The Ultimate Aquarium: A Definitive Guide to Identifying and Keeping Freshwater and Marine Fishes

by Bailey (Author), Sandford (Author), Bailey (Author), Bailey (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $5.33

• Used

  Hardcover
  1995

  $4.17

  The rich variety of tropical freshwater and marine fish makes keeping an aquarium a pleasurable and absorbing pastime. For novices a dedicated fishkeepers alike, The Ultimate Aquarium is an invaluable source of information and advice to this very accessible and appeal hobby.Divided into two sections, the first section explains in very practical terms the fundamentals of setting up the aquarium, including equipment, food and feeding, water chemistry and quality, maintaining a healthy tank environment, decor, how to select the types of fish a how to breed them. The second section examines the variety of fish and fish groups, discussing the general advantages, disadvantage habitats, feeding and breeding requirements many hundreds of fish in each group. For every lover of marine life, The Ultimate Aquarium offers an in-depth study of the major fish group plus all the practical fundamentals of setting up and keeping a healthy tank environment.