Setting up the aquarium | p. 6 |
Choosing a tank and stand | p. 8 |
Placing the tank | p. 10 |
Installing the tank | p. 12 |
Choosing and preparing substrates | p. 14 |
Choosing an internal power filter | p. 16 |
Heating the water | p. 18 |
Choosing and preparing wood | p. 20 |
Choosing and cleaning rocks | p. 22 |
Adding the water | p. 24 |
Running the system before adding plants | p. 26 |
Planting the aquarium | p. 28 |
Preparing the hood | p. 34 |
Fitting the condensation tray and hood | p. 36 |
Choosing a background and maturing the tank | p. 38 |
Adding the fish | p. 40 |
Options and continuing care | p. 43 |
Using an external power filter | p. 44 |
Undergravel and other types of filters | p. 46 |
Other types of tank decoration | p. 48 |
A selection of tropical aquarium plants | p. 50 |
Using plastic plants in the aquarium | p. 54 |
A selection of fish for your first aquarium | p. 56 |
Foods and feeding | p. 62 |
Breeding your fish | p. 64 |
Health care | p. 66 |
Regular maintenance | p. 70 |
Index and credits | p. 76 |
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