Proper Care of Guppies

by Stan Shubel

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 086622615X
• ISBN13: 9780866226158
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: TFH Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Read the Master

Quite simply this is the most important book any guppy fancier can get. Stan imparts his extensive knowledge of guppy breeding andshowing in a clear conciseand informative manner. No pseudoscientific claptrap here - just the accumulated wisdom aquired as the top in his class. Read it

"The proper care of Guppies" is super.

This is an excellent book for both beginning and advanced aquarists alike. Stan's book is a very comprehensive guide to breeding, raising, and the proper care of show quality Guppies. He covers the various techniques used by himself and other top Guppy breeders to develop and maintain different strains of Guppies. The information contained in this book is very thorough and the pictures of his Guppies and those of other breeders, are outstanding. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in breeding quality fish.

The Most definitive book on raising Superior Guppies!

The author, Stan Shubel, uses the 30 years worth of guppy raising experience to bring to the reader a very down to earth, commonsense approuch to raising, caring for and showing this marvelous and intriguing tropical fish, the Guppy. Stans ability to take the everyday care of the guppy and put it in a sensable and fun light make the book easy reading. In particular, the breeding and genetic subjects are laid out for the common hobbyist. No Genetic degree is required for understanding. A very special part of the book is dedicated to the care and raising of Show Fish. It appears that Stan is now ready to share his inside secrets of raising and breeding quality Show Guppies. This is a must read by any serious guppy breeder and a delightfully easy read for the casual and curious hobbyist. Jim Gourlie,(moneyman@ncweb.com)Geneva,Ohio