The Cichlid: An Owner′S Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish: 77 (Happy Healthy Pet) - Hardcover

Sweeney, Mary E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1582450161 ISBN 13: 9781582450162

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1999

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 1999 Pages: 128 Publisher: John Wiley cichlids are often Described as fish with Personality. A favorite of many hobbyists Members of this family include the ubiquitous Angelfish The Colorful Firemouth Cichlid and the much sought-after Discus and Oscar. Cichlids includes tips on caring for. eeding. and setting up and maintaining a tank. It also presents a thorough overview of the many varieties of Cichlids. It is the perfect resource for the beginner hobbyist. but it is also an essential addition to the liary of any expert eeder or keeper.Contents: PART ONE: Welcome to the World of the Cichlid. 1. What Is a Cichlid 2. Cichlid Behavior in the Aquarium. PART TWO: Cichlids in the Home . 3. Setting Up the Cichlid Aquarium. 4. Aquarium Care and Maintenance. 5. Selecting Cichlids. 6. Feeding Cichlids. 7. Cichlid Health. PART THREE: Kinds of Cichlids. 8. Dwarf C...

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Product Description:

Cichlids are often described as "fish with personality." A favorite of many hobbyists, members of this family include the ubiquitous Angelfish, the colorful Firemouth Cichlid, and the much sought–after Discus and Oscar. Cichlids includes tips on caring for, breeding, and setting up and maintaining a tank. It also presents a thorough overview of the many varieties of Cichlids. It is the perfect resource for the beginner hobbyist, but it is also an essential addition to the library of any expert breeder or keeper.

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The Cichlid: An Owner′s Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish is the cichlid source for the freshwater aquarium hobbyist. Everything you need to know about cichlids is here, from choosing healthy fish to keeping them well fed. You′ll get an analysis of the water conditions preferred by all the most popular members of the cichlid family and advice on how to provide your fish with conditions in which they will thrive. You′ll also learn how to arrange the décor in your tank so that it is pleasing to both you and your fish, as well as how to select tankmates for your cichlids (with their aggressive tendencies, no simple matter). Written by an experienced fish–keeper, The Cichlid: An Owner′s Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish, includes a wealth of information to help you understand your cichlid′s behavior so that caring for your fish is all the more fun. With info–packed sidebars and stunning color photos, this is the cichlid book that hobbyists will most enjoy.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1582450161
• ISBN 13: 9781582450162
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128