David Alderton

For beginning aquatic fancier looking to start out right with fish, Freshwater Aquariums by David Alderton is the ideal primer. A vertebrate that breathe primarily by means of gills and swim by means of fins is the author's lead-in to the first chapter called "What are Fish?" Alderton builds the reader's confidence by providing solid information about what fish are anatomically speaking, how they evolved, how they breathe, how they move, where they...

One of the most popular choices for home aquariums, CICHLIDS come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. From the Fish Keeping Made Easy series, this book covers diet and nutrition, recognizing and treating illness, biology, breeding and more.

David Alderton's investigation of anabantoids, the Asiatic gouramis--the bettas and gouramis, including Siamese fighting fish, paradisefish, kissing gouramis, begins with a look at the origins of these adaptable and widely varying fishes in their Asiatic homelands, where they've been popular for hundreds of years. Given the considerable size range of this group of fishes, from the tiny licorice gourami (only 1.5 in or 4 cm in length) to the giant...

The ultimate reference guide to the world of dogs. Highly illustrated throughout with photographs and graphics, complementing incisive and informative text. A comprehensive overview of the history and nature of the dog, and an accessible guide to all aspects of dog care. In-depth coverage of all the main dog breeds, including information on origins, appearance, and uses. Icons provide an at-a-glance overview of origins, size breed registrations, exercise...

This guide gives you all the information you need about the essential character of 120 breeds, enabling you to make an informed decision and find the perfect pet for you.

Provides information on keeping an aquarium or pond, highlighting species of popular freshwater, saltwater, tropical, and cold water fish, along with information on feeding, breeding, and care.