Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquariums Ebook
Title: Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquariums
Description:
This is Definitely Not About Your Grandma's Fish Bowl!
Have you ever wished you could wave a magic wand and transform the goldfish bowl you had as a child into an aquatic wonderland?
Or, maybe your last vacation included a visit to Sea Word and you delighted in the squeals of laughter from your kids and promised them their own miniature version right in your own home.
Welcome,
Whatever your reasons for being here it's a sure bet that you are looking for the opportunity to create a vision of "Finding Nemo" habitat right in your own home. A noble idea surely, but if you are caught in a time warp you need to understand that when it comes to creating an aquarium, as the saying goes, "they've come a long way baby!"
First things first. You do realize that you gotta' have a plan, right? You know, kind of like plan your work and work your plan? Before you run off to the pet store and start scooping up fish in a net you need to learn a little bit more about "fish keeping."
"Fish keeping?" Yep, that's right, "fish keeping." Or, in a more eloquent description, "keeper of fish." Did you know that "fish keeping" is actually dated as far back as medieval times? Well it's true. But don't worry, you don't have to build your aquarium as large as a moat.
If any of this is striking a chord within, you need some help before you embark on your "fish keeping" adventure and we highly recommend you acquire a copy of Your Guide to Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquariums. It's definitely just what the doctor ordered for "fish keeping 101."
First things first. Here's a little sample of what you'll find inside of the 100+ fishy pages:
- Planning Your Aquarium - what size do you require, is there any design you find more favorable, where you should place it and do you need an aquarium stand?
- Basic Fish Anatomy - learn to distinguish between the different types by their body configuration.
- Furnishing your aquarium - first the basics, light, heat, filter
- Water quality is very important - learn how to "keep it clean."
- Then comes the fun stuff - how to select gravel, plants and other interior design elements and accessories.
- Adding the fish - learn all about the most popular tropical freshwater fish - how many you should buy considering the tank size, should you have more than one species and how and where to buy your fish.
- Do you want to add non-fish species like snails, shrimp or crab?
- Selecting aquatic plants for your aquarium and how to care for them to insure longevity.
- Feeding your fish - what to feed and when.
- How to use antibiotics to control disease.
- Be on the alert for disease - what to watch for and how to treat them.
- Are medicated foods the answer?
- Try your hand at breeding!
- Cleaning your freshwater fish aquarium.
Does it look like a lot of work? Make it a family project. When you're having fun, there is no such thing as work!
Seriously, before you undertake this new hobby, you need all the help you can get and having your own copy of Your Guide to Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquariums is just what you need to lay out your plans accordingly.
Jam-packed with useful information it is truly a top-rated guide to everything you need to know to launch that new hobby.
You are probably anxious to go out and grab the first aquarium you see and blindly pick out some pretty fish but that is the worse thing you could do at this stage! Get some help and plan your project from start to finish and you are assured of having a beautiful aesthetic addition to you home.
Get your copy now and happy fishing!
About the Author
David Illes
David Illes set up his first aquarium when someone suggested that watching the colorful, lively fish might help him to unwind and relax.
As the number and variety of his fish grew, friends became interested and began asking him questions or even wanted him to help them set up their own tanks.
Now, David has compiled this book based on his own experience and the questions from those people who he has helped introduce to the fascinating hobby of freshwater tropical fish aquariums.
He said, "I'm not an expert, just a hobbyist that has got a lot of enjoyment from my fish."
"I hope that readers will find all the information they need about the types of fish and how to care for them in my book."
Contents
1. An Overview
2. What is Fish keeping?
- Types of Fish keeping
- Origins of Fish keeping
3. Basic Fish Anatomy
- Head
- Body Shape
- Fins
- Gills
- Body Color
- Swim Bladder
- Lateral Line
4. Water Chemistry and Quality
- Changing Water Hardness to Suit Fish
- Water Hardness
- Water pH
- Nitrogen Cycle
- Maintaining the pH Content in Your Aquarium
5. The Biological Cycle or Nitrogen Cycle
6. Aquarium Furnishings
- Wood
- Gravel
- Rocks
7. Aquarium Accessories
- Thermometer
- Lights
- Air Pump
- Filtering
- Heater
- Sundry Equipment
- Decorative Items
- Testing Kits
8. Aquarium Stand
- Metal stand
- Wooden stand
- Placing the Stand
9. Planning Your Aquarium
- Size of Aquarium Tank
- Basic Steps
- Location of Aquarium Tank:
- Aquarium Stand
- Shape and Material of Your Aquarium Tank
- Filter
- Aquarium Heater
- Aquarium Lighting
- Species Compatibility
10. Selecting the Aquarium Tank
- Shape of the Aquarium
- Cost
- Material to Make the Aquarium
- Choosing a Stand
11. Site Selection for Your Aquarium
12. How to Set Up the Aquarium
- Adding the Gravel
- Preparing the Tank
- Adding water
- Adding the Fish
- Testing
- Cycling the Tank
13. Adding the Water
14. Preparing Your Aquarium for Fish
15. Adding the Fish
16. Popular Tropical Freshwater Fish
- Pleco
- Catfish
- Upside-Down Catfish Synodontis nigriventris
- Giant Gourami
- Anabantids or Labyrinth Fishes
- Cichlids
- Firemouth Cichlid
- American Cichlids
- Angel fish
- Lake Malawi Cichlids
- Discus Fish
- Lake Tanganyika Cichlids
- Characins
- African Non-Lake Cichlids
- Live-bearers
- Mollies
- Guppies
- Platies
- Killifishes
- Swordtails
- Cyprinids
- Loaches
17. Selecting Your Tropical Freshwater Fish
- Community or Species Tank
- Tank Capacity
- Educate Yourself
- Selecting Your Fish
- Purchasing Fish
18. Buying Your Fish
19. Selection of Plants for Your Aquarium
Tips when Planting Aquatic Plants
20. Care of Live Aquarium Plants
- Substrate
- Photosynthesis
- Lighting
- Nutrients
- Water
- Fertilizing
- Plants to Avoid
- Carbon dioxide
21. Non-Fish Species
- Apple Snails
- Invertebrates
- Ramshorn Snails
- Mystery Snails
- Malaysian or Trumpet snails
- Blue Marron
- Red-clawed Crab
- Penguin Shrimp
- Vertebrates
- African Clawed Frog
- African Water Frog
22. Feeding Your Tropical Freshwater Fish
- Dry Foods for Different Fish
- Food for Different Fish
- Living Food for Fish
- Other Foods
- Vegetables
- Food for Fry
- Feeding While You are on Vacation
23. Being Prepared for Disease
- Creating a Hospital Tank
- Checking the Cause of Illness
24. Signs of Fish Disease
- Problems Caused by the Aquatic Habitat
- Signs of Sickness in Fish
- Changes in the Oxygen Level
- Changes in Temperature
- Changes in pH Levels
- Improper Diet
- Poisons
- Other Problems
25. Diagnosing Fish Disease
- Physical Examination of the Fish
- Collecting Information for Diagnosis
- Conducting Tests on the Environment
- Examining Fish out of the Water
- Checking the Equipment
- Taking Samples
26. Why, When and How Fish Get Parasites
- Natural Defense against Parasites
- Types of Parasites
- Detecting a Parasite Infection
- Infections due to Ectoparasites
27. Fish Disease Control - Methods of Treatment
- Hospital Tank
- Treatment Methods
- Heat Therapy
- Baths
- Over the Counter Medications
28. Using Antibiotics to Control Fish Disease
29. Medicated Foods to Combat Disease
30. Malachite Green and Formalin as an Anti-Parasite Treatment
31. Using Salt to Prevent and Treat Freshwater Fish Disease
Treatment of Fish Disease
32. Be Careful While Treating Fish Disease
Precautions While Treating Fish Disease
33. Aquarium Maintenance
34. Cleaning Your Freshwater Fish Aquarium
35. Breeding Techniques for Tropical Freshwater Fish
- Choosing a Pair
- Classify the Gender
- Classification of Fish Based on Method of Reproduction
- Prepare Fish for Spawning
- Five Types of Egg bearers
- Creating the Spawning Tank
- Taking Care of the Fry
36. Food for the Offspring
37. Vacations and Your Freshwater Tropical Aquarium Fish
38. Aquarium Frequently Asked Questions
- What water is best for an aquarium tank?
- How many fish can an aquarium tank hold?
- How often is it necessary to clean my aquarium?
- How to detect pregnancy in fish?
- How do I remove white deposits on aquarium tank and filters?
- How to protect young Fish?
- Is it necessary to have an aquarium heater and thermometer?
- How often should I feed fish?
39. Freshwater Fish Aquarium Glossary
P.S. Something's fishy! See what it is at Your Manual to Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquariums!
P.S. Something's fishy! See what it is at Your Manual to Tropical Freshwater Fish Aquariums!
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