Description: To appreciate the pleasure of owning fish, you need to maintain their health -- whether they're ever-popular guppy or exotic, colorful tropicals. You also need to consider the conditions they would encounter in nature and recreate these in the tank. Take a journey through the many dimensions of fishkeeping, with an information-filled, picture-crammed handbook that outlines the process. Begin by choosing the species you want, with the help of an identification guide to the main fish groups (freshwater, brackish, and marine) that discusses size, habits, diet, physical requirements, and compatibility; only then can you set up the aquarium to fit their specific needs. Maintain the proper water chemistry, quality, and filtration; equip the tank with proper lighting, heating or cooling equipment, and tubes to change water; and stock it with rocks, plants, and other decorative items that produce splendid underwater scenes. You'll find out about breeding, what to do in case of equipment failure, and how to identify and treat disease. The highlight: detailed plans for eight biotope aquaria, including a Rainforest, Rocky Lake Shore, and Mangrove Swamp!

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