Product Description

The aim of this book is to help aquarists recognize signs of illness so they can identify and resolve problems. Divided into three sections, the first focuses on health and husbandry, describing the signs of a healthy fish, anatomy and general care; the second provides signs of diseases and health problems and is cross-referenced to section three, which covers the treatment of diseases and health problems. Illustrated throughout with top-quality color photos, the book is an invaluable reference for novice to experienced fishkeepers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #125296 in Books
• Published on: 1999-05-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 392 pages

About the Author
Peter Burgess MSc, Ph.D., is a specialist consultant to the fish industry, with particular expertise in the areas of tank management and fish disease. A popular speaker, Dr. Burgess works with the University of Plymouth training students in scientific research. He is a regular contributor to aquarium-keeping magazines.; Mary Baily has been keeping tropical fish for over 25 years, and is known internationally as an expert on the cichlid family. She is a contributor to and co-editor of the Chichlid Yearbook series and English editor of aqua geographia magazine.; Mary Baily has been keeping tropical fish for over 25 years, and is known internationally as an expert on the cichlid family. She is a contributor to and co-editor of the Chichlid Yearbook series and English editor of aqua geographia magazine.

Customer Reviews

A good diagnostic help on aquarium fish diseases
This books starts off at the right place, by emphasising the need for good maintenance practices, which in turn lead to healthy fish. The second section details in alphabetical order a list of possible symptoms (eg spots, hollow belly) whilst the final section lists, again in alphabetical order, possible treatments. The book is well organised and very easy to use. The only reason I cannot give it five stars is the paucity of photographs on symptoms.

A Helpful Book!
This book should be required reading for anyone setting up an aquarium for the first time because the author carefully explains how to create the type of environment that will keep your fish healthy.

I needed the book to determine the cause of sickness that was killing my fish. I was able to determine the cause, disease, and solution to my problem in twenty minutes. I learned more about fish and aquariums from this book in one reading than I had picked up from friends and fish store owners in three years.

I highly recommend this book to anyone with an aquarium problem.

Very thorough
I wish that I had this book to read before I started my freshwater tank. It is amazing how difficult it is to find good and reliable source of information. This book covers just about everything. Detail is great - it is very comprehensive about the diseases and treatments, and what's even more important - Causes. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in keeping their fish healthy and stress-free.