Overview

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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Aquariums covers everything a fish keeper needs to know and presents it in a comprehensive and reader-friendly format. Hundreds of color diagrams illustrate step-by-step technical instructions and hundreds of color photographs show fish in natural and aquarium habitats. Packed with practical advice and useful tips, Aquariums is ideal for both novice and experienced fishkeepers.

A beautiful introduction... Beautiful photos clearly illustrate this nice good all-in-one handbook, that will fill the needs of beginning aquarists. -- Nancy Bent Booklist (02/01/2006)

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Thierry Maître-Allain has a PhD in Marine Biology and is an author, journalist and experienced fishkeeper. Christian Piednoir is a photographer, journalist, fishkeeper and the creator of aquapresse.com, a website dedicated to marine photography.

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