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Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies
Gregory Skomal (Author)
9781119612681, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 12 December 2019
352 pages
23.4 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.499 kg
Dive into the wonderful world of saltwater fish Setting up and keeping a healthy, thriving saltwater aquarium—and the gorgeous creatures that live within it—takes a lot more know-how than you might realize. Fortunately, this friendly and informative guide is here to make having a slice of the salty life in your own home easier than ever! This fully updated edition of Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies explains in plain English how to care for a variety of marine fish and invertebrates, upkeep a tank, feed your saltwater friends, and stay informed of the latest technology in luxury tanks! Whether you’re looking for basic information on how to set-up, start, and maintain a saltwater aquarium or already own one and want to whet your appetite with the latest tips, tricks, and design ideas, this book covers the gamut!
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Saltwater Aquarium Basics 5 Chapter 1: Taking Your First Salty Steps 7 Chapter 2: Some Things Fishy 17 Chapter 3: Choosing the Best Fish for You 41 Chapter 4: Looking Closer at Invertebrates 67 Chapter 5: Going from the Dealer to Your Home 93 Part 2: Setting Up Your Aquarium 101 Chapter 6: Selecting the Best Aquarium That Meets Your Needs 103 Chapter 7: Figuring Out Filters 115 Chapter 8: Heating and Lighting Your Aquarium 141 Chapter 9: Decorating Your Tank — Fishy Furnishings and Finishing Touches 159 Chapter 10: Partial to Salt — The Brackish Aquarium 185 Chapter 11: Getting Your Aquarium Up and Running 193 Part 3: Taking Proper Care of Your Aquarium 201 Chapter 12: Tackling the Nitrogen Cycle 203 Chapter 13: Considering Chemistry: Salt, Acidity, and Gases 211 Chapter 14: The Lowdown on Algae 221 Chapter 15: Keeping Your Aquarium Clean and Handling Issues 233 Part 4: Caring for Your Fish 247 Chapter 16: Feeding Your Fish 249 Chapter 17: Preventing Stress 263 Chapter 18: Playing Fish Doctor — Diseases and Treatments 273 Chapter 19: Observing Your Fish 285 Part 5: The Part of Tens 293 Chapter 20: Ten Fish to Avoid 295 Chapter 21: Ten Invertebrates to Avoid 299 Chapter 22: Ten (Plus More) Simple Metric Conversions 303 Chapter 23: Ten Great Public Saltwater Aquariums 307 Part 6: The Appendixes 311 Appendix A: Additional Resources Every Saltwater Aquarist Needs 313 Appendix B: Glossary 317 Index 323
Subject Areas: Natural history [WN]
