For those who believe that a guppy is a livebearer while a goldfish is an egglayer, this authoritative text will set you straight. It seems straightforward: livebearers produce live young, while egglayers lay eggs -- right? Wrong. Unfortunately, it isn't that simple. Learn about the degrees of livebearing and classification of the species. Study the diversity of fishes' features, and the deceptive art of sex determination. Aquarium layouts most suitable for different livebearing fishes are discussed, along with examples of ...
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For those who believe that a guppy is a livebearer while a goldfish is an egglayer, this authoritative text will set you straight. It seems straightforward: livebearers produce live young, while egglayers lay eggs -- right? Wrong. Unfortunately, it isn't that simple. Learn about the degrees of livebearing and classification of the species. Study the diversity of fishes' features, and the deceptive art of sex determination. Aquarium layouts most suitable for different livebearing fishes are discussed, along with examples of compatible tankmates. Health care subjects like fin rot, belly sliders, humpbacks, and other diseases will help keep your fish in top shape. Practical information, accompanied by a breakdown of livebearing fishes by family, subfamily, supertribe, tribe, and genus, makes this a truly comprehensive reference source.
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Add this copy of Livebearing Fishes: a Guide to Their Aquarium Care, to cart. $14.07, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1991 by Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
Add this copy of Livebearing Fishes: a Guide to Their Aquarium Care, to cart. $16.95, very good condition, Sold by Rainy Day Paperback rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bethel, CT, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Blandford.
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VERY GOOD+ As new except for 6 pages with folded corners and small remainder mark on bottom edge. Comprehensive review of 'aquarium livebearers'. 240 indexed pages, profusely illustrated with color photos, 9-1/4x6-1/8" (23.5x15.5cm). ISBN: 0713725923.
Add this copy of Livebearing Fishes: a Guide to Their Aquarium Care, to cart. $100.94, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Blandford Pr.
