An introduction to freshwater aquariums : a step-by-step guide for being succesful with keeping aquariums, aquatic fish and plants

An introduction to freshwater aquariums : a step-by-step guide for being succesful with keeping aquariums, aquatic fish and plants
Author: Jesper Söderberg
Publisher: Jesper Söderberg
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2023-01-19
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9152708438

It is easy to get mesmerized with freshwater aquariums. Creating an underwater ecosystem is not only a rewarding experience but can also bring much peace and relaxation to your life. They seem easy to care for at the start, but there is more than meets the eye when keeping your freshwater aquarium and pets healthy. This book will guide you through every process of starting an aquarium, maintaining healthy fish and plants, and tips on how to battle common problems. Perfect for beginner hobbyists and longtime aquarium enthusiasts, An Introduction to Freshwater Aquariums makes it easier than ever to set up a beautiful aquarium that family and friends alike can enjoy, not to mention, most importantly, yourself. Included in this book are full-color photographs that will supply readers with: - Step-by-step instructions on setting up your aquarium - Understanding the chemistry and biology involved in keeping a healthy aquarium - Anatomy and diseases - Including 70+ of the most popular species of fish, invertebrates and plants, and much more.

The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums

The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums
Author: David E. Boruchowitz
Publisher: Tfh Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Aquarium fishes
ISBN: 9780793821228

First published in 2001, The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums has become the bestselling reference in its category, offering an easy-to-understand look at setting up and maintaining a successful first freshwater aquarium. Now in a completely revised second edition, The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums offers comprehensive and authoritative information that will guide new hobbyists to guaranteed success. Written by a renowned aquarium hobby expert, this indispensable guide contains many ideas for tank setups and stocking schemes—with brand new text that makes the subject material even easier to access and understand for the beginner hobbyist. An all-new preface reflects changes in the hobby since the first edition, while two brand new chapters discuss the benefits of routine large water changes as well as what to expect when progressing further into aquarium keeping. The book also adds mention of all new species that are especially recommended for beginners, plus over 150 full-color photos, captions,

Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens
Author: Karen A. Randall
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1604695927

The essential guide to creating your own underwater world. Sunken Gardens is packed with everything you need to plan, design, and maintain a planted freshwater aquarium. Karen Randall shares her years of expertise and makes this enchanting hobby accessible to everyone. You’ll learn everything from the biology of aquatic plants and basic aquarium chemistry to tank maintenance and troubleshooting. Plant profiles highlight the best options for a range of tank situations, and a chapter devoted to aquascaping styles provides basic design principles and inspiring examples. With hundreds of color photographs and clear, reliable advice, Sunken Gardens is an essential introduction to a fascinating pastime.

Complete Encyclopedia of the Freshwater Aquarium

Complete Encyclopedia of the Freshwater Aquarium
Author: John Dawes
Publisher: Firefly Books
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781552975442

A comprehensive guide to setting up and maintaining a freshwater aquarium at home, including a listing of species, fish biology breeding and conservation, all about aquariums, fish nutrition and health, plants and more.

Freshwater Aquarium Models

Freshwater Aquarium Models
Author: John H. Tullock
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2007-02-27
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0470112735

This book shows you step-by-step and fish-by-fish how to create a beautiful, harmonious aquarium that mimics a natural habitat and fosters healthy fish and plant life. It includes more than eighty detailed recipes for aquariums of different types and sizes, specific aquarium model designs, the basics of aquarium setup and maintenance, and a 16-page color catalog of fish and plant varieties.

A Practical Guide to Setting Up Your Tropical Freshwater Aquarium

A Practical Guide to Setting Up Your Tropical Freshwater Aquarium
Author: Gina Sandford
Publisher: Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2000
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780764152665

Volumes in this brand new series present aquarium enthusiasts with virtually all the facts they need to create beautiful and healthful environments for fish and other aquatic life. Dazzling color photographs with detailed, informative captions and step-by-step instructions will quickly turn beginners into capable aquarium hobbyists, while providing advice and ideas that will inspire experienced fish keepers to add variety and interest to their tanks and ponds. Handsomely laid-out pages present essential information at a glance. This volume tells how to choose a suitable tank, select gravel and other substrates, select plants, manage water filtration and aeration, introduce fish into the tank, and maintain correct lighting and heating. Explanations are easy to follow for beginning hobbyists. More than 200 stunning color photos.

Aquariums

Aquariums
Author: Thierry Maître-Allain
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2005
Genre: Aquarium fishes
ISBN:

A detailed and comprehensive guide. Freshwater and saltwater fishkeeping are challenging and tremendously rewarding hobbies. Aquariums is a big book that covers every aspect a fishkeeper needs to know. Step-by-step technical instructions are illustrated with hundreds of color diagrams as well as hundreds of color photographs of fish in their natural habitats. The book features: Choosing equipment Preparing the water and setting up the aquarium Saltwater and freshwater requirements Types of fish and their families Freshwater fish directory Saltwater fish directory Fish reproduction Plants for the aquarium Balance is the key to the successful aquarium, and Aquariums suggests fish mixes in combination with appropriate plants. Quite often, an aquarium will be thrown out of balance with the introduction of improperly prepared rocks and wood decorations. Simple instructions are offered for the preparation of such decorative objects for the aquarium. Packed with practical advice and useful tips, Aquariums shows how to set up a fish tank of stunning beauty.

Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish

Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish
Author: David Alderton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2019-02-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1465499652

The most complete owner's manual for keeping all types of freshwater and saltwater fish in indoor tropical and coldwater aquariums and outdoor ponds. Choose the right fish for any water temperature--tropical or coldwater--and for all types of environments, including indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. Know the difference between keeping saltwater fish and freshwater fish, including differences in aquarium setups, and feeding and caring for your pet fish. Learn to tell whether your fish are healthy and find out everything you need to breed them successfully. The Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish contains a huge photographic color reference directory of more than 800 of the most popular fish, not only showing you what they look like, but also giving you key information you need, such as how big they will grow, whether they integrate with different fish, what food they eat, and what water type and temperature they prefer.

Angelfish

Angelfish
Author: David A. Lass
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2008-10-28
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 162008001X

David A Lass’s introduction to angelfish fulfills its subtitle, “Understanding and Keeping Angelfish,” and more. This colorful guide in the Fish Keeping Made Easy series discusses angelfish in their natural Amazon rain forest habitat in South America and the needs of this beautiful and recognizable fish in the home aquarium based on their dietary, water conditions, and behavior in the wild. The chapter “Angelfish Groups” describes the three species of angelfish (Pterophyllum altum, P. leopoldi, and P. scalare), the most popular twelve color variations seen in local pet stores, and the special traits of the species. Separate chapters are devoted to selection and care, feeding and diet, and reproduction. The author discusses the keeping of angelfish in an “all-angel” tank (shoal of angelfish!) as well as in a community tank, and gives solid advice on selection of equipment and live plants. A chapter on parasites and diseases will be of great use to all fishkeepers trying to avoid fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases in their tanks as well as general treatment protocols and hospital tanks. Glossary as well as resources of websites and publications conclude the guide.