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Dive into the wonderful world of saltwater fish
Setting up and keeping a healthy, thriving saltwater aquarium--and the gorgeous creatures that live within it--takes a lot more know-how than you might realize. Fortunately, this friendly and informative guide is here to make having a slice of the salty life in your own home easier than ever!
This fully updated edition of Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies explains in plain English how to care for a variety of marine fish and invertebrates, upkeep a tank, feed your saltwater friends, and stay informed of the latest technology in luxury tanks!
* Understand aquarium set up best practices
* Maintain a thriving aquatic environment
* Build the luxury saltwater tank of your dreams
* Be inspired by a full-color insert
Whether you're looking for basic information on how to set-up, start, and maintain a saltwater aquarium or already own one and want to whet your appetite with the latest tips, tricks, and design ideas, this book covers the gamut!
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Saltwater Aquarium Basics 5 Chapter 1: Taking Your First Salty Steps 7
Chapter 2: Some Things Fishy 17
Chapter 3: Choosing the Best Fish for You 41
Chapter 4: Looking Closer at Invertebrates 67
Chapter 5: Going from the Dealer to Your Home 93
Part 2: Setting Up Your Aquarium 101 Chapter 6: Selecting the Best Aquarium That Meets Your Needs 103
Chapter 7: Figuring Out Filters 115
Chapter 8: Heating and Lighting Your Aquarium 141
Chapter 9: Decorating Your Tank - Fishy Furnishings and Finishing Touches 159
Chapter 10: Partial to Salt - The Brackish Aquarium 185
Chapter 11: Getting Your Aquarium Up and Running 193
Part 3: Taking Proper Care of Your Aquarium 201 Chapter 12: Tackling the Nitrogen Cycle 203
Chapter 13: Considering Chemistry: Salt, Acidity, and Gases 211
Chapter 14: The Lowdown on Algae 221
Chapter 15: Keeping Your Aquarium Clean and Handling Issues 233
Part 4: Caring for Your Fish 247 Chapter 16: Feeding Your Fish 249
Chapter 17: Preventing Stress 263
Chapter 18: Playing Fish Doctor - Diseases and Treatments 273
Chapter 19: Observing Your Fish 285
Part 5: The Part of Tens 293 Chapter 20: Ten Fish to Avoid 295
Chapter 21: Ten Invertebrates to Avoid 299
Chapter 22: Ten (Plus More) Simple Metric Conversions 303
Chapter 23: Ten Great Public Saltwater Aquariums 307
Part 6: The Appendixes 311 Appendix A: Additional Resources Every Saltwater Aquarist Needs 313
Appendix B: Glossary 317
Index 323
About the author
Gregory Skomal, PhD, is an experienced aquarist and Marine Fisheries Biologist at Martha's Vineyard Fisheries, Division of Marine Fisheries, Massachusetts. He's been keeping saltwater aquariums since childhood and has shared his extensive knowledge with viewers of National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, NBC's
Today, and other media.
Summary
Dive into the wonderful world of saltwater fish
Setting up and keeping a healthy, thriving saltwater aquarium--and the gorgeous creatures that live within it--takes a lot more know-how than you might realize. Fortunately, this friendly and informative guide is here to make having a slice of the salty life in your own home easier than ever!
This fully updated edition of Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies explains in plain English how to care for a variety of marine fish and invertebrates, upkeep a tank, feed your saltwater friends, and stay informed of the latest technology in luxury tanks!
* Understand aquarium set up best practices
* Maintain a thriving aquatic environment
* Build the luxury saltwater tank of your dreams
* Be inspired by a full-color insert
Whether you're looking for basic information on how to set-up, start, and maintain a saltwater aquarium or already own one and want to whet your appetite with the latest tips, tricks, and design ideas, this book covers the gamut!
