Bring Me Home! Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby
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Beschreibung:
This book is a great way to test the waters before you take the plunge. Saltwater aquariums are intriguing, mesmerizing, and relaxing. However, they do require a commitment of time and money. Are you up for the challenge? With this practical, hands-on guide, you'll know what to expect. You'll have information on choosing the aquarium, equipment, and fish; proper setup and maintenance; and more. Information and interactive features include:
WORKSHEETS that help you make informed decisions
QUESTIONS to help you determine if your family is ready for a saltwater aquarium
CHARTS showing the time and money required for setting up and maintaining a 30-gallon tank or larger unit
CHECKLISTS covering how to properly locate the aquarium, supplies needed, and more
AIDS for creating a timetable and a stocking plan
MAINTENANCE CHARTS to keep you organized
RESOURCES to keep in a notebook with your maintenance logs, fish purchasing records, and more
Bring Me Home! Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby covers feeding fish and invertebrates, common mistakes and how to avoid them, creating a reef habitat, and more. It's a reference you'll rely on again and again if you decide to dive into this rewarding hobby.
Chapter 1: Are You Ready to Get a Saltwater Aquarium?
Lifestyle Impacts.
Time Commitment.
Financial Commitment.
Learning Commitment.
Is a Saltwater Aquarium Right for Your Family?
Chapter 2: Designing Your Saltwater Aquarium.
Planning Basics.
Philosophy of the Natural Aquarium.
Minireef or Fish-Only?
What You’ll Need.
What You May Want.
Where to Find Equipment and Supplies.
How to Recognize Quality Saltwater Fish.
Getting Ready.
Chapter 3: Understanding How a Saltwater Aquarium Works.
Physical and Chemical Cycles.
Overview of the Coral Reef Environment.
Let Nature Take Its Course.
Chapter 4 Stocking Your Tank I: Fish.
The Best Home Aquarium Fish.
Getting to Know Fish.
Who Lives with Whom?
Saltwater Fish Families.
Popular Species for Fish-Only Tanks.
Reef-Compatible Fish Species.
Some Fish to Avoid.
Chapter 5: Stocking Your Tank II: Invertebrates.
Invertebrate Groups.
Invertebrate Roles in the Aquarium Community.
Live Rock.
Live Sand.
Utilitarian Invertebrates.
Photosynthetic Invertebrates.
Clownfish Host Anemones.
Nonphotosynthetic Invertebrates.
Seaweeds.
Some Invertebrates to Avoid.
Chapter 6: Stocking Your Tank III: Putting It All Together.
Developing a Stocking Plan.
Some Examples to Get You Started.
Create Your Own Stocking Plan.
Chapter 7: Setting Up Your Tank.
Setting Up a Quarantine Tank.
Basic Setup for a Small Tank.
Accommodating an Anemone.
Setting Up a Larger System.
Acclimating New Arrivals.
Creating a Fish-Only Tank.
Creating a Reef Habitat.
Chapter 8: Keeping Your Aquarium Healthy.
Avoiding Maintenance Headaches.
Feeding Fish.
Feeding Invertebrates.
Water Changes.
Mixing Synthetic Seawater.
Water Tests.
Equipment Maintenance.
The “Hurricane Effect”.
Record Keeping.
Family Aquarium Maintenance Routine.
Chapter 9: Keeping Your Fish and Invertebrates Healthy.
Why Problems Happen.
When Should I Medicate the Fish?
Invertebrate Parasites and Diseases.
Special Considerations for Reef Tanks.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Chapter 10: Your Aquarium as Part of the Family.
Daily Care.
On Vacation.
Relocating.
Appendix A: Useful Resources.
How to Use this Appendix.
Equipment and Maintenance Record.
Specimen Acquisition Record.
Tank Sitter Journal.
Fish Hospital Record.
Saltwater Aquarium Log.
Appendix B: Saltwater Fish and Invertebrates Sold for Home Aquariums.
Appendix C: Glossary.
Appendix D: Additional Saltwater Aquarium Resources.
Periodicals.
Organizations.
Books.
Coloring Page.
Index.