Aquarium - an Owner's Manual

Featuring over 180 fish and invertebrates this is a practical guide to choosing and caring for all types of aquarium fish and planning, setting up and maintaining a home aquarium.

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Packed with the latest information and easy-to-follow advice on keeping fish and setting up a home aquarium this invaluable guide is the ideal companion for anyone who is or is thinking about becoming an aquarium owner. Over 180 fish and invertebrates including freshwater marine and brackish-water species are illustrated and discussed in detail with profiles covering natural habitat size feeding requirements breeding strategies and optimal aquarium conditions. Species are rated as suitable for novice intermediate or advanced fishkeepers and there are recommendations for appropriate tank set-ups and companion fish. Aquarium - An Owner's Manual provides in-depth information on tank equipment and maintenance along with advice on how to select and use aquatic plants for all types of aquaria. Clear instructions guide you from planning and setting up your aquarium to choosing your fish feeding breeding and keeping them healthy while seven finished feature tanks offer inspiration for both beginners and more experienced aquarists.