Good read

[B. Hizzle]

I'm not a reader by any stretch but picked this up from a lfs and enjoyed it. Would recommend to anyone regardless of experience level. 200+ pages and tons of pics.

 

[HarleyK]

Thanks for sharing.

What are the top 3 recommendations you'd give based on this read?

 

[B. Hizzle]

Thanks for sharing.

What are the top 3 recommendations you'd give based on this read?

the exact same things anyone on here would recommend. 1 - quarantine any and all organics going in the tank, from fish to plants, and especially anything wild caught or collected. 2 - keep fish in as close to their natural setting as possible. 3 - regular and routine water changes and filter maintenance are a must, as in not optional.

not earth shattering and doesn't take reading a book to figure out these basic fish keeping steps will help keep your tank or pond healthy.

 

[B. Hizzle]

this paragraph from the book pretty much sums it up:

"It is seldom realized that most apparently healthy fish are usually carrying a range of potential fish pathogens in or on their bodies. These low-level or latent infections probably do the fish very little harm, but their importance to fish hobbyists cannot be overemphasized. It means that even within the healthiest and best-kept pond or aquarium there lurk pathogens waiting to cause problems for the less-than-vigilant hobbyists. For the most part, caring for the fishes and their environment correctly will allow the natural immune reactions of the fish to keep these pathogens in check. If environmental conditions deteriorate, however, this may reduce the resistance of the fish and result in an outbreak of disease."

 

[Charney]

looks interesting. Just curious what is the copyright year on that book?

 

[B. Hizzle]

looks interesting. Just curious what is the copyright year on that book?

2005. apologies on taking so long to answer.