The Tropical Aquarium: Comprehensive Coverage, from Setting Up an Aquarium to Choosing the Best FishesStep-by-step photo sequences instruct on setting up a tank, equipping it, cultivating a tropical aquariumï¿1/2s plant life, and introducing many among a wide selection of tropical fishes, with special advice on compatibility among various species. Hundreds of fish varieties are profiled, with photos and information on feeding and maintenance. 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 bookï¿1/2s 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 tankï¿1/2s aquatic animal and plant life. Each volume features approximately 250 color photos and illustrations. |
Contents
Setting up the aquarium 641 | 6 |
First published in 2004 by Interpet | 12 |
Barrons Educational Series Inc Heating the water | 18 |
Adding the water | 24 |
Printed in China Preparing the hood | 34 |
Adding the fish | 40 |
Cyprinids 82113 | 78 |
Ruby Barb Blackspot Barb | 84 |
Scissortail Clown Rasbora | 109 |
Silvertipped Tetra Whitespot Tetra 176 | 118 |
Livebearers 140147 | 140 |
Platy | 146 |
This | 148 |
Pearl Gourami | 152 |
Catfishes 158175 | 158 |
Zebra Catfish | 164 |
Tiger Barb Albino Tiger Barb Moss Tiger | 90 |
Pearl Danio Gold Pearl Danio | 96 |
White Cloud Mountain Minnow | 103 |
Royal Whiptail Twig Catfish | 170 |
Loaches 176181 | 176 |