Aquariums: The Complete Guide to Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums

Freshwater and saltwater fishkeeping are challenging and tremendously rewarding hobbies. Aquariums covers every requirement a fishkeeper needs to know and meet -- all presented in a comprehensive and reader-friendly format. Hundreds of color diagrams illustrate step-by-step technical instructions and hundreds more color photographs show fish in natural and aquarium habitats.

This book addresses:

* Choosing the right equipment
* Preparing the water and setting up the aquarium
* Achieving a balanced aquarium with the right mix of fish and appropriate plants
* Differences in saltwater and freshwater requirements
* Types of fish and their families in a freshwater fish directory and a saltwater fish directory
* Selecting plants for the aquarium
* Fish reproduction
* How to prepare decorative objects for the aquarium.

Packed with practical advice and useful tips, Aquariums shows how to create a fish tank of stunning beauty.