Charts and tables show how to deal with ailments and diseases, and there's a guide to the most common fish.
There are profiles of over 100 tropical, marine and coldwater fish, as well as plants and invertebrates.
By:
Jeremy Gay (Author)
Imprint: Hamlyn
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1
Dimensions:
Height: 228mm,
Width: 160mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 660g
ISBN: 9780600612162
ISBN 10: 0600612163
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 14 November 2005
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 6; 1 What type of aquarium do you want? 8; Coldwater, tropical or marine?; styles of aquarium; cost implications; the demands on your time; conservation and care; your duty; 2 Choosing and locating the tank 22; Aquarium size; aquarium designs; tank construction; aquarium furniture; positioning the aquarium; 3 Equipment 32; Filtration; aeration; heating; lighting; 4 Aquarium Decoration 50; Materials; plants; aquascaping; 5 Setting up your first aquarium 80; Safety issues; water preparation; tank set ups, step by step; tank maturation; 6 Water Quality 100; Water testing; the nitrogen cycle; new tank syndrome; 7 Choosing the fish 114; Fish adaptations; compatibility; buying fish; freshwater fish profiles; introducing fish; 8 Basic fish care 162; Feeding; cleaning regimes; equipment maintenance; problem solving; 9 Health Care 176; Fish anatomy; what makes a healthy fish; disease diagnosis; treating sick fish; quarantining; 10 Breeding 188; Fish reproduction; seperating fish; fry rearing; 11 Marine fish care 198; Marine basics; marine equipment; marine decor; salt mixing; tank set ups; livestock profiles; Index.
Jeremy Gay is aquarium consultant to Practical Fishkeeping - Britain's biggest-selling tropical fish magazine.