Freshwater Aquarium: Your Happy Healthy Pet

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Author: Gregory Skomal PhD

ISBN-10: 0764583778

ISBN-13: 9780764583773

Category: Home Aquarium

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs—now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!\ A freshwater aquarium offers an endlessly fascinating pageant of movement and color. But how do you set up a tank and select the right fish? And how do you maintain an aquarium to keep your fish happy and healthy? This updated guide delivers the answers, providing all the facts and advice you need, including:\ * Tips on setting up...

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The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs—now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!A freshwater aquarium offers an endlessly fascinating pageant of movement and color. But how do you set up a tank and select the right fish? And how do you maintain an aquarium to keep your fish happy and healthy? This updated guide delivers the answers, providing all the facts and advice you need, including:Tips on setting up and designing your aquariumAn illustrated guide to popular tropical fishPointers on selecting the right mix of fishThe lowdown on maintaining your aquariumGuidance on keeping your fish healthyThe scoop on how to breed your fish

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Part I: Getting Started. Chapter 1: About Freshwater Fish. Fish Evolution. Fish Biology. Fish in Captivity. Chapter 2: Setting Up the Tank. The Right Tank. Creating Proper Water Conditions. Filter Systems. Aquarium Lighting. Inside the Tank. Other Accessories. Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Aquarium. Successful Setup. Aquarium Maturation. Adding Fish to the Tank. Part II: Freshwater Aquarium Fish. Chapter 4: Common Freshwater Fish Families. Livebearers. Egglayers. Chapter 5: Choosing Fish for Your Aquarium. The Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners. Fish Beginners Should Avoid Part III: Caring for Your Freshwater Fish. Chapter 6: Feeding Your Fish. Feeding Strategies. Types of Fish Foods. How to Feed Your Fish. Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Aquarium. General Maintenance. Maintenance Checklist. Chapter 8: Keeping Your Fish Healthy. Signs of Illness. Treatments. Common Diseases. Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Infections. Parasite Infestations. Chapter 9: Breeding Your Freshwater Fish. Natural Reproduction. Reproduction in the Aquarium. Livebearers. Egglayers. Appendix: Learning More About Your Freshwater Aquarium. Clubs. Magazines. Fish on the Internet. Books. Index.