Excerpt from Popular History of the Aquarium of Marine and Fresh-Water Animals and Plants IN the Introductory Chapter of this little Work will be found some general observations on the nature and uses of the Aquarium. These are accompanied by a few practical hints for the guidance of those who wish to possess such receptacles. The greater part of the volume, however, is occupied by descriptive accounts of such animals as have been, or may be, observed in Aquaria to greatest advantage. They are arranged in the order of their respective classes; and while the greatest attention has been given to observa tions of their functions and habits, their physical structure and the places they occupy in the system of Nature have not been forgotten. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Spectacularly illustrated with 1,300 full-color photographs, this encyclopedic guide to one of the world's most popular hobbies showcases the shimmering diversity of 800 kinds of freshwater aquarium fish from every corner of the world. It is the only book available that features representative species of each family ingeniously photographed -- both in an aquatic environment and against a white background -- highlighting their shapes and distinctive markings. An authoritative text provides a detailed description of the characteristics, feeding habits, breeding behavior, and native habitats of each fresh and brackish water species, as well as information on its care. The consummate guide to an exciting hobby, Aquarium Fish of the World is sure to become a classic reference book for aquarium fish enthusiasts everywhere.