Understanding Tropical Fish (Interpet Handbooks) - Hardcover

Fish keeping is a rapidly expanding hobby. One in ten U.S. households now has an aquarium. Tropical fish, however, are notoriously difficult to take care of. This guide offers essential advice on choosing and using the best materials and equipment. Specially commissioned photographs demonstrate every stage involved in setting up a fully working system so that you can keep your tropical fish healthy and attractive for years to come.

An invaluable guide for all fishkeepers keen to learn more about the fascinating and delicate creatures in their care. Using clear text, colour photographs and stunning illustrations, this book provides a unique 'behind the scenes' look at how freshwater tropical fish live in their watery environment. It explores all aspects of their everyday lives, including their basic structure, how they sense the world around them and how they reproduce.

The book closes with an overview of popular tropical freshwater fish presented in their scientific groupings for easy reference.