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Stan Shubel

Stan Shubel is an author known for writing about aquarium fish care. He wrote Aquarium Care of Fancy Guppies (part of the Animal Planet Pet Care Library series, first published 2006) and Proper Care of Guppies (first published 1995), both focusing on selecting, keeping, breeding, and showcasing fancy guppies in home aquariums.
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Aquarium Care of Fancy Guppies (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)

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Stan Shubel's Aquarium Care of Fancy Guppies, published by TFH Publications in 2006 as part of the Animal Planet Pet Care Library series, is a compact but wide-ranging guide covering everything from tank setup and water quality to breeding techniques, health management, and competitive showing — making it one of the more complete single-volume references available for fancy guppy keepers.

Reviewed May 17, 2026

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