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Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Independently Published, 2025
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Librería: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Reino UnidoCitiRetail
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Paperback. Discover the fascinating world of freshwater and marine shrimp with the Shrimp Keeper's Handbook-a complete, professional, and educational guide designed for both beginners and advanced aquarists. This definitive resource combines scientific knowledge with practical experience, offering readers an in-depth exploration of shrimp taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, husbandry, health, breeding, and conservation.From the hardy Neocaridina davidi and striking Caridina cf. cantonensis to the utilitarian Amano shrimp, exotic Sulawesi species, and iconic marine cleaners, this handbook profiles the most important species in the aquarium trade. It explains how to create stable, biofilm-rich environments, design aquascapes that stimulate natural behavior, manage water chemistry with precision, and implement responsible feeding, breeding, and enrichment practices.Readers will also learn how to prevent common mistakes such as overstocking and unstable water conditions, recognize diseases and molting issues, and apply modern approaches including probiotics, selective breeding, and captive propagation. The book highlights the ecological importance of shrimp in nutrient cycling and symbiosis, their role as bioindicators of ecosystem health, and their potential in sustainable aquaculture and aquaponics.Beyond practical guidance, the Shrimp Keeper's Handbook inspires reflection on the responsibilities of modern aquarists. It demonstrates how keeping shrimp fosters patience, ecological literacy, and environmental awareness, transforming the hobby into a platform for citizen science and conservation.Whether you are establishing your first shrimp colony, refining selective breeding projects, or exploring shrimp's roles in sustainability, this handbook provides the authoritative foundation you need. Rich in detail, grounded in science, and committed to responsible stewardship, it is the ultimate guide to shrimp keeping for aquarists, educators, researchers, and conservationists alike. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
N° de ref. del artículo 9798264761355
- Título
- Shrimp Keeper's Handbook (Paperback)
- Autor
- Raphael Walker
- Editorial
- Independently Published
- Año de publicación
- 2025
- Estado
- new
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 13
- 9798264761355
Discover the fascinating world of freshwater and marine shrimp with the Shrimp Keeper’s Handbook—a complete, professional, and educational guide designed for both beginners and advanced aquarists. This definitive resource combines scientific knowledge with practical experience, offering readers an in-depth exploration of shrimp taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, husbandry, health, breeding, and conservation.
From the hardy Neocaridina davidi and striking Caridina cf. cantonensis to the utilitarian Amano shrimp, exotic Sulawesi species, and iconic marine cleaners, this handbook profiles the most important species in the aquarium trade. It explains how to create stable, biofilm-rich environments, design aquascapes that stimulate natural behavior, manage water chemistry with precision, and implement responsible feeding, breeding, and enrichment practices.
Readers will also learn how to prevent common mistakes such as overstocking and unstable water conditions, recognize diseases and molting issues, and apply modern approaches including probiotics, selective breeding, and captive propagation. The book highlights the ecological importance of shrimp in nutrient cycling and symbiosis, their role as bioindicators of ecosystem health, and their potential in sustainable aquaculture and aquaponics.
Beyond practical guidance, the Shrimp Keeper’s Handbook inspires reflection on the responsibilities of modern aquarists. It demonstrates how keeping shrimp fosters patience, ecological literacy, and environmental awareness, transforming the hobby into a platform for citizen science and conservation.
Whether you are establishing your first shrimp colony, refining selective breeding projects, or exploring shrimp’s roles in sustainability, this handbook provides the authoritative foundation you need. Rich in detail, grounded in science, and committed to responsible stewardship, it is the ultimate guide to shrimp keeping for aquarists, educators, researchers, and conservationists alike.
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