Saltwater Aquarium Models Recipes for Creating Beautiful Aquariums That Thrive

Name: Saltwater Aquarium Models Recipes for Creating Beautiful Aquariums That Thrive
Price: 7.26 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780470044247

ISBN-10: 0470044241

ISBN-13: 9780470044247

Edition: 2007

Authors: John H. Tullock

List price: $19.99

30 day, 100% satisfaction guarantee!

Marketplace

3 new & used from $7.26

what's this?

Rush Rewards U
Members Receive:

You have reached 400 XP and carrot coins. That is the daily max!

Description:

One of the most difficult things about setting up an aquarium is finding a combination of fish and plants that will both look beautiful and thrive together. Nothing is more disheartening than creating a beautiful tank only to have one fish eat the others, or have several pricey fish die quickly. This book, intended primarily for active hobbyists but not over the heads of beginners, will walk readers though the process of selecting the right inhabitants for their aquariums from top to bottom. A 16-page four-color insert will function as a catalog of fish and plant varieties, grouped by type for easy reference. The book will provide specific aquarium models that list exact selections as well…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.408
Language: English



Introduction


The Allure of Saltwater Aquariums


Hobby versus Passion


What You Can Find in This Book


How Saltwater Differs from Freshwater



Saltwater Aquarium Basics



Caring for an Aquarium


Sources of Saltwater Specimens


Choosing a Dealer


Purchasing Fish Based on Collecting Practices


Selecting Healthy Fish


Making Rational Purchasing Decisions


Ordering Fish by Mail


The Chemistry You Need


Salinity


pH Measurement


Alkalinity Measurement


Calcium


Dissolved Oxygen


Phosphate


Iodide


Copper


Nitrogen Compounds


Lighting


Foods and Feeding


Feeding Invertebrates


Feeding


Changing Water


Water Tests



Bringing Out the Best in Saltwater Aquariums


Guidelines for Design


Selecting Invertebrates and Fishes


Types of Fishes


Types of Invertebrates


Seaweeds


Quarantine Tanks


Acclimating New Arrivals


Developing a Stocking Plan



Making Your Aquarium Look Real



Saltwater Aquarium Mechanics



Understanding Invertebrates



Nuts and Bolts


Built-In Installations


Size


Electricity and Water Supplies


Floor Load


Lighting


Filtration


Maintenance


Finishes


Free-Standing Installations



Troubleshooting


Combating Diseases and Parasites in Saltwater Fish



Basic Setup Procedures


Tank Location


Tank Support


Filling the Tank


Plumbing



Saltwater Aquarium Model Designs



Basic Low-maintenance Designs



Biotope Tanks



Small Tanks



The Appendixes



Catalog of Saltwater Fish



Catalog of Invertebrates, Seaweeds, and Marine Plants



Tank Specifications



Measurements and Conversions


Index