Jeremy rogier (12 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Most betta care advice is thirty years out of date. This book is not. Betta splendens is one of the most widely sold aquarium animals in the world, and one of the most poorly kept. The reason is a single misunderstanding: because this fish breathes atmospheric air, it survives conditions that would kill almost anything else, and an industry built a marketing story on that fact and sold the animal in cups. Tolerance is not preference. Survival is not welfare. Written by a naturalist and biologist with two decades of fieldwork and professional experience in the aquarium trade, this guide sets out what the scientific literature actually says about keeping this species, and says plainly where the evidence runs out. Inside you will find: - What two independent 2024 behavioural studies measured about tank size and enrichment, and what they did not establish- How much space one betta really needs, and why tank shape matters as much as volume- Building and cycling an aquarium that stays stable, with the nitrogen cycle explained in full- Feeding a small carnivore properly, and why the pellet-counting rules you have read are guesswork- Behaviour, flaring, bubble nests and what they do and do not tell you- Tank mates, shrimp, snails and female groups, with the honest failure rates- A health chapter built on diagnosing the situation rather than the symptom- Breeding from pair introduction to free-swimming fry, including what happens to fifty juvenile males- Colours, fin types and what genome-wide studies revealed about a thousand years of domestication- Twelve persistent myths, examined one by one>Every scientific claim is sourced. Every practical recommendation is labelled as one. If you want to know why your betta behaves the way it does, start here.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Most betta care advice is thirty years out of date. This book is not. Betta splendens is one of the most widely sold aquarium animals in the world, and one of the most poorly kept. The reason is a single misunderstanding: because this fish breathes atmospheric air, it survives conditions that would kill almost anything else, and an industry built a marketing story on that fact and sold the animal in cups. Tolerance is not preference. Survival is not welfare. Written by a naturalist and biologist with two decades of fieldwork and professional experience in the aquarium trade, this guide sets out what the scientific literature actually says about keeping this species, and says plainly where the evidence runs out. Inside you will find: - What two independent 2024 behavioural studies measured about tank size and enrichment, and what they did not establish- How much space one betta really needs, and why tank shape matters as much as volume- Building and cycling an aquarium that stays stable, with the nitrogen cycle explained in full- Feeding a small carnivore properly, and why the pellet-counting rules you have read are guesswork- Behaviour, flaring, bubble nests and what they do and do not tell you- Tank mates, shrimp, snails and female groups, with the honest failure rates- A health chapter built on diagnosing the situation rather than the symptom- Breeding from pair introduction to free-swimming fry, including what happens to fifty juvenile males- Colours, fin types and what genome-wide studies revealed about a thousand years of domestication- Twelve persistent myths, examined one by one- A quick reference care sheet for the wall beside the tank Every scientific claim is sourced. Every practical recommendation is labelled as one. If you want to know why your betta behaves the way it does, start here. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Carinotetraodon travancoricus is a remarkable miniature predator from the Western Ghats of India. Intelligent, observant, territorial and highly specialized in the way it feeds, it requires far more thoughtful care than its tiny size suggests.In this complete guide, Jeremy Rogier combines scientific literature with practical aquarium husbandry to explain how to keep pea puffers successfully and responsibly.Discover how to: - design a properly planted and structured aquarium- choose between solitary and group keeping- manage aggression and territorial behavior- provide an appropriate varied diet- understand the truth about snails and tooth growth- recognize healthy and unhealthy body condition- quarantine and manage common health problems- understand sex differences and breeding behavior- raise eggs and fry- distinguish established science from aquarium myths- understand the conservation issues surrounding wild-caught pea puffersThe book also examines twelve persistent myths surrounding the species, including brackish water, tiny nano tanks, mandatory groups of six, daily snails and routine tooth trimming.A practical, evidence-informed guide for aquarists who want to understand the animal behind the nickname-not simply keep it alive. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Carinotetraodon travancoricus is a remarkable miniature predator from the Western Ghats of India. Intelligent, observant, territorial and highly specialized in the way it feeds, it requires far more thoughtful care than its tiny size suggests.In this complete guide, Jérémy Rogier combines scientific literature with practical aquarium husbandry to explain how to keep pea puffers successfully and responsibly.Discover how to: - design a properly planted and structured aquarium- choose between solitary and group keeping- manage aggression and territorial behavior- provide an appropriate varied diet- understand the truth about snails and tooth growth- recognize healthy and unhealthy body condition- quarantine and manage common health problems- understand sex differences and breeding behavior- raise eggs and fry- distinguish established science from aquarium myths- understand the conservation issues surrounding wild-caught pea puffersThe book also examines twelve persistent myths surrounding the species, including brackish water, tiny nano tanks, mandatory groups of six, daily snails and routine tooth trimming.A practical, evidence-informed guide for aquarists who want to understand the animal behind the nickname-not simply keep it alive.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Carinotetraodon travancoricus is a remarkable miniature predator from the Western Ghats of India. Intelligent, observant, territorial and highly specialized in the way it feeds, it requires far more thoughtful care than its tiny size suggests.In this complete guide, Jeremy Rogier combines scientific literature with practical aquarium husbandry to explain how to keep pea puffers successfully and responsibly.Discover how to: - design a properly planted and structured aquarium- choose between solitary and group keeping- manage aggression and territorial behavior- provide an appropriate varied diet- understand the truth about snails and tooth growth- recognize healthy and unhealthy body condition- quarantine and manage common health problems- understand sex differences and breeding behavior- raise eggs and fry- distinguish established science from aquarium myths- understand the conservation issues surrounding wild-caught pea puffersThe book also examines twelve persistent myths surrounding the species, including brackish water, tiny nano tanks, mandatory groups of six, daily snails and routine tooth trimming.A practical, evidence-informed guide for aquarists who want to understand the animal behind the nickname-not simply keep it alive. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Most betta care advice is thirty years out of date. This book is not. Betta splendens is one of the most widely sold aquarium animals in the world, and one of the most poorly kept. The reason is a single misunderstanding: because this fish breathes atmospheric air, it survives conditions that would kill almost anything else, and an industry built a marketing story on that fact and sold the animal in cups. Tolerance is not preference. Survival is not welfare. Written by a naturalist and biologist with two decades of fieldwork and professional experience in the aquarium trade, this guide sets out what the scientific literature actually says about keeping this species, and says plainly where the evidence runs out. Inside you will find: - What two independent 2024 behavioural studies measured about tank size and enrichment, and what they did not establish- How much space one betta really needs, and why tank shape matters as much as volume- Building and cycling an aquarium that stays stable, with the nitrogen cycle explained in full- Feeding a small carnivore properly, and why the pellet-counting rules you have read are guesswork- Behaviour, flaring, bubble nests and what they do and do not tell you- Tank mates, shrimp, snails and female groups, with the honest failure rates- A health chapter built on diagnosing the situation rather than the symptom- Breeding from pair introduction to free-swimming fry, including what happens to fifty juvenile males- Colours, fin types and what genome-wide studies revealed about a thousand years of domestication- Twelve persistent myths, examined one by one- A quick reference care sheet for the wall beside the tank Every scientific claim is sourced. Every practical recommendation is labelled as one. If you want to know why your betta behaves the way it does, start here. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…