Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish
If you've ever stood in a pet shop genuinely baffled by the sheer variety of fish on offer, this is the book you've been missing. David Alderton's hefty reference covers everything from tropical indoor aquariums to outdoor coldwater ponds, making it useful whether you're setting up your first tank or expanding an existing collection. It walks you through the real differences between freshwater and marine environments, including how each type of setup works, what feeding routines look like, and how to keep your fish in good condition. There's solid guidance on breeding too, presented clearly rather than buried in jargon. The real centrepiece, though, is the photographic directory spanning more than 800 species. Each entry pairs a colour image with practical details: expected adult size, temperament with other fish, dietary preferences, and ideal water conditions. It's the kind of information that genuinely shapes better decisions when you're choosing which species to keep together. Visually rich and surprisingly easy to navigate for such a large volume, this encyclopaedia works equally well as an everyday quick-reference guide and as a sit-down read for anyone who wants to properly understand their aquatic pets.
- Author: David Alderton
- Publisher: DK
- Genre: Pet Care & Training
- ISBN: 978-0241364246
- Pages: 400 pages