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Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish by Alderton, David. is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish about?

Contents 7 Preface 11 How to use this book 12 INTRODUCTION TO FISHKEEPING 14 Diversity 15 What is a fish? 17 Evolution and classification 21 The popularity of fishkeeping 23 INTRODUCTION TO FRESHWATER FISH 26 What to consider 27 Setting up the tank 30 Choosing the tank 31 Lighting and heating 33 Filtration and aeration 35 Choosing plants 37 Preparing the tank 39 Brackish water 44 Choosing and introducing fish 45 Checking the water 47 Maintenance 48 Feeding the fish 49 Routine tasks 51 Illness and treatment 54 Health concerns 55 Breeding 60 Reproductive behavior 61 Breeding in aquariums 65 Fish genetics 71 DIRECTORY OF FRESHWATER FISH 74 Cyprinids 75 Danios 77 Rasboras 79 Barbs 83 Characoids 89 Predatory species 93 Larger vegetarian species 95 Tetras 97 Anabantoids 105 Bettas 105 Paradisefish and gouramis 109 Bushfish 115 Catfish 117 Armored catfish 121 Corydoras 123 Synodontids 127 Loricariids 129 Pimelodids 133 Bagrids 135 Cichlids 137 Angelfish 141 Discus 143 Dwarf cichlids 145 Asian and African cichlids 147 Lake Malawi cichlids 149 Lake Tanganyika cichlids 155 Livebearers 157 Swordtails 161 Platies 163 Guppies 166 Mollies 169 Killifish 171 Rainbowfish 177 Melanotaenia species 1

Who reads Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Alderton, David.
Language
EN
Category
science
Subjects
Science, Stem
Rating
4.34 / 5 (48 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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