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239 pages, paperback. One of the pioneers in the captive breeding of clownfishes in home aquariums, Joyce D. Wilkerson, has written the first in-depth hobbyists handbook on the husbandry of these fascinating marine species.
Customer Reviews:
Clownfish.......2007-09-07
it was really informative. I feel when i am ready i may be able to mate my clowns successfully with confidence. i also appriciate the background the author went into.
Great book for clown fish breeders........2007-08-29
This reads well and has great background on breeding clownfishes. It gives you the right level of detail to understand what you will have to do to be successful. I have been breeding clownfish with this and another book as my guides and this is the better one of the two. The other is more detailed but so scientific it is confusing. This one is reasonable as a resource. I have an M.A. in aquatic botany so I understand jargon, but breeding fish is a practical activity for many of us, not a scientific research endeavor. You'll like this as a resource if breeding these interesting fish.
Good luck
Tim
Really nice book on Clownfishes AND host anemones.......2006-11-10
Of the many books i got, this is by far the most detailed. Also because it focuses on one kind of fish i guess.
pretty detailed info is available on the various clownfish types, some of the behaviours are also listed to understand your pet a little better.
not a book focussed on filling pages for sure. however, a bit more was expected for detailed trouble shooting issues concerned to behaviours.
overall a nice book if you want to get to know your clown or the anemones.
The perfect book for the hobbyist.......2006-01-26
If you're interested in keeping clownfish, this is the perfect book. The author goes into appropriate detail on what is needed to keep clownfish, what kinds of anemones can be kept with them (and their requirements), and how to breed them if you're so inclined. I found the book very easy to understand and not overly burdened with scientific and technical language. I also thought she had a very funny sense of humor that is sprinkled throughout. The pictures are great and she's actually had experience with most species in captivity and is able to make careful distictions to specific characteristics or needs of the different species. Some things I found especially helpful were the chapter on clownfish nutrition (she's really done her homework on that) and the common sense approaches to copepod cultivation for feeding baby clownfish. A great book for those keeping clownfish, even if you're not interested in breeding them.
THIS BOOK WAS GOOD BUT I LIKED ANOTHER ONE BETTER.......2005-09-13
THIS BOOK WAS A GOOD BOOK, HOWEVER, WE WANTED TO GET INFO. ON BREEDING AND MATING MAROON CLOWN FISH. WE FOUND "CONDITIONING, SPAWNING AND REARING OF FISH WITH AN EMPHASIS ON MARINE CLOWNFISH" BY FRANK H. HOFF A BIT MORE ALONG THE LINES OF WHAT WE WANTED TO KNOW.
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extensive book that covers fish culture from a to z. emphasis is on closed system, commercial and hobbist level, culture of tropical food and ornamental fish. significant data is based on the closed system culture of clownfish (amphiprion) at instant ocean hatcheries. the material is further expanded by the inclusion of work conducted on pompano, black sea bass, redfish, and freshwater species including discus and angelfish. includes: utilization of live and prepaired foods, broodstock management and conditioning, egg analysis, hormone use, controlled spawning, hatching of eggs, larval rearing, juvenile growout, tank selection, system designs, theory and practice, data gathering, analysis, trouble shooting and future fish culture endeavors. a must for fish breeders whether fresh or saltwater. this book is further enhanced when used as a companion manual to our "plankton culture manual".
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Good book but very technical.......2007-08-29
If you're trying to breed clownfish at home and like the technical scientific background on commercial breeding, this is your book. It's not written for easy reading, and it's a bit too detailed in places and lacking in others. It makes a great place to look up data when you're having problems but tough to just sit down and read.
T.M.
No illustrates.......2007-07-04
This book is full of information. But the information is difficult to understand. There is not even one photo illustrates in this book. All charts were written by hands. :(
EXCELLENT RESOURCE!!.......2006-08-07
This is a invaluable resource for those wishing to see shared information on the success of raising marine ornamentals in order to preserve our reefs!!
The Best Book.......2005-09-24
If you are interested in spawning clown fish this book is AWESOME! It tells you everything anyone would need to know. It does not matter your level of expertise this book is incrediable. Good luck!
What a wonderful book about clownfish.......2002-05-07
When I bought my first mated pair of clownfish (maroons) last month, the folks at the store said, "There is only one book you need to understand them completely...." this one, and they were sure right. This book is simultaneously comprehensive and specific, and it is delightfully readable -- filled with very instructive information about breeding of all clownfish.
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- Barron Delivers Another Classic
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- More about clownfish than anemones
- Concise introductory guide.
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Clownfish and Sea Anemones (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
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This handsome and highly useful manual focuses on the most popular group of coral reef fishes. It presents everything the beginner needs to know about creating a suitable aquarium habitat for any of the nearly 30 species of clownfish. Experienced aquarists will appreciate the insightful, ecologically sensitive advice on maintaining clownfish host anemones, and the author's sound suggestions for appropriate invertebrate tank mates. Paperback / 96 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1998
Customer Reviews:
Barron Delivers Another Classic.......2007-09-24
Having worked in pet stores for many years, I have dealt with lots of books. By far, my favorite are the Barron line of books. These books are not only informative, but are individual in themselves. Whereas with other books, they give you an overview of the animals at the beginning, Barron books give you the authors own experiences and learnings. "Clownfish and Sea Anemones" is a great book for the new marine aquarist who is first starting out, as these little fish and their symbiosis with anemones are usually their first introduction to saltwater aquariums. From setting up the tank, info on different variations in species, and disease info, this book is a wonderful intro to these amazing little fish and their lifemates, the anemones. For more information, read more books from John Tullock. This author will truly open the doors of this hobby to the knowledge starved aquarist.
Poor..........2000-04-27
Don't buy this book if you want to learn to care for your clownfish, or sea anemones. It is only marginally good at identification, and is sparse on content about selection, care, feeding, etc. The pictures/illustrations are pathetic, and it also has a bunch of "unnecessary" information about how to care for a marine aquarium. I didn't buy the book to learn how to take care of an aquarium. I bought the book to learn how to take care of clownfish and anemones. This book looks like a book that was published in 1973 and has been sitting on the shelf of your public library since then.
More about clownfish than anemones.......2000-03-04
Generally, this is a book about introducing a novice to clownfishes. It provides a reasonable introduction to keeping and breeding clownfish, but the coverage of anemones is minimal (it is after all less than $10.00). In some cases, though, it oversimplifies their care (doesn't say anything about how to feed an anemone for example). If I bought this book, I definitely wouldn't think I had enough knowledge to purchase and keep an anemone. However, as far as keeping clown fish (which are quite hardy to begin with), its a good intro for the beginner.
Concise introductory guide........1999-11-25
The author of one of the best aquarium books (Natural Reef Aquariums) writes about everyone's favorite fish. What could possibly be better? Actually, the book is very limited in scope, and clearly produced down to a price. Brief sections classify anemonefish and the anemones, describe how to set up and maintain a tank, how to feed clownfish, which species to keep with clownfish, and some tips on breeding clownfish.
Classification of both the anenomes and clownfish is covered better in the book 'Anemone Fishes and Their Host Sea Anemones'. The Care and Breeding of Clownfishes is covered better by Joyce Wilkerson in her book 'Clownfishes'. And the setup and maintenance of a tank is covered better by just about every acquarium book out there.
That said, within the limits of the space and format of the book, the coverage is as good as could be expected. The book brings together sufficient information to get beginners started. The book will tell you How to, but not Why. If this is all you want to know (and if you local acquarium shop is good), then this book is probably all you need.
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- Oliver the Clownfish
- I loved this book!
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THe Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish
Stephanie Guzman
Manufacturer: Not So Plain Jane Publishing
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A clownfish named Oliver does not receive an invitation to his friend Sally the seahorse's birthday party. Oliver goes through many emotions trying to figure out why he wasn t invited. Oliver discovers that miscommunications happen to everyone. He realizes that things are not always as they appear.
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Oliver the Clownfish.......2007-10-10
This is a delightful book for children to build character.My 7 year old loved it and so does my 3 year old.Since my 7 year old is now getting invited to parties from classmates,he understands that sometimes you may not be invited and this book helped him to learn about disappointment and to learn that mistakes happen .This is a great book for this age group.
I loved this book!.......2007-08-30
Reviewed by Brianne Plach (age 10) for Reader Views (8/07)
Everyone else is invited, why not me? Maybe you've been asked "Are you going to the party?" You haven't even heard about any party. Why did everyone else get asked but not me? What's wrong with me? It just seems like no one likes me.
Oliver is a clownfish with a problem. He cannot understand why he didn't get invited to Sally's party. He thought they were good friends. Oliver asks all his other school friends why Sally didn't invite him. Surely there is a good explanation. An explanation is just what Oliver is seeking.
I loved this book! The illustrations are so cute. The many different kinds of fish are so adorable and so colorful. I think this book will help little children discover that maybe they didn't get the invitation when others did, but it's not really a reflection of them. I would love to read another book about the adventures of Oliver the clownfish. I hope Stephanie Guzman writes more books about Oliver's adventures and the trials that are facing children today.
Note from Brianne's mother: "The Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish" is an excellent book for children who are feeling left out of the fun at parties. It is also a splendid book for beginning readers with its less than 50 words on each two-page spread.
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A Curious Clownfish
Eric Maddern
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Grab the striped clownfish and make it easier to get the little ones into the tub.
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Excellent addition to the series.......2007-03-11
For those who are new to the Eyewitness format, it consists of thematically arranged two-page spreads of brilliant photographs on a white background. There is an intro paragraph in the upper left-hand corner, but most of the text is in the captions that go with the photographs. Generally, the biological sciences titles are the strongest in this series, since other topics often need a more organized progression of topics. You'll get a lot of information out of these books, but you won't get a systematic anaylsis.
This series is strongest in the biological sciences, and this book is no exception. Excellently organized, extremely clear, and with incredible illustrations, this is a book to treasure.
Great Bath Books.......2006-12-01
Our 4 month-old loves the DK Bathtime books -- clownfish and duck. She looks at them every night; the pages are easy for her to turn and soft enough to chew on. It's hard to find bath books, and the DK bathtime books are the best I've found.
FISHES IN THE OCEAN.......2005-07-27
FISHES ARE ONE OF MY FAVOURITE ANIMALS
THIS WAS A GOOD DK BOOK.DK BOOKS ARE MY FAVOURITE BOOKS
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The Clownfish (Go Fish)
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Ceramic Masterpieces: Art, Structure and Technology
W. David Kingery , and
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Great Book!!.......2006-02-19
Most comprehensive book I have found that covers all the different points about teaching sewing. Covers costs, traveling, children and where to get lesson plans. A great start to finding out about a new teaching career.
A consise yet detailed procedure for starting a buisness........1996-10-02
This book takes you from simply taking a sewing class to
being able to run your own buisness. It details the steps
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The Discipleship Paradigm: Readers and Anonymous Characters in the Fourth Gospel (Biblical Interpretation Series, Vol 27)
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This volume examines the Fourth Gospel narrative in terms of its character portrayal, especially the portrayal of anonymous characters. It focuses on how characterization impacts readers, eliciting their involvement in the narrative, particularly the recognition of and response to Jesus' identity, and how anonymity facilitates that participation. The first chapters examine the understanding of characterization in contemporary literary theory, then the author explores other contemporaneous narratives for the function of anonymous characters in those narratives. The final chapters examine specific character portrayals in the Fourth Gospel, demonstrating how the narratives of anonymous characters draw the reader into participation in the narrative and enables identification with those characters, especially the disciple Jesus loved, the Johannine paradigm of discipleship.
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