They sometimes venture boldly into the open water or slip between the corals with grace and elegance. The liveliness of their swimming highlights their colorful livery. This irresistibly attracts the diver but, while many fish flee when approached, angelfish generally wait and observe without apprehension. At this moment, a relationship is established with these curious and magnificent beings whose behavior seems to reflect intelligence. Such encounters can take place while diving or in an aquarium and they are rich in lessons.
In this book, Kiyoshi Endoh presents the biology and biogeography of angelfish, the characteristics of the different taxa, the environmental requirements of each species, care and feeding in captivity, sexual dimorphism, reproduction and breeding in captivity. As fish farming begins to produce new forms of breeding, new species are still being discovered in isolated localities or deep reefs. This is an exciting time for angelfish enthusiasts and this book presents the most recent discoveries.
Angelfish of the World is an identification and care guide to all known species in the family Pomacanthidae.
Browse other books in my catalog Browse other books in my catalog
