Among the best vivarium animals are the stunningly beautiful tree frogs, the subject of this book. This colorful and informative guide written by three renowned ranine experts focuses on the care of tree frogs but also covers important topics, from acclimating imported species to housing, feeding, and captive breeding. Popular Tree Frogs proves the most authoritative and reliable resource for keeping tree frogs healthy and thriving. Authors Philippe de Vosjoli, Robert Maillous, and Drew Re...

The 101 Best Aquarium Plants make aquascaping and keeping healthy aquatic plants simple by providing clear expert advice and recommendations that greatly improve the hobbyist's chances of success. It presents 101 full-page species accounts of plants that are not only appealing in appearance but can thrive in aquarium tanks. Also included are 33 species to avoid-plants that are not compatible with home aquariums ir that tend ti perish in the hands of inexperienced aquarists. 

Create fertile, productive soil for your garden no matter what gardening zone you live in.Improving your soil both increases your yield of vegetables and fruit and makes your garden easier to tend. With Improving Your Soil, you'll learn the best ways to improve the soil in your garden.From Stu Campbell, the author of the gardening classic Let It Rot!, a guide to home composting with over 340,zero copies in print; Mulch It!; and

Cichlids are popular and attractive fish that require specific care and maintenance. This easy-to-follow guide provides clear and concise information on how to keep cichlids healthy and thriving in home aquariums. This family-friendly, comprehensive guide to superior pet care features newly written text from an expert. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

"The little classic that introduced thousands to composting." – The Boston GlobeTransform leaves, grass, and kitchen scraps into gardener's gold! This easy-to-use guide shows you how to turn household garbage and backyard refuse into nutrient-filled compost that can nourish your soil and promote a thriving garden. You'll soon be saving money, minimizing waste, and enjoying bountiful harvests."The composter's bible . . . Let It...

This guide is a care manual for the brilliant and fascinating poison dart frogs. It contains detailed care information on over 15 species, along with a comprehensive guide to designing naturalistic terrariums suitable for nearly any species of dart frog. Written by professional breeders, this book is an excellent guide to the housing, feeding, breeding, and health care of these spectacular amphibians.

Fancy guppies are one of the most popular aquarium fish around the world. This book assists with making guppy selections and offers valuable information on keeping, breeding, and showcasing these fancy fish. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!Known as the "Siamese Fighting Fish," the beautiful Betta, with vivid colors and long fins (in males), has enchanting elegance and grace. Yet Bettas can fight and bite, so it's best to keep just one in a tank. This guide helps you with everything from preparing for your Betta to maintaining an environment where it will thr...

This expert guide provides up-to-date information on keeping goldfish healthy in home aquariums. It covers a wide range of common issues with goldfish care, and contains identifying photos for many of the most popular and easily obtained goldfish species.  Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

Create a crystal-clear, algae-free pond without pumps, filters, or chemicals using natural ecosystem principles. Complete guide to building self-sustaining water features that support wildlife, require minimal maintenance, and stay beautiful year-round through biological balance.Why Natural Ponds Outperform Artificial Systems:Conventional ponds require constant mechanical intervention and chemical treatments. Natural ponds use beneficial ba...

Frogs and Toads is a comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of caring for your favorite amphibian. This title covers over 40 species within the hobby, both common and rare, including fire-bellied toads, horned frogs, tree frogs, African clawed frogs, and many more. The author discusses topics vital to caring for your frog or toad, such as housing, temperature and humidity control, feeding, health care, and breeding. Designing your own natural terrarium is made easy with step-by-step i...

Easy to care for, king and milk snakes make good pets for beginning hobbyists. This informative book covers all the species and subspecies of kingsnakes and milk snakes that are present in the reptile hobby, and also details the various color and pattern varieties as well as the genetics involved in breeding these animals. This is an ideal reference for the care, breeding, and natural history of these snakes.