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ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎1119612766 

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎9781119612766

Author:    Gregory Skomal 

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!  

 

Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies 3rd Table of contents:

Part 1: Getting Started with Saltwater Aquarium Basics
Chapter 1: Taking Your First Salty Steps
Knowing about Wet Pets and Where to Buy Them
Understanding Your Responsibilities
Getting Started with Your First Saltwater Aquarium
Understanding Water Chemistry and Algae
Keeping Your Fish and Invertebrates Healthy
Avoiding the Wrong Aquarium Pets
Recognizing Why Aquariums Are So Great
Chapter 2: Some Things Fishy
Figuring Out What a Fish Is
Understanding the Basics of Fish Anatomy
Recognizing the Differences between Fresh and Salted
Identifying Common Tropical Marine Fish Families
Chapter 3: Choosing the Best Fish for You
Considering Night and Day Fish
Adding Schools to Your Aquarium
Understanding How Fish Interact with Each Other
Creating a Peaceful Habitat
Finding Good Choices to Stock Your Aquarium
Identifying the Wrong Fish for the Beginner
Chapter 4: Looking Closer at Invertebrates
Perusing inside Invertebrates
Recognizing Common Aquarium Invertebrates
Chapter 5: Going from the Dealer to Your Home
Understanding Why Quarantining Your Fish Is Essential
Working with a Reliable Dealer
Choosing Healthy Fish: The How-To
Going Home with Your Fishy Friends
Taking the Plunge — Acclimating Your New Pets to Their New Surroundings
Keeping a Sharp Eye on Things
Part 2: Setting Up Your Aquarium
Chapter 6: Selecting the Best Aquarium That Meets Your Needs
Considering Tank Size
Identifying the Different Types of Tanks
Putting a Cap on It
Offering More than a Little Support — Your Aquarium Stand
Selecting the Perfect Location for Your New Aquarium
Chapter 7: Figuring Out Filters
Breathing and Eating
Cleaning Your Water — The Different Types of Filtration
Adding a Sump
Considering Your Filter Choices
Perusing Filters’ Helpers
Disinfecting Water
Knowing Which Filter System Is Best for You
Aerating and Circulating Oxygen
Chapter 8: Heating and Lighting Your Aquarium
Understanding Temperature in Relation to Your Wet Pets
Identifying Types of Heaters
Considering Your Heater Options
One Size Doesn’t Fit All — Knowing What Size Heater to Purchase
Reminding You of Some Important Basic Heater Tips
Choosing a Thermometer
The Lowdown on Lighting
Lighting the Way — Selecting Lighting for Your Aquarium
Switching from Day to Night
Chapter 9: Decorating Your Tank — Fishy Furnishings and Finishing Touches
Aquascaping Is a Matter of Taste
Going for the Natural Look
Focusing on the Background
Unraveling the Gravel
Getting Rocked
Keeping Coral
Adding Invertebrates
Providing Plants
Offering Ornaments
Making Sure You Add Saltwater
Testing Your Water Chemistry
Understanding the Purpose of a Quarantine Tank
Handling Your Wet Pets with Nets
Identifying the Cleaning Tools You Need
Chapter 10: Partial to Salt — The Brackish Aquarium
Taking a Closer Look at the Brackish Water Environment
Identifying the Equipment You Need (or Don’t Need)
Going Fishing for the Brackish Water Aquarium
Recognizing Plants That Are Partial to Salt
Chapter 11: Getting Your Aquarium Up and Running
Placing Your Stand and Aquarium
Adding Your Filter
Adding the Substrate
Including Ornamentation
Focusing on Circulation
Attaching the Heater
Filling Your Aquarium with Water
Placing the Hood
Getting the Right Temperature with a Thermometer and Heater
Starting Your Filters
Turning on the Powerheads or Air Pump
Considering Lighting
Making Any 24-Hour Adjustments
Adding Live Sand and Rocks
Ensuring Your Tank Is Mature
Adding Fish
Part 3: Taking Proper Care of Your Aquarium
Chapter 12: Tackling the Nitrogen Cycle
Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle — In and Out
Waiting for Your Aquarium to Mature
Taking the Next Step: Just Add Bacteria
Taking the Final Steps to Maturity
Handling Problems When They Occur with the Nitrogen Cycle
Chapter 13: Considering Chemistry: Salt, Acidity, and Gases
Grasping the Importance of Water Quality
Checking Your Salt Level
Knowing What Acid and pH Are
Comprehending Hardness and Alkalinity
Monitoring How Well Your Pets Can Breathe — Water Gases
Considering Other Chemical Factors
Chapter 14: The Lowdown on Algae
Knowing What Algae Are
Algae Are Out of Control
Identifying Your Algae
Chapter 15: Keeping Your Aquarium Clean and Handling Issues
Performing the Basics
Sticking to Your Maintenance Schedule
Taking Care of Emergencies
Part 4: Caring for Your Fish
Chapter 16: Feeding Your Fish
Giving Them Their Meat and Veggies
Knowing the Building Blocks of Fish Nutrition
Identifying the Types of Food
Putting Food in Their Mouths
Feeding Your Invertebrates
Chapter 17: Preventing Stress
Stopping the Stressin’
Identifying Stressful Conditions
Recognizing Stress
Making a Diagnosis
Chapter 18: Playing Fish Doctor — Diseases and Treatments
Identifying the Treatment Methods
Getting to Know Common Medications
Recognizing and Treating the Bad Guys
Do Invertebrates Get Sick?
Chapter 19: Observing Your Fish
Seeing Is Believing: Fish Can Be Fun
Keeping a Log
Taking Pictures
Part 5: The Part of Tens
Chapter 20: Ten Fish to Avoid
Sharks
Skates and Rays
Stonefish
Moray Eels
Lionfishes and Scorpionfishes
Boxfishes and Trunkfishes
Groupers and Sea Basses
Parrotfishes
Snappers
Seahorses
Chapter 21: Ten Invertebrates to Avoid
Octopuses
Crown of Thorns Starfish
Bristleworms
Mantis Shrimp
Jellyfish
Queen Conch
Lobsters
Bivalves
Sea Cucumbers
Fire Coral
Chapter 22: Ten (Plus More) Simple Metric Conversions
Temperature
Length Conversion
Weight Conversion
Area Conversion
Volume Conversions
Chapter 23: Ten Great Public Saltwater Aquariums
New England Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium
National Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium
SeaWorld
Tennessee Aquarium
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Part 6: The Appendixes
Appendix A: Additional Resources Every Saltwater Aquarist Needs

 

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