Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies

Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies
Author: Gregory Skomal
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2011-02-25
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1118051025

Demystifies aquarium setup and maintenance Combine and care for a wide variety of marine fish and invertebrates Dive into the colorful world of saltwater fish! This fun, friendly guide gives you easy step-by-step instructions for choosing and caring for these amazing animals. You get the latest on feeding, tank upkeep, filtering systems, maintaining live rock, and preventing algae build-up, as well as what not to include in your aquarium. Discover how to Choose the best fish and equipment Get your tank up and running Maintain proper water conditions Keep your fish happy and healthy Avoid tank pitfalls Keep a brackish aquarium

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums
Author: Mark W. Martin
Publisher: Alpha Books
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781592578269

Featuring descriptions of over 1,000 marine fishes, corals, plants, and invertebrates, this guide offers advice and guidelines for maintaining a saltwater aquarium, including general care recommendations, compatibility of species, and what to do when things go wrong. Original.

The Nano-reef Handbook

The Nano-reef Handbook
Author: Chris Brightwell
Publisher: TFH Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9780793805723

Any reef aquarium that contains less than 15 gallons of water is considered a nano-reef aquarium. These tiny ecosystems are almost as popular in the fishkeeping community as full-size marine aquarium setups, and with the proper information and tools, they can be set up and maintained by aquarists at any level of the hobby. The wide range of topics covered in this guide include the importance of water quality and tips on maintaining stable water parameters; components of a nano-reef and how to choose the appropriate aquarium, lighting, and accessories for a tank; which fish and invertebrates are best for these types of tanks; and much, much more. For a reef enthusiast looking for a new challenge or any up-and-coming fish hobbyist, nano-reef aquariums are a stunningly beautiful option. The Nano-Reef Handbook contains all the information necessary to get started.

The Marine Aquarium Handbook

The Marine Aquarium Handbook
Author: Martin A. Moe
Publisher: Tfh Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Marine aquariums
ISBN: 9780982026212

The Marine Aquarium Handbook is the bestselling saltwater aquarium book of all time, selling more than 250,000 copies since first published in 1982 and launching aspiring aquarists into the marine aquarium hobby. Out of print since 2006, this indispensable resource is now available in a completely updated and redesigned third edition that includes world-class color photography to help guide the reader through setup of their first marine aquarium and then progresses to reefkeeping and breeding of marine fishes. Written by an acclaimed marine biologist and pioneering fish and invertebrate breeder, the book provides sound advice in a clear, readable, and engaging voice. New content exclusive to this edition includes recent advances in biofiltration and energy-efficient lighting, brand new chapters on marine foods and refugia, greatly expanded coverage of fish species and hardy invertebrate species, and information about those species best suited for breeding. Each featured fish has a species profile, behavior notes, native range, maximum size, and essential feeding and husbandry advice. The Marine Aquarium Handbook covers everything a marine hobbyist needs to know to get started and be successful, including aquarium choices, water chemistry, filtration, biological filtration and live rock, setup and maintenance, fish selection, and identification and treatment of common diseases.

A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium

A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium
Author: Ed Puterbaugh
Publisher: Crystal Publications (KY)
Total Pages: 120
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This is a beautiful guide to more than 200 species of corals that are available to the reef hobbyist. For the first time ever, corals can now be correctly identified by a standardized common name, and of course all specimens are cross referenced with scientific names.This book contains 112 pages, including color photographs of corals as they appear in aquariums throughout the country -- over 300 magnificent pictures, including close-ups, detail shots, and identification tips. There are easy to follow charts on lighting and water flow requirements, aggressiveness, and difficulty of care. Each specimen has a written description, individual care requirements, identification clues, environmental notes, and much more. This is an outstanding book for the serious reef hobbyist or nature lover interested in learning more about these beautiful and endangered creatures. -- A must have addition to every reef aquarists' library, -- Aquarium Fish Magazine -- Outstanding Photography...a truly beautiful book, -- Marine Fish Monthly -- A beautiful coffee table book for anyone who has ever dreamed of visiting a tropical coral reef -- This is the first book to identify corals by standardized common names. It is quickly becoming an important reference guide the world ever.

Aquariums

Aquariums
Author: Thierry MaƮtre-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.

The Marine Reef Aquarium

The Marine Reef Aquarium
Author: Phil Hunt
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2008
Genre: Pets
ISBN:

(back cover) This book focuses on developing a system using natural rock and sand as the foundation for a sustainable reef aquarium. Detailed step-by-step guidance throughout. Features more than 400 photos and illustrations.

The New Marine Aquarium

The New Marine Aquarium
Author: Michael S. Paletta
Publisher: Tfh Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages: 150
Release: 1999
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781890087524

Contains a guide to designing and assembling an aquarium, with step-by-step instructions, including information on supporting the weight of the tank, equipment, fish, plants, decorations, and related topics.