Discover the captivating world of tropical freshwater fish with this full-color guide. Packed with full-color photos and illustrations, Essential Tropical Fish: Species Guide will help you identify and appreciate many of the most common species. From lively livebearers and graceful catfish to vibrant characins, majestic angels, colorful cichlids, and more. Whether you're an avid enthusiast, a beginner in fishkeeping, or simply mesmerized by aquatic...

From young fish called fry to the whale shark--the largest fish--young readers will get a look at how some fish adapt in weird ways to their environment in order to survive. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.

Twice as long as humans are tall, the great white shark is the largest predatory fish in the ocean. This fish will go through 20,000 teeth over its lifetime. Read all about the fish made famous by the movie Jaws.

Duck, Frog, and Fish live in the pond and introduce readers to their home: showing what plants grow on the banks, which plants thrive in the pond water, and even what tadpoles look like.

The seahorse is an amazing fish that is, a wonderful aquarium inhabitant, despite the fact that they are not, as easy to care for as most fish. There are approximately 52 species to delight the aquarist and they can be, kept on their own or with other fish and certain invertebrates. This book will introduce you to these fish by looking at the different species, discussing their appearance and biology, typical seahorse behavior, their feeding requirements,...

The Easiest, Fastest and Cheapest way to achieve Crystal Clear Water Every fish keepers first priority is the health and happiness of their fish. But their second is having a beautiful looking tank! Ever wondered how some aquariums have crystal clear water but you just can't get yours that clear? Well it's pretty simple to achieve! With a few tweaks to some errors that most beginners make and a few implementations of effective tools you can easily...

Betta Fish Basics: A Handbook for Beginners is a must-have guide for anyone who wants to learn how to care for these beautiful and fascinating fish. Whether you're setting up your first Betta tank or looking for expert tips on feeding, breeding, and troubleshooting, this handbook has you covered. You'll discover:The origins, physical characteristics, natural habitat, and key facts of Betta fishHow to select the right tank size, temperature, water...

Alta California contained most of the land that makes up what is now the Southwest. In 1821, the land was controlled by Mexico. Its leaders made many changes including ending the Spanish mission system. Alta California became more diverse as its economy grew and changed. Explore the history of Alta California with this primary source title that builds students' reading skills and promotes civics and social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary...

The book collection "Aquaponics systems, fish" is intended to disseminate the sciences of synergistic food production such as aquaponics. This food production system is accessible to the general public and eliminates many of the current problems related to food supply. In this third volume, the chapter referring to the interaction of fish in the aquaponic system will be mentioned, especially referring to specific issues of fish farming. The fifth...

Excerpt: "The scope of the present work is to give in a concise form an account of the principal facts relating to the structure, classification, and life-history of Fishes. It is intended to meet the requirements of those who are desirous of studying the elements of Ichthyology; to serve as a book of reference to zoologists generally; and, finally, to supply those who, like travellers, have frequent opportunities of observing fishes, with a ready...