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Wondering what to feed your fish or how to poultice your pony? This book contains detailed information on feeding, housing, breeding, and detecting and treating ailments for nine different species. Color photos throughout help identify health concerns like feather loss, cat flu, and skin allergies. Diseases are alphabetized by breed for easy reference. ... Read more

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Published in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose tropical fish and how best to look after them.If you already own or are planning to buy tropical fish this easy-to-use introductory guide is a must. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care with sections on aquaria, feeding, compatible species, water plants and maintenance.Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA, this book will help you ensure that you are giving your fish the best possible care. ... Read more

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Dr. Myron Gordon, Fish Geneticist of the New York Aquarium, New York Zoological Society ... Read more

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Bettas are a unique tropical fish with attractive features. This handy book makes it easy and fun to find favorites from the many different types of bettas, and is a great tool to help make the best care choices for these colorful fish. ... Read more

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Packed with information!
An indispensable resource for recent and veteran betta fanciers, this text does not burden the reader with esoteric details concerning betta genetics and pigmentation, nor is excessive attention paid to the diversity of wild bettas which amateur hobbyists will never see.(Much of this detail is covered in _The Betta Handbook_ by Goldstein.)_Aquarium Care of Bettas_ discusses how to give your betta a good life, simple things like providing him more room to move and breathe in or adding salt to the water or changing the water often, all of which can make a huge difference in quality of life.The text is lively and accessible, with plenty of full-color pictures demonstrating types of Betta splendens.Consultation of this book can be the beginning of an inquiry into whether to provide heat and filtration to a betta tank;research online reveals that so many small heaters can cook the fish.I have consulted my copy several times already and will continue to do so.

Pristine condition, as described!
The book was exactly how it was described. I am very pleased with my purchase.

Quite Good Book!
This book features basic tips on caring bettas, example tank sizes for betta, amount of feeding and treatments of various diseases. Inside the book contains many tips and pictures about betta. This book is good for starters, but quite simple for experts. Actually, many websites also provide good tips on caring a betta. Anyway, I like this book.

an introduction of bettas for beginner
this book provides basic knowledge about care of bettas.very useful.anybody who would like to learn more about betta will find it valuable.

A very informative little book.
I bought this book for my Mom, she has a new male Betta. We learned so much and the pictures are colorful. We were also happy it arrived so quickly.....thank you!!!! ... Read more

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This book simplifies the setup of a freshwater aquarium.Find out the items necessary to maintain an attractive and thriving aquarium, from equipment and décor to the best food choices for your aquatic pets. ... Read more

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Better books out there for the beginner
25 years ago I kept 12+ aquariums and thought I would buy a couple of books to get back in the swing of things.I bought this book thinking it was going to be refresher...man was I wrong.As soon as I saw the fake color of the fish on the cover I knew I was being hooked by a slick "Animal Planet Book"

This book poorly attempts to instruct the reader by explaining topics only half way.For the "Absolute Uniformed" this will seem like lots of good information, however the key points could be made much more simply and clearly in half the number of pages.

This book completely misses the opportunity to include "How To Pictures" and illustrations to support the text.A picture is worth a thousand words...but I guess that well known clique is missed by the "Animal Planet's" publication staff.

I would strongly recommend as an alternative "Setting Up a Tropical Aquarium Week by Week" by Stuart Thraves.This book has 10 times the information in twice the number of pages and has excellent illustrations to support the text. It is well organized so that it can be used as a reference because undoubtedly the average new enthusiast will need to read sections as issues arise.

Excellent Book
I bougth this book because I am planning to buy an aquarium and I don't have any idea abouth this subject. I really enjoyed reading this book because it is simple, and gave me a very good picture of the things that I need to do to set up an aquarium successfully. It gives a very good introduction if you are not familiar with aquariums. This book is a must if you are getting your first aquarium.

Very good
This book gives a very comprehensive overview of all aspects one would want to explore when keeping a freshwater fish tank.

A useful, attractive and easy manual you have here.
If you're a first-time aquarium owner interested in the basics of setting up a freshwater aquarium, Freshwater Aquariums is the perfect starting point. Envision a simple, easily-followed book packing in colorful photos to illustrate fish care and set-up, tips on species selection and maintenance, and colorful charts and sidebars of fish information and you will realize what a useful, attractive and easy manual you have here.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch ... Read more

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This expert guide provides up-to-date information on keeping goldfish healthy in home aquariums.It covers a wide range of common issues with goldfish care, and contains identifying photos for many of the most popular and easily obtained goldfish species.
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Very informative for our gold fish we are trying to take care of for our kids.
I think this book has become very handy with trying to learn more things on how to keep our fish alive longer and help them be healthy..Very good book. I would highly recommend gold fish lovers to get this book here. ... Read more

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This functional book contains information on creating, stocking, and maintaining garden ponds of all sizes, and offers advice on issues like pond and plant maintenance, species selection, and health care. ... Read more

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Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation
Part of the superbly produced 'Animal Planet & Pet Care Library' series from T.F.H. Publications, "Setup And Care Of Garden Ponds" by Terry Anne Barber is a profusely illustrated, step-by-step instruction guide covering all aspects of creating, planting, stocking, and maintaining a garden pond of any size appropriate for the available terrain. There are many factors involved, including the benefits of garden ponds, determining the desired pond size and shape, choosing and planting garden pond compatible plants, selecting the proper fish and other aquatic animal life for the pond, keeping the water in a pond healthy and avoiding such biohazards as mosquito breeding, and what is necessary to enjoy a garden pond in every season of the year. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, "Setup And Care Of Garden Ponds" is enthusiastically recommended for anyone contemplating the creation or renewal of a garden pond. ... Read more

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The oscar is an intelligent and enjoyable fish to own. From selection to health and nutrition concerns, this book helps take the guesswork out of taking the best care of oscars in a home aquarium. ... Read more

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Great source if information for Oscar lovers
The book covers in detail all aspects of biology and care of these beautiful fish.
It may be of a great help both for beginers and also for experienced aquarist.
Pictures are of great quality and the information provided are simple and accurate.

Basic......very basic.
This book has many quality pictures but the info would only be helpful to a new aquarist interested in owning an oscar or two.I've counted at least two typos as well.This hints at a hasty release of this book possibly to turn a quick profit.There is not much attention payed to diseases and disorders of oscars.So in fewer words.....this book is meh.

Aquarium Care of Oscars
Fast delivery & like new condition. Definately a thumbs up!

Very basic stuff
Still it is easy to read, and there are some interesting facts. Primarily for beginners, and as such pretty good in my opinion. ... Read more

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These unusual looking marine fish need a steady diet of plankton to stay healthy and active. Here is a wealth of advice and information for aquarium hobbyists on keeping seahorses of different varieties. Barron's comprehensive Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are heavily illustrated and filled with useful information. They instruct owners on how to care for their dogs, cats, birds, fish, and other animals. Books give advice on purchasing and acquiring, health care, feeding, and much more. Clear, straightforward texts are accompanied by high-quality full-color photos and anatomically accurate line art, as well as helpful tables and charts. ... Read more

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Very informational...
... in under 100 pages!
I wish it had gotten more in depth on variously commonly kept species, and gotten more in depth about breeding...
This is a great introductory book on how to set up your aquarium for seahorses and gives a decent overview of feeding and nutrition. Supplement this book with more species specific information, which can be found online in the various forums about seahorse keeping.

Alright
This book is very small.It gives a brief description of each of the major breeds of seahorses.I was hoping for more specific and detailed information for those of us who want to learn to raise them.You also definately need an additional saltwater aquarium book.

Good info!
I've always thought seahorses were unique and would like to learn to care for them and set up my own aquarium. I never realized how many different breeds there are! This book gives a lot of information about how to care for seahorses and equipment you need. It also talks about their different habits and how to get the most out of your pet. It doesn't give a whole lot of information on caring for your salt water acquarium. It seems it's for people who already know the basics, even though it gives you good information on how to care for your seahorses in the saltwater tank.If you don't know a lot about saltwater acquariums (like me) I would suggest buying this book along with Saltwater Acquariums for Dummies. But all in all it is a good book! ... Read more