Saltwater Aquarium Setup and Care

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Author: David E. Boruchowitz

ISBN-10: 0793810434

ISBN-13: 9780793810437

Category: Home Aquarium

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This useful guide helps simplify the setup and care of saltwater aquariums. Featuring easy-to-read charts of compatible tankmates, this book assists in species selection for both the beginner and advanced hobbyist.

Introduction     5Why Do You Want a Saltwater Aquarium?     9Beauty & RelaxationLove of the OceanStepping UpWhat Type of Setup?What You Need to Know     15Properties of WaterGetting Rid of WastesCyclingCold-BloodednessEnough is EnoughWhat You Need to Have     27The AquariumAquarium StandAquarium TopLightingAir PumpFiltrationProtein SkimmerHeaterMeasuring DevicesWaterDechloraminatorMixing TubBucketsSalt MixAcclimation KitLive RockLive SandQuarantine TankWater Change EquipmentMiscellaneous EquipmentWhat You Need to Do     43Mixing Up Salt WaterBuilding the ReefSandbedQuarantine CompromiseRegular MaintenanceEating Well     55Commercial FoodsFeeding ProblemsThe World of Marine Fishes     65Wild-CaughtCommercially RaisedAggression IssuesStockingInches per Gallon?A Whirlwind Overview of Marine FishesSuggested Stocking SchemesFeeling Good     89Prevention of IllnessTreatment of IllnessWhat's Next?     101Join a ClubGoing BerlinA Reef AquariumCaptive BreedingResources     105Index     109