For beginning aquatic fancier looking to start out right with fish, Freshwater Aquariums by David Alderton is the ideal primer. A vertebrate that breathe primarily by means of gills and swim by means of fins is the author’s lead-in to the first chapter called “What are Fish?” Alderton builds the reader’s confidence by providing solid information about what fish are anatomically speaking, how they evolved, how they breathe, how they move, where they live, and how they behave. The new fancier’s aquarium begins in chapter two with instructions on setting up the tank, including selecting the right size, figuring out how many fish, setting the tank, equipment, substrate, heating, lighting, filtrations, plants, water chemistry, assembly, and more. Choosing the freshwater fishes that appeal to the reader is the subject of “Introducing the Categories of Fish,” which schools readers in seven categories: Cyprinids (e.g., goldfish, minnows, and barbs), Characins (e.g., tetras), Cichlids (e.g., oscars, angelfish, and discus), Anabantoids (gouramis, bettas/Siamese fighting fish, and paradise fish), Toothcarps (guppies, swordtails, platies, black mollies, and killifish), Catfish, and others (loaches and Chinese algae eaters). The purchasing, maintenance, and feeding of fish are described in considerable details, and the author gives a basic overview of breeding and keeping fish healthy as well. Resources, glossary, and index conclude the book.

In this book you will learn easy step-by-step instructions on the most efficient fish tank maintenance practices that will keep your fish tank clean and your fish healthy. Keeping a well maintained fish tank has never been easier. I'm sharing my many years of experience as a Fishkeeper to help you pick the right fish for your fish tank, learn about the different fish species that can coexist with each other, how to select the right fish food for the type of fish you have in your fish tank, and valuable tips on fish keeping on a budget. Owning a fish tank surprisingly provides many health benefits like reducing stress, improves mental focus and creativity, lowers blood pressure, and has a calming effect on children and adults as well. Besides the many benefits already mentioned in this book, you will also learn everything you need to know about self-cleaning fish tanks, what to look out for when buying a fish tank, the best location to set up a fish tank, when and how to test your fish tank water, how fish-feeders work, why LED lighting and Wi-Fi cameras are important for your fish tank, and so much more.

In a straightforward, accessible format, this book introduces the hobby of tropical fishkeeping, outlining what is required in order to set up the correct environment, and what varieties of tropical fishes will thrive in an aquarium. Detailed information on choosing equipment, setting up a tank, plant selection, and water chemistry is included. You also get comprehensive coverage of how to feed your fish and how to maintain their tank. With special sections devoted to signs and symptoms of disease and first-aid treatments, as well as breeding tropical fish, this book has everything for the beginning hobbyist and the more experienced fishkeeper.

Discover the Complete Freshwater Aquarium Fish Care Guide and Learn How to Keep Your Fish Healthy and Happy Dear reader, If you are reading this, then you are looking for an easy way to take care of your aquarium fish. Right? You are probably a new and proud owner of the aquarium, or you are looking to become one, but you have no idea what to do with it or the fish inside - how to clean it, how much to feed the fish, or how to take proper care of them. Would you like to learn all of that and much more If you are looking for a way to enjoy the beauty of the underwater world in your own home, this freshwater aquarium guide will show you the easiest way. Freshwater aquariums are a fun and rewarding hobby. Knowing how to set one up, however, can be a little confusing. This guide is specifically made for people with no prior knowledge about aquariums or taking care of pet fish. This guide will get you started and help you choose the right freshwater fish for your aquarium. It will show you the easiest way to keep your aquarium clean at all times and all secrets to keeping your fish happy and healthy. Enrich your life and the life of your family with a colorful, magical world, and make sure you care for it properly. Everything you'll ever need can be found inside this guide! Here is what this guide to freshwater aquarium fish care can offer you: Step-by-step guide to get your aquarium up and running in no time Which fish is best to start with and how to take proper care Complete guide to freshwater aquarium filters How to set up lights, substrate, and powerheads Beginners mistakes and how to avoid them And much more! If you want the easiest way to keep your fish happy and healthy, and enjoy the beauty of the magical underwater world, all you have to do is follow the step-by-step guides and expert advice found inside this book. What are you waiting for? Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!

Discusses how to care for tropical fish, covering such topics as preparing an aquarium, selecting fish, nutrition, and health care.

A detailed and comprehensive guide. Freshwater and saltwater fishkeeping are challenging and tremendously rewarding hobbies. Aquariums is a big book that covers every aspect a fishkeeper needs to know. Step-by-step technical instructions are illustrated with hundreds of color diagrams as well as hundreds of color photographs of fish in their natural habitats. The book features: Choosing equipment Preparing the water and setting up the aquarium Saltwater and freshwater requirements Types of fish and their families Freshwater fish directory Saltwater fish directory Fish reproduction Plants for the aquarium Balance is the key to the successful aquarium, and Aquariums suggests fish mixes in combination with appropriate plants. Quite often, an aquarium will be thrown out of balance with the introduction of improperly prepared rocks and wood decorations. Simple instructions are offered for the preparation of such decorative objects for the aquarium. Packed with practical advice and useful tips, Aquariums shows how to set up a fish tank of stunning beauty.

Here's everything the aquarium keeper must know to maintain a magnificent tank at home: what to buy, how to care for it, and how to troubleshoot. More than 200 species of tropical fish receive detailed attention. Set up different tanks for a variety of fish and effects, and learn to use the full range of available paraphernalia.