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Cover of BSAVA Manual of Ornamental Fish, 2nd edition

BSAVA Manual of Ornamental Fish, 2nd edition

Edited by: William Wildgoose

The BSAVA Manual of Ornamental Fish is an indispensable resource in an area where particular expertise is of great importance not only to clients who keep fish as a hobby, but also to aquatic traders and those involved in public aquaria.

  • Husbandry and filter systems
  • Diseases by system and cause
  • Practical approach to diagnosis and treatment
  • Anaesthetic systems and surgery

Contents
The aquatic environment; Ornamental fish trade; Ornamental fish farming; Aquatic traders; Pond fish keeping; Freshwater aquaria; Marine aquaria; Public aquaria; General approach; Examining the environment; Restraint, anaesthesia and euthanasia; Clinical examination; Laboratory techniques; Diagnostic imaging and endoscopy; Skin disease; Internal disorders. Respiratory disease; Ocular disorders; Behavioural changes; Sudden death; Parasitic diseases; Bacterial diseases; Fungal diseases and harmful algae; Viral diseases; Environmental disorders; Toxins; Neoplasia and developmental anomalies; Nutritional disorders; Reproductive and genetic disorders; Therapeutics; Surgery; Aquatic invertebrates; UK legislation; US legislation; Health and safety; Appendices; Index.

Contributors
Gavin Barker, UK; Edward Branson, UK; Bernice Brewster, UK; David Bucke, UK; Ray Butcher, UK; Todd Cecil, USA; Sara Childs, USA; Keith Davenport, UK; Stephen Feist, UK; Ruth Francis-Floyd, USA; Colin Grist, USA; Craig Harms, USA; John Harshbarger, USA; Andrew Holliman, UK; Gregory Lewbart, USA; Jane Lloyd, UK; Matt Longshaw, UK; Dick Mills, UK; David Pool, UK; Frank Prince-Iles, UK; Lindsay Ross, UK; Peter Scott, UK; Peter Southgate, UK; Mark Stetter, USA; Ian Walker, USA; Chris Walster, UK; Brent Whitaker, USA; William Wildgoose, UK; Roy Yanong, USA. 

What they say:

“…this is a superb manual and represents a tremendous effort by all the contributors, not least the editor. The amount of information, all of it useful, contained between its covers is truly staggering and one would be hard put to find any fault or omissions in it. This manual is a must for all veterinary practitioners who have, or might have occasion to deal with fish...” Fish Veterinary Journal

“…it is hard to find fault with this book...I strongly recommend that every small animal practice acquires a copy...” Veterinary Record

“…written by a host of fishkeeping's top authorities...the therapeutics section is almost indispensable to those working in the aquatic trade...” Practical Fishkeeping

“…a publication I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone involved with any aspect of maintaining aquatic life in a closed system...” Freshwater and Marine Aquarium

“…a first class resource with easy to follow layout and many useful tables and color pictures...” Florida Aqua News

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