Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby (Bring Me Home!) - Softcover

Tullock, M.H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764596594 ISBN 13: 9780764596599

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2006

Synopsis

THE BOOK TO BRING HOME BEFORE YOU BRING HOME A SALTWATER AQUARIUM! 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.

About this title

Synopsis

This is the book to bring home before you bring home a saltwater aquarium! 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; And, 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.

About the Author

John H. Tullock holds a master’s degree in zoology.  From 1987 to 1995, he operated a retail and mail–order aquarium business featuring saltwater fish, invertebrates and everything necessary to maintain them in the home.  He is the founder of the American Marinelife Dealer Association and served on the steering committee that created the Marine Aquarium Council. He is the author of eight previous aquarium books, including Natural Reef Aquariums (TFH) and Your First Marine Aquarium (Barron’s).

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0764596594
• ISBN 13: 9780764596599
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264