Fish HELP!?

Question

I plan to work at a fish store (tropical & marine) in a couple months when I go to college. I know a lot about fish, b/c i've had a tank for about a year now, but I want to gain more knowledge. Are there any books or sites you reccomend?

Answer 1

You bet.

Textbook of Fish Health
Author: George W. Post
ISBN-10: 0876665997
ISBN-13: 9780876665992
http://www.bestwebbuys.com/Textbook_of_Fish_Health-ISBN_0876665997.html?isrc=b-search

The Baensh Aquarium Atlas series is also full of great info on aquarium keeping in general as well as specific plants and fish.

This link is for volume 1
http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Atlas-1-Rudiger-Riehl/dp/3882440503


Those are obviously freshwater fish books, no doubt you'll get plenty more great recommendations for both fresh and saltwater books.
As far as web sites:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/

wetwebmedia is a very respectable site and has a great Q&A and FAQ section. Excellent marine section.

http://www.skepticalaquarist.com/

Good disease and general info sections.


MM

Answer 2

http://www.theoscarspot.com/

http://oscarfishtank.com/

http://ultimatebettas.com/

They all deal with more than what the name would suggest, have great links and friendly, knowledgeable people. If they don't know, they can send you to a link that will have the info you are looking for.

a few more links
http://www.pufferresources.net/puffer_profiles/
http://bluejax.14.forumer.com/
http://www.petlibrary.com/goldfish/goldfish.html
http://www.oscarfish.com/
http://www.deathbydyeing.org/
http://www.bigskycichlids.com/coloration_article.htm

Hope this helps some. I haven't used any books, some have outdated information. I would suggest more to just go into the bookstore when you have free time and browse the different books at a table. If it is good enough buy it, otherwise, the resources from people who own and love their fish are the best place to get the best information ... then you can give that info to your future customers so they can be happier as well!!!

Answer 3

Keep in mind the kinda fish that will sell. Then research each fish.
Practial knowledge (which you are gaining) will always win over reading a book. I have 12 tanks, for the last 10 years. I still look and read fish books, though I have learnt so much more talking to others that own tanks.
Practical Fishkeeping is a good website and they have mags too.
good luck in your new job!

Answer 4

I think the best site is wetwebmedia.com

They have daily questions and answers and an absolute TON of combined knowledge. There is a great search engine and you can find just about anything regarding aquatic anything.....

Water parameters, compatibility, temperaments, illnesses, injuries, even appropriate decor as well as tank sizes.

Answer 5

Here are a few sites that might help you learn more:

http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/
http://www.aquariumfish.net/home.htm
http://www.tropicalfishcentre.co.uk/

If you need more, just go to www.google.com and type in tropical fish, aquariums, or the like....hope that helps

Answer 6

Complete Encyclopedia of the Freshwater Aquarium.

I borrowed it from my local library and it really helped me out.

Answer 7

most stores, even big box stores train you on what you need.
If you go to "resolved" questions in fish and read about problems and the solutions that helped them best you will learn a lot, there's a convenient "next" button to help you too! i spent 4 hours one day going through it just gaining the knoledge for the heck of it.

good luck!

Answer 8

Do some searches on the net

Answer 9

http://www.aquarank.com will link you to some of the best forums out there.

Answer 10

check out http://www.petfish.net