This guide to aquarium and pond fish includes an introduction to fishkeeping and information on setting up a tank, maintenance, diseases, and breeding for each type. Directories, with color photos of freshwater fish and plants, marine fish and invertebrates, and pond fish and plants, follow, with species organized into related groups. Each species is briefly described, with information on origins, size, diet, water, and temperament. Fish were chosen for inclusion based on the international trade data from the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. Alderton is a writer, broadcaster, and experienced in the care and breeding of fish. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)