Aquarium Fish: A Colorful Illustrated Guide to Over 500 Species of Aquarium Fish in the World

Author: (English) C. G. Mills
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Publication Date: 2005-10-01
Features: The "Nature Guide Series" offers detailed and accurate content, vividly showcasing the wonders of natural ecosystems. Each book features lifelike color photographs and concise yet rich descriptions, with exquisite packaging and user-friendly design. It's like an all-encompassing natural museum, serving as an ideal reading material for readers to learn and explore knowledge about various animals, plants, minerals, as well as astronomy and geography. With authoritative content, clear photographs, and systematic presentation, this book has become a world-renowned aquarium fish identification guide. It includes over 500 species of aquarium fish from around the world, accompanied by more than 700 color photographs, carefully compiled by the author to help readers and fish enthusiasts easily identify different types of ornamental fish.
Each fish entry is written with precision and conciseness, supported by color photographs that highlight its key features and distinguishing characteristics. The color distribution maps aim to introduce the natural distribution range of each species, while also providing information on their size, diet, and temperament.
This book introduces beginners and enthusiasts to the classification of ornamental fish, the effects of different aquatic environments on fish shape, patterns, and coloration, and offers practical advice on selecting fish and maintaining aquariums. Explanations of technical terms are brief and clear, aiding readers in understanding the specialized vocabulary used in the book.