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Innes publishing company published 19 editions of the book, regarded by many as the aquarium bible. In any case, the largest was a metaframe 20 gallon long tank. Carib sea eco complete planted black aquarium substrate 4. The care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes interest in the aquarium hobby has expanded so tremendously in the past few years that it might now be termed one. First published in 1917 and long out of print, goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes is a complete guide to aquaria and related subjects by william t. He set the standard that many fish keeping guides follow. Innes was the author of numerous influential books and hundreds of articles about aquarium fish, aquatic plants and aquarium maintenance during the formative years of the aquarium hobby in america. This book provides you with a complete plan from choosing your aquarium, equipment, plants, fish from az. He has cataloged fishes for the aquarium by families and takes the time to distinguish differences among the families. Innes is best remembered as author and publisher of the book, exotic aquarium fishes, which was printed by his familys printing firm in philadelphia in 1935 and. Find exotic aquarium fishes 0 a work of general refrence by innes, william t 1935. A work of general reference by william t innes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes interest in the aquarium hobby has expanded so tremendously in the past few years that it might now be termed one of our national pleasures.
The complete aquarium book the care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. The care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes online from australias leading online bookstore. Exotic aquarium fishes by innes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The complete aquarium book the care and breeding of goldfish and. William t inness featured books exotic aquarium fishes.
I intend to use filter media from this tank to get the new setup going anyway. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Get the best deal for innes aquarium from the largest online selection at. Read goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes. Goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes a complete guide to aquaria and related subjects. Scott, neal pronek, encyclopedia of exotic tropical fishes for freshwater aquariums, tfh publications, 2005 lee finley, catfishes. Most of the main, most important topics are covered at length.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Innes, including exotic aquarium fishes, and goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes. The care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes by william t 18741969 innes. Ive been a hobbyist since 1980 and i have over a dozen books about tropical aquarium fish at home, but this is my favorite. A complete guide to aquaria and related subjects by william t william thornton 18 innes may 5, 2016 hardcover. Innes, author of exotic aquarium fishes, on librarything. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community.
February 2, 1874 february 27, 1969 was an american aquarist, author, photographer, printer and publisher. Goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes 1917. Innes is considered to be the father of modern day aquarium fish keeping. The care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes average rating. Book and internet references for freshwater fish and plants. I memorized it, and ive always had healthy and successful aquariums.
The care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes classic reprint william thornton innes on. Strange as it may seem, i still remember the scientific names memorized from innes famous book, the complete aquarium book william t. Much later i came across james baldwins famous words, the root. Buy a discounted paperback of the complete aquarium book. Read online goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium.
Exotic aquarium fishes 0 a work of general refrence by. The care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes by william t. The most important thing is that it gives a pronunciation guide for the scientific names. There were 19 editions of it from 1935 through 1966. A complete guide for the keramic decorator art amateur handbooks l.
The complete book of the marine aquarium covers all the details of setting up and maintaining a marine saltwater aquarium. Learning that the black tetra was called gymnocorymbus ternetzi gave me a sense of power. Get the best deals on innes aquarium when you shop the largest online selection at. It also provides hundreds of excellent photos of the various marine species along with important information for each species. The care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. Innes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A work of general reference, 21st edition william thornton innes. The complete guide to the successful care and breeding of more than 100 catfish species, t. The complete aquarium book william innes 1936 ebay. Find exotic aquarium fishes by innes, william t at biblio. The complete aquarium book, the care and breeding of gold fish and tropical fishes, william t.
Goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes by william. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Innes, former president of the aquarium society of philadelphia. Born in philadelphia, he was the founder, publisher. It is the only fish book ive ever seen that does that. This book is probably best for kids or for someone who knows nothing about aquarium fish keeping. I got this book along with my first aquarium in 1983. Goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes by william t. The book is presented in a completely straightforward text thats easy to read, easy to understand and easy to put to use.
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