Synopses & Reviews
This is our sixth set of
Happy, Healthy Pet titles. These are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy pet. All books contain information on
- feeding
- housing
- grooming
- health care
- what to expect from the pet
- and basic training
As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. In addition, owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for their animals may be difficult to come by. As always, the instruction is from experts: people who know their pet intimately but also remember what it was like to have one for the first time.
Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.
Synopsis
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographsnow revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
A saltwater aquarium provides a soothing, ever-changing mini seascape of color and motion. But saltwater fish require a constant, controlled environment. How do you set up and maintain a tank and select the right fish from more than 12,000 varieties? How do you care for marine fish? This updated guide provides the facts and advice you need and includes:
- Info on choosing, equipping, and setting up your aquarium
- Pointers on choosing compatible fish for a community tank
- The scoop on the best (and worst) fish for beginners
- Guidance on maintaining your aquarium and keeping your fish healthy
Synopsis
For the beginner or experienced aquarist,
Setting up a Saltwater Aquarium is the all-in-one answer book. Chapters cover setting up the tank, the ideal creatures to keep in your aquarium and how to keep your aquarium and its inhabitants in top condition through good care and regular maintenance.
This practical, easy-to-use guide tells you what you need to know up-front, so you can spend more time enjoying your aquarium.
Setting up a Saltwater Aquarium is written by an expert aquarist and includes a chapter on the best, and worst, fish for beginners. Beautiful professional photos take you into the world of the aquarium and its creatures. Best of all, this book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your aquarium easy and enjoyable.
About the Author
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Gregory Skomalis an accomplished marine biologist, underwater explorer, photographer, aquarist, and author. He has been a fisheries biologist with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries since 1987 and currently heads up the Massachusetts Shark Research Program. He has written numerous scientific research papers and has appeared in a number of film and television shark documentaries, including programs for National Geographic, Discovery Channel, and ESPN.
Although his research passion for the last twenty years has been sharks, he is also an avid aquarist and has written eight books on aquarium keeping. His home and laboratory are on the island of Martha’s Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts. '
Table of Contents
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Part I:All About Marine Aquariums.Chapter 1:Marine Fish Basics.
Aquarium Fish.
Saltwater vs. Freshwater Fishes.
Fish Anatomy.
Senses.
Chapter 2:The Saltwater Aquarium.
Meeting the Needs of Your Fish.
The Tank.
The Aquarium Stand.
The Tank Hood.
The Water.
The Nitrogen Cycle.
Types of Filters.
Aeration.
The Heater.
Lighting.
Inside the Tank.
More Accessories.
Chapter 3:Setting Up Your Aquarium.
Aquarium Maturation.
Bringing Your Fish Home.
Part II:Choosing Your Fish.
Chapter 4:The Community Tank.
A Fish Community.
Picking Out Healthy Fish.
Plan Ahead.
Poor Choices for Beginners.
Reef Tanks.
Chapter 5:The Best (and Worst) Fish for Beginners.
Angelfish.
Blennies.
Butterflyfish.
Cardinalfish.
Clownfish and Damselfish.
Dottybacks.
Gobies.
Puffers.
Rabbitfish.
Surgeonfish and Tangs.
Sweetlips.
Triggerfish.
Wrasses.
Families to Avoid.
Part III:Caring for Your Fish.
Chapter 6:Feeding Your Fish.
Dietary Needs of Fish.
How to Feed Your Fish.
Chapter 7:Maintaining Your Aquarium.
Vacuum.
Check the Filter.
Algae.
Test the Water.
Partial Water Changes.
Maintenance Checklist.
Replace the Gravel.
Chapter 8:Tropical Marine Fish Diseases.
Commercial Remedies.
Treatment Methods.
Common Treatments.
Common Aquarium Diseases.
Appendix:Learning More About Your Saltwater Aquarium.
Clubs.
Books.
Magazines.
Internet.
Index.\n
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