Seahorses

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