marine systems.

Hello, and welcome to the ever-wonderful field of aquariums. Thank you for allowing me to share with you the basics of goldfish care. You will find that though they've been human pets for centuries, and often referred to as "easy to keep," modern Goldfishes are quite different than commonly perceived. These minnows require a good deal more room than bowls can provide, attention to filtration, restraint in not over-feeding, and regular upkeep of their systems water quality. Not to worry; all will be revealed here.

The Discus Book Second Edition now in Paperback The Discus Book (For the Dedicated Aquarist) first Published in Hardback in 1989 and now a 2nd Edition in Paperback including colour photographs in addition to the original black and white pictures for all Discus Fish Lovers Around the World. "The Discus Book Second Edition Paperback (with Colour, Black & White Photographs) - Some of the Old Ways are Still Always The Best " With Pictures and Contributions from Dr. Eduard Schmidt-Focke, Dr Liv Singh Khasla, Paul Clayton, Jack Wattley, Nick Hulme and others. The book has some valuable changes and is an essential reference to breeding these beautiful species and keeping them successfully. Twelve Chapters in this Book. Covering: The Discus and Its Natural Environment. The Wild Species. The Importance of the Correct Aquarium. Menu's of Live and Prepared Foods for the Discus Diet. The Requirements for Discus Filtration. The Genetics of Discus the Different Strains. Lighting and Electrical Needs. Collecting and Purchasing the Right Fish. The Correct Water and Techniques. The Successful Spawning and Breeding of Discus. Diseases and Problems. The Concluding Points. The book can also be an invaluable reference and source for any Tropical Fish Hobbyist, especially Cichlid keepers, as the book covers breeding signs and behaviour patterns, the perfect water conditions and the importance of routines and keeping fish free from disease. Finally, complete details and diagrams of the Author's Power Vain Trickle Filtration System: designed for all large tropical fish tanks and achieving the optimal conditions in a naturally planted Aquarium, with techniques also on Lighting, to achieve even flowering of water plants using Mercury Vapour lighting on timers, for sun rise and sunsets.

Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine, an online magazine dedicated to the saltwater aquarist, is published monthly by Pomacanthus Publications, Inc at http: //www.advancedaquarist.com/. Articles include marine animal husbandry, proper tank setup, coral biology, and innovative ways for maintaining a marine aquarium. We rely heavily on science and scientists in the marine field to further our understanding in this area.

Everything you need to know about keeping sharks and shark fish as pets in your home aquarium. Guaranteed to answer all your questions and more, a must have guide for anyone passionate about sharks and shark fish. Includes shark and shark fish care, aquariums and tanks, pet shark species, feeding, diet, health, sharks to avoid, breeding, water chemistry and maintenance. The book is written in an easy and understandable style. In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Alex Halton covers all aspects of keeping sharks and shark fish in your home aquarium. The book is full of sound advice to answer all your questions.