Description:
These unusual looking marine fish need a steady diet of plankton to stay healthy and active. Here is a wealth of advice and information for aquarium hobbyists on keeping seahorses of different varieties. Barron's comprehensive Pet Owner's Manuals are heavily illustrated and filled with useful information. They instruct owners on how to care for their dogs, cats, birds, fish, and other animals. Books give advice on purchasing and acquiring, health care, feeding, and much more. Clear, straightforward texts are accompanied by high-quality full-color photos and anatomically accurate line art, as well as helpful tables and charts.
Table of Contents:
CLASSIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS
General Classification
Distribution & Habitat
Feeding Behavior
Reproduction
Territorial and Activity Patterns
Choosing a Species
AQUARIUM HABITATS FOR CAPTIVE SEAHORSES
Types of Aquariums
Aquarium Furnishings
CONDITIONS AND CARING FOR YOUR AQUARIUM
Bacteria and the Nitrogen Cycle
Aquarium Chemistry
Equipment/Decorating and Setting Up Your Aquarium
Water Changes/Types of Filters
Cleaning and Maintenance
NUTRITION AND FEEDING
Individual Food Items
Areas for Experimentation
SEAHORSE HEALTH
An Important Note Concerning Stress
Signs of Illness
A Word About Breeding Seahorses
CARING FOR THE VARIOUS SPECIES
Species Identification
Seahorse Species
SEAHORSE COMPANIONS
Unsuitable for Aquariums
Acceptable Aquarium Companions
SEAHORSE SURVIVAL
Environmental Ethics and the Law
Medical Research
INFORMATION
Index
Paperback / 96 Pages / 6 1/2" x 7 7/8" / 2001
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