DYNAMIC AQUARIA: BUILDING LIVING ECOSYSTEMS

Edited by Adey, W. and Loveland, K. 1991

Emanating from the marine laboratory of the Smithsonian Institute, the authors condense their acquired knowledge in an exciting, fact-filled volume. This is a professional treatise on the simulation of marine, fresh and brackish water ecosystems. Four sections contain: the Physical Environment, Biochemical Environment, Biological Structure and Ecological Systems in Microcosms, Mesocosms and Aquaria. This long-awaited text clearly explains water chemistry and water quality, hydrodynamics, solar energy inputs, biological metabolism and cycles, community structure simulated coral reefs, and tide pools. Suitable for curators, aquarists, aquaculturists and scientists. Hardbound, 704 pages, color plates, tables, richly illustrated.

B-DYNA-ABLE Price $50.00

CAPTIVE SEAWATER FISHES

Spotte, S. 1991

From the master curator of the New York Aquarium and director of the Sea Research Foundation, this revolutionary volume delineates the science and technology of maintaining and exhibiting marine fishes. Truly the work of a lifetime, this legendary text includes chemical, biological and physical processes which impact the aquarium environment. It presents exhaustive analysis of the biology of marine fishes from the standpoint of their captive maintenance (physiology, sensory biology, behavior, ecology), with extensive review of nutrition and health, seawater chemistry, process engineering, and exhibit techniques. A stunning blend of pragmatism and theory. Highly recommended for all marine fish culturists, aquarists and researchers. Hardbound, 425 pages, 46 color pates, 377 illustrations, 122 tables.

MARINE AQUARIUM KEEPING: THE SCIENCE, ANIMALS, AND ART

Spotte, S. 1973

This popular classic is based upon years of directing experience at Mystic Aquarium, Aquarium of Niagara Falls and New York Aquarium. It presents concise step by step illustrated methods for aquaria installation and operation. From the curators perspective, it offers detailed insight for marine fish and invertebrate husbandry, nutrition and feeding, marine health, and the art of aquarium decor. Color plates, expert biological illustrations, instructive photographs, and special sections on how to produce custom live feed diets. Softbound, 171 pages, 103 illustrations.

B-MARI-AKS Price $24.00

AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO SHRIMP OF THE WORLD, 2nd Edition

Dore, I. & Frimodt, C. 1987

This encyclopedic treatment of over seventy commercially important shrimp species has both aesthetic and practical appeal. Finely illustrated and well organized, it provides concise and clear information dealing with shrimp morphology, accepted specie names and terminology, distribution, and processing specifications for all the marketed species. Recommended reference manual for farmers, fisherman, importers, retailers and restaurateurs. Hardbound, 229

pages, 200 illustrations.

FISHES OF THE WORLD, 3RD Edition

Edited by: Nelson, J.S. 1994

The most ambitious and complete coverage of fish classification ever to be published. This academic, systematic treatment greatly expands and improves on the information in previous popular editions by this renowned author. The discussions within the context of fisheries study concerns biological diversity along with the habitat and morphological indicators. This book is directed to the attention of the ichthyologist or the fisheries biologist who wants to learn something of those animals that comprise over one-half of the species of vertebrates. The information covered underscores the fact that fish classification is a dynamic state. The student pursuing ichthyology will find that all groups can be reworked as the information is never complete. The author has taken an enormous and overwhelming subject matter and broken it down into smaller and more easily understood classifications of study. Hardbound, 600 pages.

FRESHWATER FISHES OF WESTERN INDONESIA AND SULAWESI

Kottelat, M., Whitten, A.J., Kartikasari, S.N., Wirjoatmodjo 1993

The most outstanding and complete work currently in publication on nearly 1000 Freshwater Species found in Western Indonesia. The authors have spent 5 years doing massive research to acquaint themselves with the important role these fishes play in Freshwater ecosystems. Each species recorded from the inland waters is dealt with separately, with genera and species arranged in alphabetical order within families for easy access. There are 850 exceptional color photos of the freshwater fishes that accompany the text. Additionally, the book explores distribution patterns, preferred strata, breeding and ecological characteristics of major habitats. Important conclusions are drawn concerning real and potential threats to the environment of these fishes. There is enough information collected in this unique publication to intelligently reverse the course of environmental damage. Hardbound, 221 pages, 850 color-photos, 330 illustrations.

B-FRES-FWIS Price $69.00

introduction to fish physiology

Smith, L. 1991

Published by Argent Laboratories Press. This remarkable title is required reading in most fisheries, aquaculture, and fish health raining programs. Its popularity is attributed to the learned author's style of illustrating fascinating fish adaptations with practical experimental data. Thius, the is both useful to fish physiologist and instructive to the fish culturist or fish health specialist. The text describes the adaptation of fish to aquatic envionments and the facinating details of how fish organs and sensory systems function. In 12 chapeters: osmoregulation, circulatory and respiratory systems, bioenergetics and metabolism, digestion, muscle metabolism and function, sensory organs, central nervous, endocrine, reproduction systems, and applied physiology. Our best rating and recommendation. Softbound, 352 pages, 92 illustrations, 108 tables,& figures.

BINTR-FP Price $39.00

WITHIN A RAINBOW SEA

Newbert, C. 1984

The worlds best collection of breathtakingly beautiful marine life photographs. The book opens on the color blue and moves sequentially through a Rainbow of Colors. It is an offering of one of the most visually stunning experiences to be found beneath the sea. Hardbound, 194 pages, 194 color plates.

B-WITH-RS Price $ 95.00

BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF STRESS IN FISH

Edited by Adams, S. 1990

The emergence of stress-monitoring as a viable tool for fish health management is well documented in this symposium proceedings. World authorities address the practical techniques and theoretical constraints of methods currently in use to detect environmental stress related problems in aquaculture and the environment. It addresses stress indices - biochemical, behavior and performance; immunological indices - histopathological approaches, detoxication enzymes, autopsy-based assessment; and indices based on reproductive and population level. This text heralds a new opportunity for fish health monitoring and stress prevention. Softbound, 191 pages, 45 illustrations, 31 tables.

B-BIOL-ISF Price $39.00

Argent aquaculture products manual

Argent Laboratories has for decades been the leader in developing pharmaceuticals for aquatic animal health managment and unique diets for larval, growout, and maturation phases of the principal cultured species. The Argent Aquaculture Products manuals is a 56 page cull color catalog featuring all of Argent's products, inclusive of renowed Argent brand name drugs, chemicals, biologics and specialty feeds:

Feeds: Argentemia Brine Shrimp Cysts, Hatchfry Encapsulon, Artificial Plankton, Biocapsulon and Artemate Fatty Acid Enrichment, Freeze Dried Krill (E. Pacifica and E. superba), Argent Brine Shrimp Flake, Spirulina, NeoNovum Maturation diet, and complete selection of vitamins, including Stable Vitamin C3.

Drugsand Aquatic Environmental Chemicals: Finquel MS-222 (FDA Approved Fish Anesthetic), Paracide-F (FDA Approved Formalin), Argentyne (PVP Iodine Disinfectant), Copper Control(EPA Registered Algicide), Aqua Bacta Aid (Beneficial Bacteria for biological conditioning and filtration), No Foam (Antifoaming Agent), Rotenone Powder and 5% Liquid, Algal Culture Nutrients, and a complete selection of water treatment chemicals and conditioners.

Scientific Supples and Fish Farming Equipment: Argent is a leading distributor for many of the most popular quality manufactured instruments and equipment for hatchery, laboratory, and fish farm operations. Argent is the worlds largest distributor of: YSI and HACH Water Quality Instruments for aquaculture, VORTEX Regenerative Blowers, Ultraviolet Sterilizers, Sand Filters, and a comprehensive selection of laboratory and field microscopes, refractometers and pH meters.

Argent manufactures premium quality products trusted by aquaculturists worldwide. Order your FREE copy of the Argent Aquaculture Products Manual today!

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