Creating a proper and aesthetically pleasing balance of fish and plant life in your aquarium
Whether youre setting up a small 17-gallon aquarium, a medium size tank of 35 gallons, or a large 55-gallon home for your fish, youll find the advice and instruction you need in this handsomely illustrated book. The author tells you how to select the right tank, filter, heater, lighting, plants, and substrate. He also provides plenty of information on various fish families and appropriate tank decoration. Of particular interest are his ideas for populating your tank by specializing in geographically-themed fish families, and then complementing the aquarium environment with the most appropriate water plants for each fish grouping.
Dozens of color photos plus handy checklists