A Complete Treatise On Artificial Fish Breeding (1866)

By William H. Fry

Book Overview

A Complete Treatise On Artificial Fish Breeding is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and principles of fish breeding that was written by William Henry Fry and published in 1866. The book covers a wide range of topics related to artificial fish breeding, including the selection of breeding stock, the construction and management of fish ponds, the care and feeding of fish, and the methods of breeding and hatching fish eggs.Fry provides detailed instructions on the various techniques used in fish breeding, including the use of artificial spawning beds, the collection and fertilization of fish eggs, and the rearing of young fish. He also discusses the different species of fish that can be bred, including salmon, trout, carp, and goldfish.In addition to practical advice on fish breeding, Fry also includes discussions on the history of fish breeding, the scientific principles underlying the practice, and the economic benefits of fish farming. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in fish breeding, whether as a hobby or a commercial enterprise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166453197
• ISBN13: 9781166453190
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"