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

Sweeney, Mary E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1582450161 ISBN 13: 9781582450162

Publisher: Howell Book House, 1999

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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 the Author:

MARY E. SWEENEY has been keeping fish for years and frequently lectures about the hobby. She is the author of many books on fish keeping. This is her third cichlid title.

About this edition

• Publisher: Howell Book House
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1582450161
• ISBN 13: 9781582450162
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128