Author:
Spencer Glass Publisher: TFH Publications Date Published: October 1996 Language: English Format: Paperback 64 Pages | Book Description A guide to keeping goldfish with information about the many available varieties, their care and feeding, diseases, and how to set up and maintain the aquariums in which they will make their home. |
Authors:
Carlo DeVito Gregory Skomal PhD Publisher: Howell Book House Date Published First Edition April 4, 1996 Language: English Format: Hardcover 160 Pages | An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet Book Description An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is the series to turn to when you want a basic reference that's reliable, up-to-date, and complete. These guides feature: Expert authors, plus renowned guest contributors on specialized topics Full-color photos throughout Basic information on the breed, species, or topic Complete coverage of care, health, and more Tips and techniques to make life with a pet more rewarding From the Back Cover For the beginner goldfish owner or the experienced aquarist. The Goldfish: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet, is the all-in-one answer book. With chapters on everything from setting up your fish's environment to selecting the fish for you to a well-rounded diet to breeding, this book covers it all. Best of all, its practical, easy-to-use information tells you what you need to know so you can spend more time enjoying your fish. Beautiful, professional color photos take you up-close-and-personal into the world of goldfish, showing you the color and form, varieties of fish, excellent aquarium layouts, and signs to recognize if your fish are sick. There's even a chapter on setting up an outdoor pond. For happy, healthy goldfish, look no further than this book for the advice you need. |
Author:
Maddy Hargrove Publisher: Howell Book House Date Published First Edition July 27, 1999 Language: English Format: Paperback 96 Pages | Book Description Owning a goldfish is rewarding and fun! Get all you need to know about feeding, housing and caring for your fish's health in The Essential Goldfish. Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your fish a wonderful addition to the family. Learn how to have a great relationship with your pet with The Essential Goldfish. From the Back Cover Owning a goldfish is rewarding and fun! Get all you need to know about feeding, housing and caring for your fish's health in The Essential Goldfish. Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your fish a wonderful addition to the family. Learn how to have a great relationship with your pet with The Essential Goldfish. |
Authors:
Erik L. Johnson Richard E. Hess Publisher: Weatherhill Date Published: May 1, 2001 Language English Format: Hardcover 176 Pages | Complete Guide To Care And Collecting Book Description Goldfish come in a range of sizes and looks that is truly amazing. Fancy Goldfish is the most encompassing and thorough treatment of the fancy goldfish hobby to date. With photographs, essays, and instructions from a variety of experts, this book will provide readers with all they need to embark on the fascinating hobby of raising fancy goldfish. Fish veterinarian Dr. Johnson writes extensively on goldfish health and disease, including microscopy techniques, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the full span of goldfish diseases. In a helpful and accessible "frequently asked questions" format, Richard Hess provides a general introduction to all aspects of the hobby, from selecting the best fish, aquarium setup, maintenance, feeding, sexing and breeding, and keeping fish healthy. Jackie and Louis Chan, major exporters of fancy goldfish from China, discuss the tradition of goldfish appreciation in China, and a chapter on Japanese goldfish describes the history and standards of uniquely Japanese varieties and the techniques and secrets of Japanese breeders. Izhak Kroshinsky, a leading breeder of Ranchu in America, describes his methods for cultivating a superior strain over the last twenty-five years. With over 100 color photographs of beautiful specimens and rare varieties by Fred Rosenzweig, this book is a stunning visual reference as well. About the Author Dr. Erik L. Johnson, a world-renowned veterinarian with a clinical specialty in fish medicine, speaks and conducts seminars regularly throughout the United States. He is the author of Koi Health & Disease and the producer of the videotape of the same title. |
