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Betta, livre ebook

105

pages
English
Ebooks
2008

Écrit par
John H. Tullock

Publié par
Turner Publishing Company

105

pages
English
Ebooks
2008

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Description

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Known as the "Siamese Fighting Fish," the beautiful Betta, with vivid colors and long fins (in males), has enchanting elegance and grace. Yet Bettas can fight and bite, so it's best to keep just one in a tank. This guide helps you with everything from preparing for your Betta to maintaining an environment where it will thrive. It covers:
* Setting up an interesting aquarium
* Plants for the Betta tank
* Choosing non-aggressive tankmates
* Maintaining a healthy tank and healthy fish
* Feeding your Betta
* Breeding your Betta
Keeping a Betta is the perfect introduction to keeping tropical fish, a relaxing, rewarding hobby everyone can enjoy.Part I:All About Bettas.
Chapter 1:The Jewel of the Orient.
The Betta Family.
A History of Betta Keeping.
Betta Fighting.
A Suitable Environment.
Chapter 2:Betta Basics.
What Is a Betta?
Body Functions.
A Betta’s Senses.
The Labyrinth Organ.
Chapter 3:Bettas and Their Tankmates.
Varieties of Bettas.
Betta Color Patterns.
Tankmates for Bettas.
Part II:Setting Up the Aquarium.
Chapter 4:Understanding Aquarium Equipment.
Things to Think About.
Tank Types.
Substrate.
Filtration Systems.
Three Types of Filtration.
Heaters.
Lighting.
Other Equipment.
Chapter 5:Ready for Setup.
The Stand and Tank.
Decorations.
Aeration.
Water Quality.
The Nitrogen Cycle.
Adding Fish.
Chapter 6:Plants for the Betta Tank.
Purchasing Plants.
Aquascaping.
Popular Plants for the Betta Tank.
Keeping Plants Healthy.
Chapter 7:Bringing Your Betta Home.
Choosing the Right Dealer.
How to Pick a Healthy Fish.
How Many Is Too Many?
The Healthy Betta.
The Trip Home.
New Tank Syndrome.
Quarantining New Fish.
Into the Tank.
Part III:Keeping Your Betta Healthy and Happy.
Chapter 8:Feeding Your Betta.
A Betta’s Nutritional Needs.
Feeding Schedule.
A Varied Diet.
Algae.
Appetite Loss.
Chapter 9:Healthy Tank, Healthy Fish.
Examining Your Fish.
Maintaining a Healthy Tank.
Common Illnesses.
A Quick Reference Guide to Diseases.
Other Causes of Disease.
A Hospital Tank.
Treatment Tips.
Chapter 10:Breeding Your Bettas.
Mouthbrooders.
Nest Builders.
The Breeding Room.
Selecting Breeding Stock.
Setting Up a Breeding Tank.
Conditioning Breeders.
Introducing Bettas to the Breeding Tank.
Spawning Rituals.
Caring for the Eggs.
Caring for the Fry.
Appendix:Learning More About Your Betta.
Books.
Magazines.
Internet Resources.
Clubs and Organizations.
Index.