Freshwater

Contents at a Glance
Introduction .................................................................1
Part I: Aquarium Basics................................................5
Chapter 1: Tanks for the Memories..................................................................................7
Chapter 2: The Practice of Aquarium Keeping .............................................................15
Chapter 3: Finding a Good Location ..............................................................................23
Chapter 4: The Tank and Stand ......................................................................................29
Chapter 5: What to Put and What Not to Put in Your Tank.........................................45
Chapter 6: Equipment and Other Technical Stuff ........................................................59
Part II: Fish and How to Care for Them.........................79
Chapter 7: Fish Anatomy .................................................................................................81
Chapter 8: Finding Your Species ....................................................................................95
Chapter 9: Purchasing Your Fish ..................................................................................125
Chapter 10: Diet and Nutrition for Your Wet Pets ......................................................137
Chapter 11: Diseases and Treatments .........................................................................149
Part III: Water, Chemicals, and Plants .......................169
Chapter 12: All Water Is Not Created Equal ................................................................171
Chapter 13: Those Crazy Chemicals ............................................................................179
Chapter 14: The Nitrogen Cycleand Water Testing ....................................................187
Chapter 15: Putting It All Together...............................................................................197
Chapter 16: Live Plants for Freshwater Aquariums ...................................................205
Chapter 17: Choosing Plant Species for Your Tank....................................................217
Chapter 18: What to Do if Trouble Strikes ..................................................................231
Part IV: Breeding and Other Fun Stuff........................239
Chapter 19: The Breeding Room ..................................................................................241
Chapter 20: Let’s Spawn!................................................................................................253
Chapter 21: Recording Data and Photographing Fish ...............................................267
Chapter 22: Competing in Fish Shows .........................................................................281
Chapter 23: For the Advanced Aquarium Hobbyist...................................................293