Breeding Aquarium Fishes

Everything the fish hobbyist needs to know about breeding fish in tanks is here! Dozens of fish species are described and their mating habits outlined. Tables and charts reveal ideal tank breeding conditions. More than 30 striking, full-color photos and dozens of precise line drawings!

"Mating, spawning & rearing methods for over 90 species"--P. [1] of cover.

Keeping and Breeding Aquarium Fishes deals with the aquarium as a going concern, on the factors which enter into the maintenance of this state, and on fish breeding. Cold-water and goldfish enthusiasts may complain that the tropicals seem to get an overweight share of the text. This is because they need it. This book is not concerned with fancy varieties or show standards, except so far as they need special conditions for maintenance or breeding. The book opens with a chapter on the elements of a balanced aquarium, covering tanks, plants, and aquarium snails. This is followed by separate chapters on anatomy and physiology of fishes, fish foods and feeding, the principles of aquarium keeping, the process of setting up a tank, lighting and heating; and the aeration, filtration, and circulation of the water. Subsequent chapters deal with and aquarium rooms with breeding batteries; the breeding of livebearers, egg scatterers, anabantids, and cichlids; types of fish disease, and keeping saltwater fishes.

This book deals with recent and upcoming technologies of breeding freshwater ornamental fish. It covers in detail areas such as status, breeding techniques, food and health management and marketing of freshwater ornamental fishes. There is a separate chapter on breeding of indigenous freshwater ornamental fishes. Emphasis is given on national and international legislation related to ornamental fish export and import. The book contains a useful chapter on the importance and role of ornamental plants and accessories. Aquarium making, decoration, water quality management and maintenance have also been well explained for hobbyists. This title has been co-published with NIPA. Not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

For many hobbyists, breeding their fishes is the ultimate test of success. Often, this is no small feat since many popular aquarium fishes can be very difficult and demanding under even the best of conditions. The Super Simple Guide to Breeding Freshwater Fishes is an-easy-to-read yet comprehensive book that covers the most popular and most commonly bred aquarium fishes in the world. In it you'll find information on: History of breeding fishes in aquaria, Conditioning the adults, Raising the fry, Disease prevention, Methods of reproduction. Book jacket.