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Informationen zum Autor John H. Tullock holds a master's degree in zoology. From 1987 to 1995, he operated a retail and mail-order aquarium business featuring saltwater fish, invertebrates and everything necessary to maintain them in the home. He is the founder of the American Marinelife Dealer Association and served on the steering committee that created the Marine Aquarium Council. He is the author of eight previous aquarium books, including "Natural Reef Aquariums" (TFH) and "Your First Marine Aquarium" (Barron's). Klappentext THE BOOK TO BRING HOME BEFORE YOU BRING HOME A SALTWATER AQUARIUM!This book is a great way to test the waters before you take the plunge. Saltwater aquariums are intriguing, mesmerizing, and relaxing. However, they do require a commitment of time and money. Are you up for the challenge? With this practical, hands-on guide, you'll know what to expect. You'll have information on choosing the aquarium, equipment, and fish; proper setup and maintenance; and more. Information and interactive features include:WORKSHEETS that help you make informed decisionsQUESTIONS to help you determine if your family is ready for a saltwater aquariumCHARTS showing the time and money required for setting up and maintaining a 30-gallon tank or larger unitCHECKLISTS covering how to properly locate the aquarium, supplies needed, and moreAIDS for creating a timetable and a stocking planMAINTENANCE CHARTS to keep you organizedRESOURCES to keep in a notebook with your maintenance logs, fish purchasing records, and moreBring Me Home! Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby covers feeding fish and invertebrates, common mistakes and how to avoid them, creating a reef habitat, and more. It's a reference you'll rely on again and again if you decide to dive into this rewarding hobby.
