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.
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