Description
Seahorses
Frank Indiviglio
Complete Pet Owner’s Manual
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
96 Pages
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