fish culture

Presents photo-illustrated profiles of hundreds of freshwater, marine, and pond fish and invertebrates; explains how to set up a tank or build a pond; and discusses maintenance, health concerns, and breeding.

"Fish are unusual farm animals and they're also one of the most interesting. Young readers with an interest in animals will delight in this book, which explores the fascinating world of raising fish on the farm. Paired with colorful images, the age-appropriate text teaches readers all about fish, how to care for them, and the role they play on a farm. By the end of the narrative, readers will be inspired to care for fish in their own lives"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses the fish farming industry from the small farms to the large farms.

Explores the histories of salmon, sea bass, cod, and tuna, describing how their numbers are decreasing in the wild and how higher levels of PCBs and mercury are being found in seafood, and discussing efforts to regain the oceans for healthy and sustainable food sources.

"Farmers take care of more than just plants and land animals. Fish farms are a major food source that's often overlooked. These amazing places are found in the ocean, in big ponds, or even tanks that farmers keep a watchful eye on to make sure fish grow and stay healthy. Through ... photographs and accessible text, budding readers will explore the world of fish farming, the types of fish that live in these farms, and how these amazing animals are fed in their aquatic homes"--Amazon.com.

"This book explains how seafood is raised, harvested, and processed. It also explores the pros and cons of fish farming and fishing in the wild"--Provided by the publisher.

The Major, who seeks to raise one record-breaking size trout, engages in a duel of wits with a fourteen-year-old poacher at his trout stream.

Provides an introduction to fish and fish farms, explaining why fish are farmed, looking at the anatomy and life cycles of fish, describing different breeds, and discussing fish as food.

A guide for tropical fish owners that contains information on fish habitats, how to choose an aquarium, a diredtory of freshwater fish, and other related topics; includes over 300 photographs.

A complete guide to the care of aquarium fishes.