BSAVA Manual of Ornamental Fish supplies a synopsis of the aquatic environment, commercial farming, and trade in ornamental fish, and emphasizes the importance of filtration and husbandry in garden ponds and aquariums.

BSAVA Manual of Ornamental Fish includes:

• Thorough overview of husbandry and filter systems
• Diseases by system and cause
• Practical approach to diagnosis and treatment
• Details of anesthetic systems and surgery
• Information from 29 international contributors

BSAVA Manual of Ornamental Fish gives readers a view of ornamental fish from a veterinary perspective.

Contents

General Background and Management

1. The Aquatic Environment
2. Ornamental Fish Trade
3. Ornamental Fish Farming
4. Acquatic Traders
5. Pond Fish Keeping
6. Freshwater Aquaria
7. Marine Aquaria
8. Public Aquaria

Clinical Investigation

9. General Approach
10. Examining the Environment
11. Restraint, Anaesthesia and Euthanasia
12. Clinical Examination
13. Laboratory Techniques
14. Diagnostic Imaging and Endoscopy

Diseases—By System

15. Skin Disease
16. Internal Disorders
17. Respiratory Disease
18. Ocular Disorders
19. Behavioural Changes
20. Sudden Death

Diseases—By Cause

21. Parasite Diseases
22. Bacterial Diseases
23. Fungal Diseases and Harmful Algae
24. Viral Diseases
25. Environmental Disorders
26. Toxins
27. Neoplasia and Developmental Anomalies
28. Nutritional Disorders
29. Reproductive and Genetic Disorders

Treatment and Prophylaxis

30. Therapeutics
31. Surgery

Miscellaneous

32. Acquatic Invertebrates
33. Legislation
    • UK Legislation
    • US Legislation
34. Health and Safety

Appendices

• Conversion Factors
• Scientific Names of Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates Mentioned in the Text
• Fish Health Societies and Related Organizations

Index

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