The Betta Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks)

by Robert J. Goldstein

Book Overview

Titles in B.E.S.'s popular series of Pet Handbooks present comprehensive information and helpful advice from breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts. These full-color books instruct on housing,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764127284
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Length: 167 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.5" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

The Betta's

This book is really good, we have a male & female Betta (we were told so anyway) they don't fight so I guess they are opposites , fun to read & informed us of a lot about the betta and we will be better informed as to what to expect as they hopefully re-produce & how to properly care for them

best betta books

This is one of the best betta books you can find out there. I always loved bettas, To me they are one of the most beautyful fishes out there. I got this book to learn more about them because i was so interested in them. This book taught me alot about them that i didnt know. So if your into these little guys defenatly get this book.

Simply the best, as always. Highest recommendation!

If you can only get 1 book about Bettas this should be it. Dr. Goldstein is an expert and although I do disagree with some of his thoughts on the need to keep Betta variety names to a strict scientific form, I realise his intentions are good as well as valid. His overview of the Betta world is most complete and the many less known "wild" betta species receive excellent coverage in his effort. I do wish it had more photos of the more recent varieties that have been developed such as the Crowntail and Halfmoon but the descriptions are very good and a web directory guides readers to sites which will fill in the gaps. Any of Dr. Goldsteins books are an excellent addition to the Betta or other tropical fish fanciers library. I've been keeping Bettas for more than 40 years now and Dr. Goldstein's books were there every step of the way. This book will most definitely enhance your pleasure in keeping these fascinating little fish!