Handbook of Tropical Aquarium FishesCovers all aspects of caring for tropical freshwater fish in the home, explaining how to set up an aquarium, selecting a tank, heating and lighting, filtration, and choosing suitable fish. |
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Herbert R. Axelrod, Leonard Peter Schultz. ing enough light . Green water , water which is filled with green plankton , is usually caused by too much light . To rid the aquarium of this unpleasant condition it is necessary to remove the ...
Herbert R. Axelrod, Leonard Peter Schultz. ing enough light . Green water , water which is filled with green plankton , is usually caused by too much light . To rid the aquarium of this unpleasant condition it is necessary to remove the ...
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... green are excessive light and an environment rich in plant foods . To ensure against green water the aquarium must be sufficiently planted with rooted and floating plants , receive no more than 5 hours direct sunlight daily , and not be ...
... green are excessive light and an environment rich in plant foods . To ensure against green water the aquarium must be sufficiently planted with rooted and floating plants , receive no more than 5 hours direct sunlight daily , and not be ...
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... green water . A cupful of this green water should contain millions of living organisms . Other sources are the bottom ooze of ponds , de- caying aquatic plants , and ordinary air , for the spores and cysts of protozo- ans are found ...
... green water . A cupful of this green water should contain millions of living organisms . Other sources are the bottom ooze of ponds , de- caying aquatic plants , and ordinary air , for the spores and cysts of protozo- ans are found ...
Contents
How fishes get their scientific names | 4 |
Methods of collecting fishes | 15 |
reproduction | 52 |
Copyright | |
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Handbook of Tropical Aquarium Fishes Herbert R. Axelrod,Leonard Peter Schultz No preview available - 1983 |
Handbook of Tropical Aquarium Fishes Herbert R. Axelrod,Leonard Peter Schultz No preview available - 1983 |
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