{"product_id":"saltwater-aquariums-for-dummies-isbn-9781119612681","title":"Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDive into the wonderful world of saltwater fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up and keeping a healthy, thriving saltwater aquarium—and the gorgeous creatures that live within it—takes a lot more know-how than you might realize. Fortunately, this friendly and informative guide is here to make having a slice of the salty life in your own home easier than ever! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fully updated edition of \u003ci\u003eSaltwater Aquariums For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explains in plain English how to care for a variety of marine fish and invertebrates, upkeep a tank, feed your saltwater friends, and stay informed of the latest technology in luxury tanks!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand aquarium set up best practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain a thriving aquatic environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild the luxury saltwater tank of your dreams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe inspired by a full-color insert\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re looking for basic information on how to set-up, start, and maintain a saltwater aquarium or already own one and want to whet your appetite with the latest tips, tricks, and design ideas, this book covers the gamut!  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Saltwater Aquarium Basics 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Taking Your First Salty Steps 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Some Things Fishy 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Choosing the Best Fish for You 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Looking Closer at Invertebrates 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Going from the Dealer to Your Home 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Setting Up Your Aquarium 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Selecting the Best Aquarium That Meets Your Needs 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Figuring Out Filters 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Heating and Lighting Your Aquarium 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Decorating Your Tank — Fishy Furnishings and Finishing Touches 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Partial to Salt — The Brackish Aquarium 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Getting Your Aquarium Up and Running 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Taking Proper Care of Your Aquarium 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Tackling the Nitrogen Cycle 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Considering Chemistry: Salt, Acidity, and Gases 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: The Lowdown on Algae 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Keeping Your Aquarium Clean and Handling Issues 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Caring for Your Fish 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Feeding Your Fish 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Preventing Stress 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Playing Fish Doctor — Diseases and Treatments 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Observing Your Fish 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Fish to Avoid 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Invertebrates to Avoid 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten (Plus More) Simple Metric Conversions 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Great Public Saltwater Aquariums 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Appendixes 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Additional Resources Every Saltwater Aquarist Needs 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Glossary 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 323\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGregory Skomal, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an experienced aquarist and Marine Fisheries Biologist at Martha's Vineyard Fisheries, Division of Marine Fisheries, Massachusetts. 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No complex water chemistry equations here—just essential information to help you set up an aquarium with proper heating, lighting, and filtration; select the perfect inhabitants; feed and care for them; and keep their environment clean and healthy. 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