Download or read book How to Be a Successful Aquarium Hobbyist written by David Justin Smith and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-09 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book "How to become a successful aquarium hobbyist"? deals with setting up and maintaining a freshwater aquarium. Information in this book is presented in simple language and it will be beneficial for both novice and experienced aquarists. "How to become a successful aquarium hobbyist"? features wealth of information to aquarium hobby fans. List of topics covered in the book include aquarium lighting, tropical freshwater aquarium, protein skimmer, aquarium maintenance, piranha, betta, and aquarium aeration.
Download or read book How to Have a Successful Aquarium written by Stephan Dreyer and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on choosing fish and caring for an aquarium, including space considerations, plants, food, and filtration
Download or read book Freshwater Aquariums written by David Alderton and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Book of Coral Propagation written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Saltwater Aquarium Guide written by Albert B. Ulrich III and published by Albert B. Ulrich III. This book was released on 2015-05-24 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Saltwater Aquarium Guide: How to Care for and Keep Marine Fish and Corals Do you want to learn how to setup a saltwater aquarium or marine aquarium ? Do you already have a freshwater fish tank and you just want to find out what it takes to have a successful coral reef aquarium? Are you looking to pick up a few tips and tricks to help you take your successful saltwater fish tank setup to the next level? The New Saltwater Aquarium Guide: How to Care for and Keep Marine Fish and Corals will help you build the tropical reef marine aquarium you have been daydreaming about. With a good plan, the right equipment and the right knowledge, you can build a successful, thriving new marine fish tank or saltwater aquarium. This book will help you make important decisions like: What type of saltwater aquarium is right for you? What size saltwater aquarium should you buy? What equipment is necessary to have a successful coral reef aquarium?What testing is necessary and what science do you need to know to have a successful saltwater aquarium? What are the best saltwater fish to start with? How do you set up a reef aquarium or marine aquarium? What can you expect to happen once you set up a reef fish tank or tropical reef marine aquarium in your home?How hard is it to setup a coral reef aquarium? This easy to read saltwater aquarium book will help you get your marine aquarium setup or saltwater fish tank setup and running in no time. Download The New Saltwater Aquarium Guide: How to Care for and Keep Marine Fish and Corals and start reading today!
Download or read book Reef Aquarium Success Volume 1 Learn How to Maintain a Beautiful Mini Ocean Environment Within Your Tank written by Eric Van Van Der Hope and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reef keeping resource, written by hobbyists, for hobbyists.
Download or read book Freshwater Fish Tank Journal written by Fishcraze Books and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 6x9 120 page blank lined book is a must for all fish tank and aquarium hobbyists. easy tracking of scheduled maintenance, feeding details and fish health. Record All Aquarium And Fish Needs. A Great Gift Idea For Fish Keepers Of All Sorts!
Download or read book The New Marine Aquarium written by Michael S. Paletta and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1999 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains a guide to designing and assembling an aquarium, with step-by-step instructions, including information on supporting the weight of the tank, equipment, fish, plants, decorations, and related topics.
Download or read book The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums written by David E. Boruchowitz and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2001, The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums has become the bestselling reference in its category, offering an easy-to-understand look at setting up and maintaining a successful first freshwater aquarium. Now in a completely revised second edition, The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums offers comprehensive and authoritative information that will guide new hobbyists to guaranteed success. Written by a renowned aquarium hobby expert, this indispensable guide contains many ideas for tank setups and stocking schemes—with brand new text that makes the subject material even easier to access and understand for the beginner hobbyist. An all-new preface reflects changes in the hobby since the first edition, while two brand new chapters discuss the benefits of routine large water changes as well as what to expect when progressing further into aquarium keeping. The book also adds mention of all new species that are especially recommended for beginners, plus over 150 full-color photos, captions,
Download or read book Great Big Freshwater Aquarium Log Book written by Aquascape Hobby Books and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-18 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maintenance Journal For Freshwater Fish Tanks Biggest aquarium log book on Amazon! The perfect log book for the serious aquarium hobbyist. The key to keeping healthy, beautiful fish is keeping their tank maintained in excellent condition. This maintenance journal will keep on you track, reminding you to measure and track your water quality and check the condition of your equipment. ➤Features: Log up to 145 separate entries Track up to five tanks Keep an up to date inventory of your fish, crustaceans, mollusks, et. Track key data like temperature and water quality parameters Record water changes Cleaning checklist Maintenance checklist Plenty of room for additional notes ➤Contents: A "My Tanks" page to list all the tanks you plan to track in this book. Twelve "Organism Inventory" pages can be used to track when you acquire fish, crustaceans, mollusks, or even plants. One hundred forty-five "Maintenance Log" sheets. The front of each sheet has prompts for data recording, a cleaning checklist, a maintenance checklist, and blanks to note what supplies you need to purchase. The back is lined so you'll have plenty of space to record observations, treatments, design notes, etc. ➤Water Quality Parameters you can track: Water level Temperature pH level Ammonia level Nitrite level Nitrate level Carbonate hardness (KH) General hardness (GH) ➤Cleaning checklist: Water changed and amount changed Glass Gravel Top Other ➤Maintenance checklist: Filters, rinse or replace Pumps Tubing Connections Airstones Skimmers and other equipment Lighting
Download or read book Bring Me Home Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby written by John H. Tullock and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-05-05 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BOOK TO BRING HOME BEFORE YOU BRING HOME A SALTWATER AQUARIUM! This book is a great way to test the waters before you take the plunge. Saltwater aquariums are intriguing, mesmerizing, and relaxing. However, they do require a commitment of time and money. Are you up for the challenge? With this practical, hands-on guide, you'll know what to expect. You'll have information on choosing the aquarium, equipment, and fish; proper setup and maintenance; and more. Information and interactive features include: WORKSHEETS that help you make informed decisions QUESTIONS to help you determine if your family is ready for a saltwater aquarium CHARTS showing the time and money required for setting up and maintaining a 30-gallon tank or larger unit CHECKLISTS covering how to properly locate the aquarium, supplies needed, and more AIDS for creating a timetable and a stocking plan MAINTENANCE CHARTS to keep you organized RESOURCES to keep in a notebook with your maintenance logs, fish purchasing records, and more Bring Me Home! Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby covers feeding fish and invertebrates, common mistakes and how to avoid them, creating a reef habitat, and more. It's a reference you'll rely on again and again if you decide to dive into this rewarding hobby.
Download or read book Your New Saltwater Aquarium written by Laurren Schmoyer and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-01-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Keeping bright, colorful, exotic saltwater fish healthy and thriving for years in a saltwater aquarium is the norm for the pros. Now you have the chance to learn how the experts create stunning saltwater aquariums filled with beautiful fish."--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book The Conscientious Marine Aquarist written by Robert M. Fenner and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading advocate for the responsible collection and care of wild-caught specimens, Robert Fenner starts with the basics and proceeds to give the reader the scientific background and advanced secrets of successful marine aquarium stewardship. His pragmatic, hands-on-guide demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful, thriving slice of the tropical ocean. Full-color photos throughout.
Download or read book The Everything Tropical Fish Book written by Carlo DeVito and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-07-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tropical fish are beautiful to look at, fascinating to collect, and totally relaxing to watch. And there are no simpler pets to own. For the hobbyist or novice pet owner, The Everything Tropical Fish book offers a complete resource for caring for freshwater and saltwater fish, whether you’re starting with your first goldfish bowl or assembling aquarium tanks full of different kinds of fish. Inside, you’ll learn how to find and purchase the fish you want, and how to keep your new finned friends happy. From setting up the aquarium with the proper filters to outfitting the tank with the proper balance of plants and chemicals, The Everything Tropical Fish Book answers all your fish-friendly questions! Learn how to: Buy the proper equipment to set up your own fresh or saltwater aquariums Collect tropical fish—which are the most popular and why Keep your pets healthy—with proper food, water quality, and temperature Build beautiful outdoor ponds and water gardens for goldfish and koi And much, much more!
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Setting Up Your Tropical Freshwater Aquarium written by Gina Sandford and published by Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's. This book was released on 2000 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volumes in this brand new series present aquarium enthusiasts with virtually all the facts they need to create beautiful and healthful environments for fish and other aquatic life. Dazzling color photographs with detailed, informative captions and step-by-step instructions will quickly turn beginners into capable aquarium hobbyists, while providing advice and ideas that will inspire experienced fish keepers to add variety and interest to their tanks and ponds. Handsomely laid-out pages present essential information at a glance. This volume tells how to choose a suitable tank, select gravel and other substrates, select plants, manage water filtration and aeration, introduce fish into the tank, and maintain correct lighting and heating. Explanations are easy to follow for beginning hobbyists. More than 200 stunning color photos.
Download or read book How to Frag Corals written by Albert B. Ulrich III and published by Albert B Ulrich III. This book was released on with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step instructions Be confident and successful fragging corals. What does your ideal coral aquarium look like? Do you want a mixed coral reef tank, buzzing with color and energy as fish and invertebrates fill every level with the colors and textures of a coral reef? It is a devastating feeling to buy a new coral and watch it shrivel away and die in your tank. Wild-collected corals travel long distances in some challenging living conditions before they make it to your home aquarium, and many of those specimens are damaged and dying before you get them home. In this book, I will show you how some successful reef aquarium hobbyists are able to fill their tanks with corals that are already proven to grow well in their tanks. These aquarists are also able to trade with other hobbyists to acquire some of the corals that are grow best for them, and many are even able to use these secrets to make a little money on the side. Ok, they aren’t really secrets, but what I am talking about is fragging corals. Hi, I’m Albert Ulrich, the author of The New Saltwater Aquarium Guide and 107 Tips for the Marine Reef Aquarium. I have been published in Aquarium Fish International and Aquariums USA magazines and I have been blogging online about the hobby for years at www.SaltwaterAquariumBlog.com. This book will show you how to frag corals for your marine aquarium with step-by-step instructions. Get your copy today!
Download or read book Creating a Natural Aquarium written by Peter Hiscock and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 2000-08-07 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The allure of the natural aquarium is that it is both a spectacularly beautiful and all-natural environment - the ideal backdrop for an aquarium of colorful fish . The plants and accessories needed to create a natural aquarium are more abundant than ever, giving aquarium hobbyists may more choices. This book explores the full range of natural aquarium possibilities, and with its abundance of full-color photos and drawings makes setting up and lm maintaining the design of choice as simple(and successful) as possible.
