<p>Freshwater and saltwater fishkeeping are challenging and tremendously rewarding hobbies. <b>Aquariums</b> covers every requirement a fishkeeper needs to know and meet -- all presented in a comprehensive and reader-friendly format. Hundreds of color diagrams illustrate step-by-step technical instructions and hundreds more color photographs show fish in natural and aquarium habitats.</p><p>This book addresses:</p><p><li>Choosing the right equipment</li><li>Preparing the water and setting up the aquarium</li><li>Achieving a balanced aquarium with the right mix of fish and appropriate plants</li><li>Differences in saltwater and freshwater requirements</li><li>Types of fish and their families in a freshwater fish directory and a saltwater fish directory</li><li>Selecting plants for the aquarium</li><li>Fish reproduction</li><li>How to prepare decorative objects for the aquarium.</li></p><p>Packed with practical advice and useful tips, <b>Aquariums</b> shows how to create a fish tank of stunning beauty.</p>