
An encyclopedic reference for setting up, stocking, and maintaining a saltwater aquarium.Nothing rivals the color and appeal of a saltwater aquarium. The Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium simplifies the complexities of setting-up and maintaining a successful saltwater aquarium.The book illustrates and explains:Specific characteristics of invertebrates and marine fishImportant differe...
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Firefly Books; First Edition, First Printing edition (September 6, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1552978176
ISBN-13: 978-1552978177
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 1 x 11.8 inches
Amazon Rank: 1333724
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If you're familiar with IT books, there's a type known as "nutshells" which contain the critical essentials the reader needs to get about their business and gain a deeper understanding of the subject-matter. I'd read about marine tankkeeping on vari...
n tropical and freshwater fishChoosing a tank: advantages and disadvantages of glass and acrylic, different shapes, and critical construction detailsAccessories such as aquarium heaters, lights, and filtersWater testing and maintaining the correct chemical balanceMore than half of the book is a directory that covers species from 34 fish families. Details include their characteristics, natural environment, diet and feeding, size range, and aquarium behavior.Coldwater aquariums are covered in a separate section that shows how to establish an artificial habitat for fish requiring temperate saltwater.This full-color reference will appeal to saltwater tropical fish enthusiasts at any level.