The Marine Aquarium: Comprehensive Coverage, Form Setting Up An Aquarium To Choosing The Best Fishes( Series - Mini Encyclopedia Series )

This mini encyclopedia is packed with sensible advice and practical guidance. The first part explores the techniques and systems used to sustain tropical marine fishes and shows how to apply them in setting up a tropical marine aquarium. This is followed by expert advice on feeding, maintenance, health care, and breeding.

Part two presents a wide-ranging selection of tropical marine fish from around the world, with details of their compatibility, feeding habits, and breeding potential.

This volume gives detailed instruction on creating and maintaining proper seawater chemistry, then advises on introducing coral, crustaceans, fishes, and other saltwater life species to produce an authentic and thriving marine aquarium. Titles in the brand-new "Mini Encyclopedia" series present comprehensive guidance for aquarium hobbyists, each volume offering in-depth coverage of a complete subdivision of fish keeping. Each bookas authoritative main text is amplified with beautifully designed panels that present vivid, instructive color photos and illustrations, all of them accompanied by information-packed captions and annotations. The authors--all recognized experts and contributors to aquarium magazines--instruct on setting up an aquarium, selecting species, and maintaining an optimal environment for the tankas aquatic animal and plant life. Each volume features approximately 250 color photos and illustrations.