Saltwater Aquariums For DummiesJohn Wiley & Sons, 2011 M02 25 - 368 pages 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
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Getting to Know Your Fish and Invertebrates | 7 |
Some Things Fishy | 19 |
Choosing the Best Fish for You | 43 |
About Invertebrates | 67 |
From the Dealer to Your Home | 93 |
Setting Up Your Aquarium | 99 |
Figuring Out Filters | 111 |
More Chemistry Salt Acidity and Gases | 207 |
All About Algae | 217 |
Keeping Your Aquarium Clean | 227 |
Taking Proper Care of Your Fish | 241 |
Preventing Stress | 257 |
Diseases and Treatments | 267 |
Observing Your Fish | 277 |
Ten Fish to Avoid | 287 |
Heating and Lighting Your Aquarium | 135 |
Fishy Furnishings and Finishing Touches | 153 |
Partial to Salt The Brackish Aquarium | 179 |
Getting Your Aquarium Up and Running | 187 |
Taking Proper Care of Your Aquarium | 197 |
Taking Proper Care of Your Aquarium 197 Chapter 12 The Nitrogen Cycle | 199 |
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