Includes bibliographical references (page 126) and index.
Contents:
The aquarium -- Your new aquarium -- Deciding on your aquarium -- Types of aquariums -- Substrate -- Background -- Heater -- LIghting -- Filters and filtration -- What fishkeepers need to know about water -- Temperature -- pH -- Hardness -- Ammonia, nitite, and nitrate -- Nitrogen cycle -- Filters -- Aeration -- Test kits -- Aquascapig -- Aquarium plants -- Setting up your aquarium -- Cycling your aquarium -- Populating your aquarium -- Feeding -- Algae -- Routine aquarium care -- Health -- Signs of health -- Find out more.
Summary:
Discusses choosing and caring for pet fish, including information about their physical characteristics, behaviors, and health requirements.
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