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Freshwater aquariums for dummies Cover Image Book

Freshwater aquariums for dummies

Hargrove, Maddy. (Author). Hargrove, Maddy. Aquariums for dummies. (Added Author). Hargrove, Mic (Added Author).

Summary: "Setting up your first freshwater aquarium can be a daunting task. This friendly guide answers all your questions, from setting up your tank and selecting fish to the water, chemicals, plants, and much more. There's also expanded guidance on combining different species of fish, maintaining a tank, cleaning gravel, and dealing with common problems such a algae" --Cover, p. 4.

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  • ISBN: 0470051035
  • ISBN: 9780470051030
  • Physical Description: print
    xx, 336 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: Second edition
  • Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2006]

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General Note:
Includes index.
Previous edition: published as Aquariums for dummies. Foster City, Calif.: IDG, 1999.
Formatted Contents Note:
Aquarium basics. Tanks for the memories ; The practice of aquarium keeping ; Finding a good location ; The tank and stand ; What to put and what not to put in your tank ; Equipment and other technical stuff -- Fish and how to care for them. Fish anatomy ; Finding your species ; Purchasing your fish ; Diet and nutrition for your wet pets ; Diseases and treatments -- Water, chemicals, and plants. All water is not created equal ; Those crazy chemicals ; The nitrogen cycle and water testing ; Putting it all together ; Live plants for freshwater aquariums ; Choosing plant species for your tank ; What to do if trouble strikes -- Breeding and other fun stuff. The breeding room ; Let's spawn ; Recording data and photographing fish ; Competing in fish shows ; For the advanced aquarium hobbyist --The part of tens. Ten cool aquarium gadgets ; Ten ways to kill your fish without even trying ; Ten scientific fish laws ; Ten aquatic New Year's resolutions -- Appendix. Tank figures and facts.

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