Guide to Freshwater Aquariums

Beginner's Guide to Freshwater Aquarium Success

Keeping tropical freshwater or marine fishes is a wonderful hobby, and one that is very easy to take up - just as long as you have the right equipment and know-how. "Caring for Your Aquarium" will tell you all you need to know to set up your aquarium from scratch, howto stock your fishes, and how to maintain your aquarium so that your fishes are happy. Beginning with the basics, the book makes you think about the type of fishes you want to keep before you begin, and then , using step-by-step photography, takes you through the actual setting up of your aquarium tank. Advice is given on the type of equipment to buy; how to discover what quality of water you have; achieving the optimum conditions for your fishes, and what type of food they will need. There are major sections on all aspects of decorating the aquarium to simulate a particular environment, be it a rocky river bed, and exotic coral reef, or a slow-moving stream, rich with plant life. What to look for when buying your fishes, how to introduce them into your aquarium and recognition of the major illnesses and their treatments are covered, as well as how to begin breeding fishes. Every stage in the process is clearly illustrated with step-by-step photography and instructive artworks. Whether you are a novice or an experienced enthusiast, "Caring for Your Aquarium" is packed full of practical advice and inspiring ideas on how to create the perfect aquarium and get the most out of your hobby.

With almost ten years of experience in purchasing, maintaining and appreciating thriving freshwater aquariums, Maximiliano Meza Cruz has now been given the official title of aquarium nut. In his latest book, he has written down the techniques that can take you from beginner to intrepid aquarist in no time.


“Unfortunately, many freshwater aquarium owners are too quick to give up on their dreams of having a vibrant aquarium. I wrote this book because these are the specific tips and techniques that I wish someone had told me when I was getting started with freshwater aquariums. Many of them were painful to learn but I thought that my pain could perhaps help you avoid those mistakes. “
“This book will give you the right techniques you need in setting up and maintaining a freshwater fish tank.

The information in How to Setup a Freshwater Aquarium Like an Expert comes from hands on experience and includes answers to many challenging freshwater aquarium questions that might be hard to find the answer to online. More importantly, it contains the best of the information that you need to learn and as little superfluous information as possible. There is a lot you can learn online but you could stay up reading for (quite literally a whole year) and still not have a great understanding of what is important and what is not. If you have been looking for answers on freshwater aquarium ownership at the local pet store or online and you cannot find them then this is the book for you.

Some of the useful sections in How to Setup a Freshwater Aquarium Like an Expert are:

• Choosing the right aquarium size
• Stocking schemes for different tank sizes
• Top 10 Rules for a Successful Aquarium
• Technology and Equipment; Stands, Filters, Thermometers, Chillers, Heaters, Powerheads, Lighting
• Complete planning Checklist
• Step by Step Guide to Cycling Your Tank
• Step by Step Guide to Setting Up Your Aquarium (includes a shopping list and specific plan)
• Plants and Decorations
• How to Choose Your Fish
• How to Acclimate Your Fish
• The Nitrification cycle
• Managing the correct Ph Level for your fish
• Best Practices for How to Maintain Your Aquarium
• How to Change Water Properties
• Identifying Common Diseases and Problems in Freshwater Fish
• And many more…

If you are looking for just one book with the tips you need to get your freshwater aquarium hobby stepped up to the next level then this could be the book for you.