Description
Book SynopsisThe science and common sense behind creating an inexpensive,flourishing marine aquarium Marine Aquarium Keeping is the firstcomplete, step-by-step handbook to bring scientific perspective andinsight to the practical basics of assembling and successfullymaintaining a conventional marine aquarium. While minimizinggadgetry and underscoring a simple, commonsense regimen of looking,seeing, and understanding, author and marine biologist StephenSpotte offers logical, chapter-by-chapter guidance to every facetof the hobby--from choosing equipment and setting up an aquarium,to selecting healthy animals and maintaining a flourishingunderwater environment. Inside, readers will discover:
* How to make a new aquarium suitable for sustaining life
* How to select healthy animals from species demonstrating goodcaptive survival
* The step-by-step basics of routine maintenance
* How to easily meet the nutritional requirements of marineanimals
* The key to disease prevention
* The
Table of ContentsThe Aquariums.
The Air.
The Water.
The Subgravel Filter.
The Gravel.
The New Environment.
The Quarantine Period.
Animal Selection.
Decorating.
Maintenance.
Foods and Feeding.
Health and Disease.
Communal Living.
Supplemental Light.
Aquarium Mythology.
Additional Reading.
Index.
