Breeding Your Tropical Freshwater Fish

Breeding your own tropical freshwater fishes is a fascinating part of the hobby. Some fish will breed very readily in a community aquarium, whereas other species need all the skills of a dedicated fishkeeper. This book provides all that vital information for success. The book explains how to breed a wide range of popular tropical freshwater fishes, including cyprinids, characins, livebearers, catfishes, killifishes and cichlids. Full details of spawning and rearing techniques are provided for all the featured fish. Courtship rituals - fascinating insights into the courtship strategies of tropical fishes in the wild. Breeding setups - detailed graphics show the ideal breeding setups for all the fishes in the book. Spawning tips - how to encourage natural spawning behaviour in the breeding aquarium. Practical advice - step-by-step photographs show how to make spawning mops and culture first foods for young fry.

Author: Derek Lambert
Publisher: Interpet
Extra Details: Pictorial Hardback 10 x 7 inches,80 Pages, Lavishly illustrated with colour photos throughout.