The New Marine Aquarium: Step-by-step Setup & Stocking GuideCreating a beautiful, thriving first saltwater aquarium has never been easier, using the natural, simplified methods learned and practiced by the world's leading reef hobbyists. By helping newcomers avoid the pitfalls of outdated, high-maintenance filtration techniques, the author offers an easy-to-follow route to long-term success with live rock, appropriate equipment, aquascaping, disease prevention, and essential husbandry techniques. Includes a photographic guide to selecting fishes, with dozens of hardy choices that are highly recommended for beginning hobbyists or others wanting beautiful, interesting, and long-lived marine species. |
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... acclimate and establish their territories . SELECTING FISHES THE NEW MARINE AQUARIUM. Spanish Hogfish ( Bodianus rufus ) : great fish but will outgrow smaller tanks . Bicolor Blenny ( Ecsenius bicolor ) : droll , likable. Sharpfinned ...
... acclimate and establish their territories . SELECTING FISHES THE NEW MARINE AQUARIUM. Spanish Hogfish ( Bodianus rufus ) : great fish but will outgrow smaller tanks . Bicolor Blenny ( Ecsenius bicolor ) : droll , likable. Sharpfinned ...
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... ACCLIMATING NEW SPECIMENS ONCE A HEALTHY FISH has been purchased and brought home , the next step is to acclimate it properly . Many hardy marine fishes will settle into a new aquarium with no problem , but getting some new fishes to ...
... ACCLIMATING NEW SPECIMENS ONCE A HEALTHY FISH has been purchased and brought home , the next step is to acclimate it properly . Many hardy marine fishes will settle into a new aquarium with no problem , but getting some new fishes to ...
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Step-by-step Setup & Stocking Guide Michael S. Paletta. ACCLIMATION TIP After a prolonged period in a closed plastic bag , shipping water will be high in ammonium and low in oxygen with a low pH . Never acclimate in the bag by adding an ...
Step-by-step Setup & Stocking Guide Michael S. Paletta. ACCLIMATION TIP After a prolonged period in a closed plastic bag , shipping water will be high in ammonium and low in oxygen with a low pH . Never acclimate in the bag by adding an ...
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