Aquariums
Aquariums

Author: Thierry Maître-Allain

Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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A detailed and comprehensive guide. Freshwater and saltwater fishkeeping are challenging and tremendously rewarding hobbies. Aquariums is a big book that covers every aspect a fishkeeper needs to know. Step-by-step technical instructions are illustrated with hundreds of color diagrams as well as hundreds of color photographs of fish in their natural habitats. The book features: Choosing equipment Preparing the water and setting up the aquarium Saltwater and freshwater requirements Types of fish and their families Freshwater fish directory Saltwater fish directory Fish reproduction Plants for the aquarium Balance is the key to the successful aquarium, and Aquariums suggests fish mixes in combination with appropriate plants. Quite often, an aquarium will be thrown out of balance with the introduction of improperly prepared rocks and wood decorations. Simple instructions are offered for the preparation of such decorative objects for the aquarium. Packed with practical advice and useful tips, Aquariums shows how to set up a fish tank of stunning beauty.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums

Author: Mark W. Martin

Publisher: Alpha Books

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 9781592578269

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Featuring descriptions of over 1,000 marine fishes, corals, plants, and invertebrates, this guide offers advice and guidelines for maintaining a saltwater aquarium, including general care recommendations, compatibility of species, and what to do when things go wrong. Original.

Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies
Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies

Author: Gregory Skomal

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-02-25

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1118051025

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Demystifies aquarium setup and maintenance Combine and care for a wide variety of marine fish and invertebrates Dive into the colorful world of saltwater fish! This fun, friendly guide gives you easy step-by-step instructions for choosing and caring for these amazing animals. You get the latest on feeding, tank upkeep, filtering systems, maintaining live rock, and preventing algae build-up, as well as what not to include in your aquarium. Discover how to Choose the best fish and equipment Get your tank up and running Maintain proper water conditions Keep your fish happy and healthy Avoid tank pitfalls Keep a brackish aquarium

The Marine Reef Aquarium
The Marine Reef Aquarium

Author: Phil Hunt

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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(back cover) This book focuses on developing a system using natural rock and sand as the foundation for a sustainable reef aquarium. Detailed step-by-step guidance throughout. Features more than 400 photos and illustrations.

A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium
A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium

Author: Ed Puterbaugh

Publisher: Crystal Publications (KY)

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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This is a beautiful guide to more than 200 species of corals that are available to the reef hobbyist. For the first time ever, corals can now be correctly identified by a standardized common name, and of course all specimens are cross referenced with scientific names.This book contains 112 pages, including color photographs of corals as they appear in aquariums throughout the country -- over 300 magnificent pictures, including close-ups, detail shots, and identification tips. There are easy to follow charts on lighting and water flow requirements, aggressiveness, and difficulty of care. Each specimen has a written description, individual care requirements, identification clues, environmental notes, and much more. This is an outstanding book for the serious reef hobbyist or nature lover interested in learning more about these beautiful and endangered creatures. -- A must have addition to every reef aquarists' library, -- Aquarium Fish Magazine -- Outstanding Photography...a truly beautiful book, -- Marine Fish Monthly -- A beautiful coffee table book for anyone who has ever dreamed of visiting a tropical coral reef -- This is the first book to identify corals by standardized common names. It is quickly becoming an important reference guide the world ever.

Ultimate Marine Aquariums
Ultimate Marine Aquariums

Author: Michael S. Paletta

Publisher: Microcosm.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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" ... Portraits of 50 world-class marine aquariums, along with priceless advice on how they were planned and how they are kept healthy and vibrant"--Page 4 of cover.