Freshwater Aquariums: Today's Essential Guide to Freshwater Aquariums »

This compact, richly illustrated guide explores all aspects of setting up and maintaining a freshwater aquarium. The emphasis is on presenting key facts and essential guidance in short, easy-to-access notes that build into a wealth of practical information. Harnessing the experience of real experts, the Aquamaster Guides combine stylish design with rook-solid advice.

Getting started     4
Aquarium substrates     8
Aquarium furnishings     10
Aquarium plants     14
Lighting the aquarium     16
Carbon dioxide fertilization     18
Filtration     20
Water management     24
Setting up the tank     30
Adding the fish     42
Feeding fish     46
Health care     48
Regular maintenance     50
Fish, plants, and themed aquariums     54
Cichlids     56
Catfish     58
Barbs     60
Characins     62
Anabantoids     64
Danios and rasboras     66
Rainbowfish     68
Livebearers     70
Loaches and sharks     72
Aquarium plants     74
Mountain stream     84
Central American river     86
Flooded Amazon forest     88
Congo white-water river     90
Lake Malawi     92
Southeast Asian swamp     94
Picture credits     96