The rich variety of tropical freshwater and marine fishes makes keeping an aquarium an absorbing pastime. This book explains how to set up your aquarium, select the type of fishes you want, and maintain the appropriate tank environment. There is information about equipment, feeding, water chemistry and quality, adding new fishes and keeping them healthy. The book also discusses the merits, habitats, feeding and breeding requirements of hundreds of fishes in each of the eight major fish groups. Whether you are a novice or a dedicated fishkeeper, this contains all the information and advice you need to ensure you get the most out of your hobby. * The comprehensive practical guide to setting up all types of aquaria. * Clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions for planning, building, stocking and maintaining your aquarium. * Essential information on major families and groups of fishes, fully illustrated with over 700 photographs and specially commissioned artwork.

Step-by-step photo sequences instruct on setting up a tank, equipping it, cultivating a tropical aquarium's plant life, and introducing many among a wide selection of tropical fishes, with special advice on compatibility among various species. Hundreds of fish varieties are profiled, with photos and information on feeding and maintenance. Titles in the brand-new "Mini Encyclopedia" series present comprehensive guidance for aquarium hobbyists, each volume offering in-depth coverage of a complete subdivision of fish keeping. Each book's authoritative main text is amplified with beautifully designed panels that present vivid, instructive color photos and illustrations, all of them accompanied by information-packed captions and annotations. The authors--all recognized experts and contributors to aquarium magazines--instruct on setting up an aquarium, selecting species, and maintaining an optimal environment for the tank's aquatic animal and plant life. Each volume features approximately 250 color photos and illustrations.