Description

Category:PetsFish & AquariumFish & Aquarium-Faq
Publisher: Dk Uk | ISBN: 9781405378826 | Pages: 400

From Cyprinids to Blennies and Koi, a new edition of this complete owner’s manual for keeping all types of fish Get the lowdown on keeping fish with this comprehensive guide for fish lovers. You’ll find everything you need to know on marine varieties to freshwater, tropical to coldwater, whether you keep them in indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. Identify your fish with a directory containing over 800 of the world’s most popular. Discover everything about them: from what they look like and how big they’ll grow, to what food they eat and whether they integrate with others. There’s expert advice on looking after your fish: from keeping and feeding to healthcare and how to breed. Plus, find directories of companion plants, pond and marine life to help you create the right environment.

About the Author

David Alderton, MA (Cantab.) grew up in a home surrounded by pets and originally trained to be a vet until an allergic dermatitis forced a change of career in his final year of study. Since then, David has used his experience, knowledge and passion for the subject to concentrate on writing about animals and the natural world. David also broadcasts regularly on television and radio, and has recently set up the website www.petinfoclub.com while his blog can be found at www.davidalderton.com His books have currently sold some 6.5 million copies worldwide and are available in 30 languages. He has won various awards for his work, including the Maxwell Medallion from the Dog Writers Association of America, and he is well-known as a columnist on various newspapers and magazines, as well as being the editor of "Practical Reptile Keeping"