Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies

Gregory Skomal

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For Dummies
01 November 2019

Fishes & aquaria

Dive into the wonderful world of saltwater fish

Setting up and keeping a healthy, thriving saltwater aquarium—and the gorgeous creatures that live within it—takes a lot more know-how than you might realize. Fortunately, this friendly and informative guide is here to make having a slice of the salty life in your own home easier than ever!

This fully updated edition of Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies explains in plain English how to care for a variety of marine fish and invertebrates, upkeep a tank, feed your saltwater friends, and stay informed of the latest technology in luxury tanks!

Understand aquarium set up best practices Maintain a thriving aquatic environment Build the luxury saltwater tank of your dreams Be inspired by a full-color insert

Whether you’re looking for basic information on how to set-up, start, and maintain a saltwater aquarium or already own one and want to whet your appetite with the latest tips, tricks, and design ideas, this book covers the gamut!

By: Gregory Skomal
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 185mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9781119612681
ISBN 10: 1119612683
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 November 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Saltwater Aquarium Basics 5 Chapter 1: Taking Your First Salty Steps 7 Chapter 2: Some Things Fishy 17 Chapter 3: Choosing the Best Fish for You 41 Chapter 4: Looking Closer at Invertebrates 67 Chapter 5: Going from the Dealer to Your Home 93 Part 2: Setting Up Your Aquarium 101 Chapter 6: Selecting the Best Aquarium That Meets Your Needs 103 Chapter 7: Figuring Out Filters 115 Chapter 8: Heating and Lighting Your Aquarium 141 Chapter 9: Decorating Your Tank — Fishy Furnishings and Finishing Touches 159 Chapter 10: Partial to Salt — The Brackish Aquarium 185 Chapter 11: Getting Your Aquarium Up and Running 193 Part 3: Taking Proper Care of Your Aquarium 201 Chapter 12: Tackling the Nitrogen Cycle 203 Chapter 13: Considering Chemistry: Salt, Acidity, and Gases 211 Chapter 14: The Lowdown on Algae 221 Chapter 15: Keeping Your Aquarium Clean and Handling Issues 233 Part 4: Caring for Your Fish 247 Chapter 16: Feeding Your Fish 249 Chapter 17: Preventing Stress 263 Chapter 18: Playing Fish Doctor — Diseases and Treatments 273 Chapter 19: Observing Your Fish 285 Part 5: The Part of Tens 293 Chapter 20: Ten Fish to Avoid 295 Chapter 21: Ten Invertebrates to Avoid 299 Chapter 22: Ten (Plus More) Simple Metric Conversions 303 Chapter 23: Ten Great Public Saltwater Aquariums 307 Part 6: The Appendixes 311 Appendix A: Additional Resources Every Saltwater Aquarist Needs 313 Appendix B: Glossary 317 Index 323

Gregory Skomal, PhD, is an experienced aquarist and Marine Fisheries Biologist at Martha's Vineyard Fisheries, Division of Marine Fisheries, Massachusetts. He's been keeping saltwater aquariums since childhood and has shared his extensive knowledge with viewers of National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, NBC's Today, and other media.

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Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies

Gregory Skomal

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