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Betta Fish Basics: A Handbook for Beginners is a must-have guide for anyone who wants to learn how to care for these beautiful and fascinating fish. Whether you're setting up your first Betta tank or looking for expert tips on feeding, breeding, and troubleshooting, this handbook has you covered. You'll discover:The origins, physical characteristics, natural habitat, and key facts of Betta fishHow to select the right tank size, temperature, water...
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Aquariums are more than just glass boxes filled with water and fish; they are windows into vibrant underwater worlds teeming with life, color, and beauty. Whether you're a curious beginner with a fascination for aquatic ecosystems or someone seeking a relaxing and rewarding hobby, this book is your gateway to the captivating universe of freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
Aquariums offer a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world from...
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Full-color illustrations of 278 of the most common fresh- and salt-water fishes accompany clear and concise descriptions that tell:
-Where different fishes live and what they eat
-Their sizes, shapes, and other identifying features
-Their intriguing and various ways of life
Fishes is a fascinating guide for everyone interested in learning about underwater life.
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Excerpt: "The scope of the present work is to give in a concise form an account of the principal facts relating to the structure, classification, and life-history of Fishes. It is intended to meet the requirements of those who are desirous of studying the elements of Ichthyology; to serve as a book of reference to zoologists generally; and, finally, to supply those who, like travellers, have frequent opportunities of observing fishes, with a ready...
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An in-depth look at the fish that inhabit the fresh waters of Britain and Ireland. These include famous members of the salmon family, such as the Atlantic Salmon and the Brown Trout, and the obscure whitefish, species of which are confined to just a few lakes. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com Fish have been a highly sought after part of the British fauna since Dame Juliana Berners wrote the first fishing book in 1486, but have long...
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Though life on earth is the history of dynamic interactions between living things and their surroundings, certain powerful groups would have us believe that nature exists only for our convenience. One consequence of such thinking is the apparent fate of the Pacific salmon--a key resource and preeminent symbol of America's wildlife--which is today threatened with extinction.
Drawing on abundant data from natural science, Pacific coast culture, and...
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The book collection "Aquaponics systems, fish" is intended to disseminate the sciences of synergistic food production such as aquaponics. This food production system is accessible to the general public and eliminates many of the current problems related to the control of the context of an aquaponic system. In this sixth volume, specific topics of improvement and management of the aquaponic production unit are addressed. Specific cases and monetization...
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¿Qué es lo primero que pensamos si escuchamos la palabra tiburón? Si bien es cierto que existen tiburones enormes, impredecibles y feroces, muchos son pequeños e inofensivos para las personas, y todos cumplen una función ecológica importante. La presente "biografía" nos muestra el papel que estos magníficos peces han desempeñado durante siglos en los mares del mundo.
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Desde los tiempos antiguos el ser humano ha tratado de domesticar todo tipo de animales, las piscinas granjas y los estanques fue el primer paso para hacer un acercamiento de convivencia con los peces. Esta práctica fue perfeccionada por los años hasta convertirlo en un pasatiempo mundial, los peces no necesitan un amplio espacio para desarrollarse. Por lo que muchas familias pueden permitirse su crianza. En este libro es una portada inicial sobre...
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Combat silent inflammation - the most serious health threat you never heard of. Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans. Cancer is the #1 fear of Americans. Dementia is the #1 concern of Americans. What do these devastating illnesses have in common? All three have been linked to silent inflammation, a condition that occurs when the body's natural immune response goes awry. Silent inflammation can continue undetected for years, continually assaulting...
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Do you remember landing your first fish? Where the Fisherman Goes... is the delightful story of a father introducing his young son to their family's secret fishing spot and the joy of this tradition. With engaging, lyrical language and vivid, colorful illustrations, this story captures the experience of feeling that tug on the line and the anticipation and joy of the ultimate capture of one's very first fish.
Young children to age seven will...
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Walter the Walleye was born in Canada, on a beautiful body of water called Eagle Lake. Over the years of taking the long eighteen-hour road trip to spend the week fishing up in the pristine waters in Canada, Walter and his underwater world came to life. On the days the fishing was slow, I would imagine Walter and Willie going on great adventures right under our boat. And, year after year we have visited Walter and Willie, they were always on a new...
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Rows of razor-sharp teeth, strong, stiff fins, and the ability to smell a single drop of blood in a million drops of ocean water-sharks are built to survive! Dynamic photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing.
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Freddy is an enthusiastic young flying fish. He knows he's destined for great things. His dad, Boney, is the leader of their vast squadron. Freddy is certain that he too will be a great leader one day and protect his squadron from the dreaded Mahi-Mahi fish. But one day, tragedy befalls them, and Freddy must use all his wits to survive.Set in the beautiful Pacific Ocean and amongst the colorful corals of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, Freddy...
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Wrasses that can change from female to male! Anglerfish that glow under the sea! Some fish have found extreme ways to adapt to their environments. Discover some of the most interesting and unusual adaptations in fish that have allowed them to survive all over the world.
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