by Gregory Skomal (Author)
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Goldfish are the most widely kept fish in the world. They are the quintessential first pet since goldfish are relatively inexpensive, easy to care for, fairly hardy, and very adaptable. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide gives you information on:- Choosing your goldfish
- Setting up and maintaining your aquarium
- The outdoor goldfish pond
- Feeding your goldfish
- Keeping your goldfish healthy
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The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Goldfish are the most widely kept fish in the world. They are the quintessential first pet since goldfish are relatively inexpensive, easy to care for, fairly hardy, and very adaptable. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide gives you information on:
Choosing your goldfish
Setting up and maintaining your aquarium
The outdoor goldfish pond
Feeding your goldfish
Keeping your goldfish healthy
Author Biography
Gregory Skomal, PhD, is an experienced aquarist and Marine Fisheries biologist at Martha's Vineyard Fisheries, Division of Marine Fisheries, Massachusetts. He is also an adjunct scientist at the Center for Shark Research in Sarasota, Florida, and has appeared on National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, "Today Show," CNN, "Good Morning America," and "Fox News."