Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies^?, 2nd Edition

by Maddy Hargrove; Mic Hargrove

• ISBN13: 9780470106990
• ISBN10: 0470106999
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Covers the latest aquarium gadgets Design a dazzling underwater environment with this bestselling guide! Setting up your first freshwater aquarium can be a daunting task. This friendly guide answers all your questions, from setting up your tank and selecting fish to the water, chemicals, plants, and much more. There's also expanded guidance on combining different species of fish, maintaining a tank, cleaning gravel, and dealing with common problems such as algae. Discover how to * Choose the right aquarium * Select the best fish * Get good deals on equipment * Maintain a clean, healthy environment * Handle tank pitfalls * Breed your fish

Table of Contents

Introduction

Aquarium Basics

Tanks for the Memories

The Practice of Aquarium Keeping

Finding a Good Location

The Tank and Stand

What to Put and What Not to Put in Your Tank

Equipment and Other Technical Stuff

Fish and How to Care for Them

Fish Anatomy

Finding Your Species

Purchasing Your Fish

Diet and Nutrition for Your Wet Pets

Diseases and Treatments

Water, Chemicals, and Plants

All Water Is Not Created Equal

Those Crazy Chemicals

The Nitrogen Cycleand Water Testing

Putting It All Together

Live Plants for Freshwater Aquariums

Choosing Plant Species for Your Tank

What to Do if Trouble Strikes

Breeding and Other Fun Stuff

The Breeding Room

Let's Spawn!

Recording Data and Photographing Fish

Competing in Fish Shows

For the Advanced Aquarium Hobbyist

The Part of Tens

Ten Cool Aquarium Gadgets

Ten Ways to Kill Your Fish Without Even Trying

Ten Scientific Fish Laws

Ten Aquatic New Year's Resolutions

Appendix: Tank Figures and Facts

Index

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