Joey is a little fish. Joey never stays in Mother Mam's mouth where it's safe. He'd much rather swim around outside and explore Mam wants to make sure he's safe, but when she gets into trouble, will Joey be the one to save her ? A wonderful anytime book for parents to read to children, and also a great book for learner to read alone. Many colorful illustration that capture life of fish's family.

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

Suitable as an invaluable reference for all Tropical Fish Keepers and Hobbyists, wanting to know the tricks on having healthy thriving tropical fish free of disease. The Discus Book (For the Dedicated Aquarist) first Published in 1989 has been re-written and published on Kindle as a Digital Ebook Edition on Amazon for all Discus Fish Lovers Around the World. 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. "Author: Alastair R Agutter, began keeping and breeding tropical fish cichlids as a hobbyist from the age of 9 years, now with over 46 years experience." Over Twelve Chapters in this Book with original photographs. 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 For the Successful Breeding of All Cichlids: 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. Authors Editorial and Review: "This book has been a favourite with Tropical Fish Keepers for now 25 years. The Discus Fish, King of the Aquarium is the hardest species to breed and keep in captivity. By following the routines and methods in this book, ensures any hobbyist can keep successfully any type of tropical fish, be it a community aquarium full of tropical fishes, or seeking to specially breed cichlids and other species of interest successfully. The fish food menu's inside this book I think are very unique, where folk can make up large amounts of specially prepared food that can be frozen down and used when required, creating vast savings on fish food and providing the very best for your fish, with a high protein diet and with all the essential vitamins and nutrients, for healthy thriving fish. Some times the old ways are still always the best ways" - Alastair R Agutter. Build An Optimal Trickle Filtration System: 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. The Discus Book - Published in Paperback and Digital Book Editions is available world-wide

Living work of art, consumer commodity, scientific hero and environmental menace: the humble goldfish is the ultimate human cultural artefact. A creature of supposedly little memory and short lifespan, it has universal appeal. In ancient China, goldfish were saved from predators in acts of religious reverence and selectively bred for their glittering grace. In the East, they became the subject of exquisite art, regarded as living flowers that moved, while in the West, they became ubiquitous residents of the Victorian parlour. Cheap and eminently available, today they are bred by the millions for the growing domestic pet market, while also proving to be important to laboratory studies of perception, vision and intelligence. In this illuminating homage to the goldfish, Anna Marie Roos challenges the cultural preconceptions of a creature often thought to be common and disposable, as she blends art and science to trace the surprising and intriguing history of this much-loved animal.

The appeal of Goldfish and the charming story of Glitter, lost and rescued in a short story to warm the heart of any adult or child. A non-fiction memoir of the Author and modern history set in the 1950's.

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.

A solid beginner's guide to Mollies, which includes tank requirements, feeding tips, and breeding instructions, among many other helpful sections. Mollies are easy to care for with this book and very little rivals the life and beauty of a well-established tank full of this community fish.

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.

Greetings; here you will be introduced to a myriad of organisms suitable for keeping in small (forty gallons and less) marine systems; with pertinent critical notes on their selection, introduction and care. It is my earnest hope/desire that you be successful; and my further fervent belief that after a life time well-spent in the field that you will learn sufficiently through this exposure to be so. Sorting through all that's offered, available in the ornamental marine livestock trade is a daunting task; and one fraught with dangers... Many, most of the life offered is not "mix-able"; too much of it is unsuitable for small aquarium use. Not to worry There's still a huge assemblage of biota to discover, enjoy for you to choose from (or be chosen).

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Keeping bright, colorful, exotic saltwater fish healthy and thriving for years in a saltwater aquarium is the norm for the pros. Now YOU have the chance to learn how the experts create stunning saltwater aquariums filled with beautiful fish.

Expert Teacher After over 28 years of working with saltwater aquariums, Laurren Schmoyer has penned his vast experience into a proven system for creating and maintaining amazing underwater paradises. This system guides you through each step, breaking down technical concepts into easy-to-understand language. It is packed with pictures to guide you through each step.

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.

Get Expert Results You will discover what really keeps these magnificent creatures alive and content for years as well as expert techniques to feeding and caring for your aquarium. This guide removes guesswork; allowing you to have the same amazing results as the pros.

Tips and Techniques to a Thriving Aquarium This guide will help you build a strong foundation of saltwater knowledge, ensuring a fun and fulfilling fish keeping future. All it takes is the right equipment and expert advice to be able to select healthy fish and keep them thriving in an aquarium.

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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.

Saltwater Fish and Reef Tanks is the premier source of information for new "and" experienced saltwater aquarium owners. If you want a happy, stable, colorful, and healthy saltwater aquarium, read this book. The author is a long-time reef enthusiast and past store owner. This book was written as an explanation and road-map to a positive experience in the saltwater hobby.
Neil Barnhart called Saltwater Fish and Reef Tanks, ""a must have for anyone interested in starting in the hobby,"" and went on to say he'd been ""in the hobby for 5 years now"" and can ""finally understand things"" he was ""embarrassed to ask the store guy""
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Mr. Blanchard walks the reader through the process of owning a saltwater aquarium from the perspective of a beginner. Starting with his initial experience in the hobby and ending with a chapter on responsible reef-keeping, the reader is offered a vast amount of information that usually costs the aquarist quite a bit of time and money to obtain; the precise reason most hobbyists quit within the first year.
Not only is almost every aspect of owning your first saltwater tank in this book, but Zechariah explains it in an easy-to-understand conversational-tone. The reader is encouraged to make copies of tables provided in the book and use them for maintenance logs, testing logs, and aquarium cost calculations. There is an extensive amount of information about the cycling period, water parameters and testing, necessary equipment, picking healthy livestock, acclimation of livestock, coral coloration, and lots more.
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Topics:
Before the Decision to Buy
Deciding on Tank Size
The Aquarium Cycle and Biological Filtration
Setup Checklist
Bringing Home Livestock
Acclimating Livestock
Feeding the Aquarium
Maintaining Your Tank
Water Testing Log Sheet
General Maintenance Log Sheet
Specifics on Water and Water Quality
Salts
Selecting Healthy Livestock
Refugiums
How to Move a Tank
Local Markets
Marine Ich
Do I Need Invertebrates?
Responsible Reef Keeping
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The Discus Book Tropical Fish Keeping Special Edition - Celebrating 25 Years For Natural Aquariums, Healthy Diets, Fish Care and more..... "The Discus Book" first published in 1989, now celebrating 25 years in 2014 with this full colour special edition. Description of the Book: This Book is for all Tropical Fish Hobbyists and enthusiasts. Where you will find inside the book proven methods for the successful keeping of any tropical fish, always healthy and disease free...... This "Special Edition" is for all Tropical Fish Keeping enthusiasts of all ages. With a blaze of fabulous colour plates and pictures, including images and photographs from the breeders first book 25 years ago and now these archive images serving as a time capsule in book form, for every Aquarist to study, reminisce and enjoy Where many of the old methods are still always the best Covering Fish Care for Discus, Cichlids and other Tropical Fish species. Natural Aquariums, Successful Breeding of Cichlids, Community Fish Aquariums, Filtration, Lighting, Suitable Plants, Special Recipes in the book for Preparing High Protein Fish Food to ensure your tropical fish are always healthy and thriving......... "Author: Alastair R Agutter, began keeping and breeding tropical fish cichlids as a hobbyist from the age of 9 years, now with over 46 years experience." CONTENTS OF THE BOOK: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS The Discus Book celebrating 25 years on since the 1st Edition was written, the advancements and specie strains since those early pioneers of breeding. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Book and the concerns expressed even 25 years later after writing this book in hard copy. CHAPTER ONE The Discus and its Natural Environment. CHAPTER TWO The Wild Discus Species from South America. CHAPTER THREE The Importance of the Correct Aquarium. CHAPTER FOUR Live and Prepared Foods for the Discus Diet. CHAPTER FIVE The Requirements for Discus Fish Filtration. CHAPTER SIX The Genetics and Different Strains of Discus Fish. CHAPTER SEVEN The Lighting and Electrical Needs. CHAPTER EIGHT Collecting and Purchasing the Correct Fish. CHAPTER NINE The Correct Water and Techniques. CHAPTER TEN The Spawning of Symphysodon (the hard work begins). CHAPTER ELEVEN A Natural Discus Fish Aquarium with suggested Plant Species and Equipment, for a stunning aquarium. CHAPTER TWELVE The type of other Fish species you can enjoy and have with Discus Fish in a Community Aquarium. CHAPTER THIRTEEN Fish Care and the important points for having healthy Discus Fish and other Tropical fish species by forming a bond and routine. CHAPTER FOURTEEN Identifying Symptoms of the Discus Fish diseased and other Tropical Fish species, the remedies and the steps you can take to try and cure. CHAPTER FIFTHTEEN Concluding points and other related resources and places of interest on the World Wide Web for following your passion and interest.