Perhaps The Most Endearing of All Reef Creatures, The Droll and exotically pigmented clownfish is a favorite of marine aquarists, divers, and amateur naturalists the world over. Now, one of the pioneers in the captive breeding of clownfishes in home aquaria has written the first popular handbook on the husbandry of these fascinating marine species. Chapters include: -- Clownfishes in the Wild -- Fish & Anemone Species Identification Guides -- Selecting Breeding Stock -- Orchestrating the Spawn -- Propagation as a Cottage Industry -- Anemone Ecology and Preservation

Discusses how octopuses change color, how large they are, and where they live.

This handsome and highly useful manual focuses on a 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. Includes ecologically sensitive advice on maintaining clownfish host anemones. Full-color photos and line art throughout.

"What do clownfish eat? How do clownfish stay safe? Why do clownfish dance?" -- Back cover.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to clownfish and sea anemones. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--