Goldfish Keeping 100 Questions (Book Series: Birds, Flowers, Insects, and Fish)

Author: Ye Jian
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Publication Date: 2000-10-01
Features: Although this book focuses entirely on crucial issues regarding domesticated goldfish (primarily for ornamental, research, and small-scale production purposes), the author also aspires to go beyond the scope of a "goldfish encyclopedia." First, to understand the relationship between artificial selection and variation in goldfish. Second, to gain theoretical insights into the husbandry of domesticated goldfish (in tanks and ponds) and how to handle problems that may arise. Third, to minimize the loss of life (dead fish) during observation and to cultivate various superior strains of goldfish using scientific methods, as well as to breed many new varieties of goldfish with innovative techniques.
This book is presented in a Q&A format, addressing 100 difficult questions that goldfish keepers might encounter during the breeding process. The content covers nearly all technical aspects, including varieties and characteristics, breeding and management, disease prevention and control, reproduction and genetics. The color illustrations include 27 butterfly-telescope goldfish, 15 Blue varieties, and patterned species. Additionally, the book introduces a new scale variety—glowing scales—aiming to spark further exploration and innovation.