Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies

Author: Gregory Skomal
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118051025
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 371

Book Description
Demystifies aquarium setup and maintenance Combine and care for a wide variety of marine fish and invertebrates Dive into the colorful world of saltwater fish! This fun, friendly guide gives you easy step-by-step instructions for choosing and caring for these amazing animals. You get the latest on feeding, tank upkeep, filtering systems, maintaining live rock, and preventing algae build-up, as well as what not to include in your aquarium. Discover how to Choose the best fish and equipment Get your tank up and running Maintain proper water conditions Keep your fish happy and healthy Avoid tank pitfalls Keep a brackish aquarium

What Fish?

Author: Tristan Lougher
Publisher: Interpet Publishing
ISBN: 9781842861189
Category : Marine aquarium fishes
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Buying fish for your aquarium can be a lottery unless you know exactly what you are doing. This text presents details on a wide range of marine fishes so that you can make the right buying decision with complete confidence.

The Complete Illustrated Breeder's Guide to Marine Aquarium Fishes

Author: Matthew L. Wittenrich
Publisher: Tfh Publications, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781890087715
Category : Marine aquarium fishes
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Mating, spawning & rearing methods for over 90 species"--P. [1] of cover.

Caring for Your Fish

Author: Kari Schuetz
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612112927
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Goldfish are the most common type of pet fish. Though having a reputation as simple pets, fish do require a fair amount of attention. When you learn what your fish needs in its tank, how to keep its home clean, and how much food to feed it every day, taking care of your pet fish will go swimmingly!

Fish Facts

Author: Geoff Swinney
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 1589809084
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Provides information on a variety of marine life.

The Nano-reef Handbook

Author: Chris Brightwell
Publisher: TFH Publications
ISBN: 9780793805723
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Any reef aquarium that contains less than 15 gallons of water is considered a nano-reef aquarium. These tiny ecosystems are almost as popular in the fishkeeping community as full-size marine aquarium setups, and with the proper information and tools, they can be set up and maintained by aquarists at any level of the hobby. The wide range of topics covered in this guide include the importance of water quality and tips on maintaining stable water parameters; components of a nano-reef and how to choose the appropriate aquarium, lighting, and accessories for a tank; which fish and invertebrates are best for these types of tanks; and much, much more. For a reef enthusiast looking for a new challenge or any up-and-coming fish hobbyist, nano-reef aquariums are a stunningly beautiful option. The Nano-Reef Handbook contains all the information necessary to get started.

Texas Aquatic Science

Author: Rudolph A. Rosen
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623491932
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
This classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.

Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies

Author: Maddy Hargrove
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118050975
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 368

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

Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish

Author: David Alderton
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465499652
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description
The most complete owner's manual for keeping all types of freshwater and saltwater fish in indoor tropical and coldwater aquariums and outdoor ponds. Choose the right fish for any water temperature--tropical or coldwater--and for all types of environments, including indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. Know the difference between keeping saltwater fish and freshwater fish, including differences in aquarium setups, and feeding and caring for your pet fish. Learn to tell whether your fish are healthy and find out everything you need to breed them successfully. The Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish contains a huge photographic color reference directory of more than 800 of the most popular fish, not only showing you what they look like, but also giving you key information you need, such as how big they will grow, whether they integrate with different fish, what food they eat, and what water type and temperature they prefer.

Marine Chemistry

Author: Chris Brightwell
Publisher: TFH Publications
ISBN: 9780793805747
Category : Aquarium water
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
'Marine Chemistry' is a guide to all aspects of preparing and maintaining stable and healthy water parameters in the marine aquarium. Chapters on basics, like pH and alkalinity, complement those on advanced issues, such as reverse osmosis and oxidation-reduction potential.