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David E. Boruchowitz Publisher: TFH Publications Date Published: May 2001 Language: English Format: Paperback 256 pages | The Simple Guide to Book Description The key to becoming a dedicated aquarium hobbyist is to succeed with your first aquarium.The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums concentrates on providing you with a complete plan and all the information you need to choose and use the right-for-you aquarium equipment and the right-for-you fish and plants: it wants you to succeed.The information is presented in a completely straightforward text that’s easy to read, easy to understand - and very definitely easy to put to good use. |
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Gregory Skomal Publisher: Howell Book House Date Published: March 21, 1997 Language: English Format: Hardcover: 128 Pages | Book Description: Greg Skomal is a fish expert who works on Martha's Vineyard. Co-author of the goldfish book in this series, here he tells readers how to set up, maintain and raise beautiful freshwater fish. From the Back Cover Featuring the Best Information Best Resources Best Photos The best advice for taking care of your Freshwater Aquarium This all-in-one answer book will help both beginning hobbyists and experienced fish keepers to maintain an ideal community aquarium. Practical, easy-to-use information tells you everything you need to know so that you can spend more time enjoying your aquarium. Setting Up a Freshwater Aquarium offers: Completely up-to-date resources, including top Web sites of interest to aquarists Firsthand advice from an expert marine biologist A guide to the best — and worst — fish to keep in your aquarium Easy access to everything you need to know about the care of your aquarium and fish Fundamentals to keep your fish in optimum health Full-color photographs of a variety of freshwater, aquarium fish |
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Maddy Hargrove Mic Hargrove Publisher: For Dummies Date Published illustrated Edition August 19, 1999 Language: English Format: Paperback 376 Pages | Book Description If you're looking to dive into the wild world of aquarium ownership, this is your best guide to setting up a marine reserve of your very own. Aquariums For Dummies is your go-to guide for creating the underwater world that fits your lifestyle. Discover the pros and cons of a variety of aquarium types. From freshwater to marine to brackish, you get the lowdown on what it takes to maintain all these environments so you can make an educated decision on what fits you and your lifestyle. After you know your environment, you can start choosing your little fishies. But where do you start? Authors Mic and Maddy Hargrove have included a whole section on the kinds of fish to choose from, which types of fish match up well, what to look for, and where to go to get the best deals. They also include fast, friendly advice on how best to care for you new aquatic friends (and even how to breed them for fun or profit). Get started today as an active aquarium owner. Look on Aquariums For Dummies as your step-by-step manual to creating the aquatic environment that matches your lifestyle, your interests, and your living room. From the Back Cover "Get this book. Your fish will thank you!" Robert Rice, President, National Fish Conservancy Step-by-step instructions help you set up your aquarium The fun and easy guide to creating and maintaining a beautiful aquarium Setting up your first aquarium can be a daunting task. Not only do you need to choose the right fish, but you also have to maintain the right environment for them to flourish. |
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Maddy Hargrove Mic Hargrove Publisher: For Dummies Date Published: Second Edition September 25th 2006 Format: Paperback 368 Pages | Book Description Covers the latest aquarium gadgets Design a dazzling underwater environment with this bestselling guide! Setting up your first freshwater aquarium can be a daunting task. This friendly guide answers all your questions, from setting up your tank and selecting fish to the water, chemicals, plants, and much more. There's also expanded guidance on combining different species of fish, maintaining a tank, cleaning gravel, and dealing with common problems such as algae. Discover how to * Choose the right aquarium * Select the best fish * Get good deals on equipment * Maintain a clean, healthy environment * Handle tank pitfalls * Breed your fish |
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Mike Wickham Publisher: Alpha Books Date Published: January 1, 1998 Langauge: English Format: Paperback 342 Pages | Product Description Practical and entertaining, this is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to setting up and maintaining an aquarium full of healthy, thriving freshwater fish. Presented in the lively, highly readable style of The Complete Idiot's Guide series, it reveals the mysteries of buying aquarium equipment, setting up the tank, choosing the fish, ongoing care, nutrition, sickness and health, breeding and even fish behavior. All the fun fact boxes and cartoons that readers have come to love in The Complete Idiot's Guides will be here. And as a special bonus, the Reference Card will be a four-color fish identification chart. As are all the books in this wildly popular series, this will be the only guide a reader needs. |
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Peter Scott Publisher: DK Adult Date Published: April 4, 1995 Language: English Format: Paperback 192 Pages | Book Description Create the perfect aquarium for every type of fish. The Complete Aquarium presents a systematic guide to aquariums based on freshwater and marine environments from all over the world. Clear, step-by-step instructions will guide you through planning, building, stocking, and maintaining any type of aquatic environment -- as well as an extensive practical guide to building and designing 16 diverse aquariums. Fully illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photographs and artwork, Complete Aquarium provides an informative catalog of aquarium fishes and their habitats. |
