Goldfish

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Anatomy of the goldfish. 3. Species and varieties of goldfish. 4. Selection and transportation. 5. Fish keeping in aquarium and pond. 6. Care of goldfish. 7. Foods and feeding. 8. Breeding. 9. Health care. 10. Marketing and economics. References. Index. 

"This book on Goldfish is a comprehensive guide and deals with the biology, culture and breeding of goldfish. The present status of goldfish farming and new technologies on the breeding and culture of goldfish have also been aptly dealt with. A wide range of aspects such as, history and anatomy of goldfish, important varieties of goldfish, preparation of feed and feeding management, breeding aspects of goldfish, culture of goldfish, health care and marketing have been described in detail. This publication is presented in an easy-to-read style with a number of photographs and illustrations would be of great use to all students who have fisheries in their curriculum and also a standard guide for the researchers, entrepreneurs and ornamental fish farmers." (jacket)