Aquariums: The Complete Guide to Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums

Aquariums: The Complete Guide to Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums Review

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Freshwater and saltwater fishkeeping are challenging and tremendously rewarding hobbies. Aquariums covers every requirement a fishkeeper needs to know and meet -- all presented in a comprehensive and reader-friendly format. Hundreds of color diagrams illustrate step-by-step technical instructions and hundreds more color photographs show fish in natural and aquarium habitats.

This book addresses:

Choosing the right equipment

Preparing the water and setting up the aquarium

Achieving a balanced aquarium with the right mix of fish and appropriate plants

Differences in saltwater and freshwater requirements

Types of fish and their families in a freshwater fish directory and a saltwater fish directory

Selecting plants for the aquarium

Fish reproduction

How to prepare decorative objects for the aquarium.

Packed with practical advice and useful tips, Aquariums shows how to create a fish tank of stunning beauty.

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Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium

Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium Review

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An encyclopedic reference for setting up, stocking, and maintaining a saltwater aquarium.

Nothing rivals the color and appeal of a saltwater aquarium. The Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium simplifies the complexities of setting-up and maintaining a successful saltwater aquarium.

The book illustrates and explains:

• Specific characteristics of invertebrates and marine fish
• Important differences between tropical and freshwater fish
• Choosing a tank: advantages and disadvantages of glass and acrylic, different shapes, and critical construction details
• Accessories such as aquarium heaters, lights, and filters
• Water testing and maintaining the correct chemical balance

More than half of the book is a directory that covers species from 34 fish families. Details include their characteristics, natural environment, diet and feeding, size range, and aquarium behavior.

Coldwater aquariums are covered in a separate section that shows how to establish an artificial habitat for fish requiring temperate saltwater.

This full-color reference will appeal to saltwater tropical fish enthusiasts at any level.

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The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists (Microcosm/T.F.H. Professional)

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists (Microcosm/T.F.H. Professional) Review

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A bestseller since it first published in 1998, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is one of the best-respected, time-tested, hands-on marine aquarium books ever published.

Now completely updated from cover to cover with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is the essential book for all new, intermediate, and serious marine aquarium keepers—in a must-have new edition. This indispensable guide spotlights scientific research performed by leading authorities that deals with various aspects of biology, ecology, systematics, and conservation. This wealth of information couples with captive-care techniques of nationally recognized aquarists and fascinating, never-before-seen photos.

For hands-on marine aquarists of any experience level who seek a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that helps ensure success in the hobby, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is the best book available.

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The New Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium

The New Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium Review

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A comprehensive guide to creating a reef environment in the home aquarium.

Designed with the beginning hobbyist in mind, this richly illustrated reference introduces the hobby of marine aquariums in a practical way. Explaining the technology and terminology clearly, Greg Jennings relates the aquarium setting to that of the natural saltwater environment and offers fascinating insights into the biology and the behavior of the most popular marine fish.

Over 150 species of reef fish, invertebrates and algae are described: their distribution in the wild, size, behavior, diet, aquarium requirements and compatibility. A large, full color photograph appears for each featured species, with personal recommendations on the fish considered best for the beginner.

The New Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium covers:

• The natural history of saltwater fish
• The pros and cons of the latest in equipment and technology
• Saltwater aquarium setup and maintenance - starting out, water quality and temperature, tank decor, lighting and filters
• Feeding, general care and health matters
• An extensive illustrated selection of saltwater fish, invertebrates and algae.

A glossary, suggestions for further reading and a list of useful websites round out this complete reference.

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