This compact, richly illustrated guide explores all aspects of setting up and maintaining a freshwater aquarium. The emphasis is on presenting key facts and essential guidance in short, easy-to-access notes that build into a wealth of practical information. Harnessing the experience of real experts, the Aquamaster Guides combine stylish design with rook-solid advice.
This compact, richly illustrated guide explores all aspects of setting up and maintaining a freshwater aquarium. The emphasis is on presenting key facts and essential guidance in short, easy-to-access notes that build into a wealth of practical information. Harnessing the experience of real experts, the Aquamaster Guides combine stylish design with rook-solid advice.
Getting started 4Aquarium substrates 8Aquarium furnishings 10Aquarium plants 14Lighting the aquarium 16Carbon dioxide fertilization 18Filtration 20Water management 24Setting up the tank 30Adding the fish 42Feeding fish 46Health care 48Regular maintenance 50Fish, plants, and themed aquariums 54Cichlids 56Catfish 58Barbs 60Characins 62Anabantoids 64Danios and rasboras 66Rainbowfish 68Livebearers 70Loaches and sharks 72Aquarium plants 74Mountain stream 84Central American river 86Flooded Amazon forest 88Congo white-water river 90Lake Malawi 92Southeast Asian swamp 94Picture credits 96