Product Description
The vivid colors and abundant life found under the water's surface is breathtaking. For years, people have struggled to recreate this magnificent environment in exotic home aquariums. Now with today's technology and scientific understanding, creating a thriving freshwater aquarium is easier than ever. In The Complete Book of the Freshwater Aquarium, hundreds of dramatic underwater photographs give you a fish-eye view of hundreds of colorful sea creatures while accessible scientific text explains all about the fragile ecosystem of the underwater life. This book also features a comprehensive guide to setting up your own aquarium, from selecting your equipment and creating the environment, to choosing your fish and invertebrates. Diving into this book is a pleasure, whether you're an advanced aquarist, or a novice just getting into the hobby.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 9 reviews)

Worthy guide by Rob Mrowka (Las Vegas, NV USA)

4 Stars
December 02, 2009
Being new to aquariums and tropical fish, I found this book to be very helpful in all the basics. It is wonderfully illustrated and covers the major points. I wish it would give more suggestions for possible compatible communities of fish.

Superb tropical fish book!!! by Thomas P. (Martinton, IL USA)

5 Stars
October 15, 2009
I am currently 58 years young and have been into tropical fish ever since I was in the 5th grade. I occasionally purchase tropical fish books, enjoying looking at the various species and reading about them, even though I do not have most of them. I was very delighted with this particular book. Excellent illustrations of many breeds, with some good summary material with each one. Great information for beginners at the front of the book; and a lot of plants covered, with very helpful tips regarding them. Even the illustrations for the plants were excellent! One really gets one's money's worth with this book; it seems that it should cost a lot more than it actually does... a rarity in this day and age! Not a lot of specific information on temperature ranges for each species was provided, but you can easily get that in other books or on the web.

Not a single word on "Kinguio" (Carassius Auratus)... by Rubens Escobar Pires Lodi (Santos, SP - Brasil)

3 Stars
June 14, 2009
Ok, I live in Brazil. I bought a Freshwater aquarium for my young doughter and this "Complete Book of Freshwater Aquarium..." This book is a "semi-complete" reference guide. On of the most common fish in Brasilian aquarius is the Kinguio or Goldfish(Carassius auratus) [...] . I have searched every page, every word on index about my "Carassius auratus" with absolutely no success. I have other five species in the aquarium, and they are all in the book, with a compreensive information. But my goldfish...

Excellent book by twopurringcats (Tampa Bay, Florida, USA)

5 Stars
May 18, 2009
People rating this book are overly picky and unfair. This is a great book for anyone who needs info on tropical fishkeeping.

Good photos, good basic info by I. Stewart

3 Stars
December 16, 2008
The best thing about this book is that it does have a lot of content, it covers a lot of fish and plants with photos of almost all common, and some not so common. I saw another review that noted the absence of goldfish, this is true. The book's main downfall is that it is lacking detail, it is lacking things like ideal water parameters. I am glad I have it as a reference, but I am still looking for a good book that has more detailed info on the care of the fish, plants and aquarium in general.

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

	500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish: A Visual Reference to the Most Popular Species by Greg Jennings (Editor) Expert advice on freshwater aquarium fish. Illustrated in full color, this comprehensive reference includes 500 of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. It provides concise at-a-glance information on their behavior, diet and breeding, along with a recommended aquarium setup. Practical and well organized, this book is tailored to the needs of a wide range of freshwater-aquarium hobbyists. A key decision for the aquarium owner, and also one of the most fun to make, is choosing...
	Manual of Fish Health: Everything You Need to Know About Aquarium Fish, Their Environment and Disease Prevention by Chris Andrews (Author), Adrian Exell (Author), Neville Carrington (Author) A comprehensive guide for fish hobbyists. A healthy environment is crucial for all aquariums. It is often a challenge to understand what fish need to survive apart from a tank of water and a daily sprinkle of fish food. The Manual of Fish Health is a fully illustrated and highly informative guide covering: - Maintaining a healthy aquatic environment - Recognizing and coping with pests, diseases, parasites and bacteria - Water chemistry and how to achieve the correct balance for...
	The Essential Freshwater Aquarium (The Essential Guides) by Betsy Sikora Siino (Editor) Aquarium Set-up and Maintenance Selecting Fish Fish Nutrition Keeping Fish Healthy Owning an aquarium is rewarding and fun! Get all you need to know about setting up a freshwater aquarium, choosing the right fish for you and keeping your fish in the best of health in The Essential Freshwater Aquarium. Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to maintain a vital environment for your fish. Learn how to have an aquarium that the whole family...
	Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants by Peter Hiscock (Author) This heavily illustrated volume will prove a blessing to every aquarium hobbyist who has had to settle for superficial plant descriptions in general fish-keeping books. It presents a detailed A-to-Z directory covering hundreds of aquarium plants with high quality color photos and succinct profiles of each plant. Information includes the plant’s common name, botanical designation, growth cycle, and general description. The book’s additional sections offer details on how to grow and propagate...
	The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums (Second Edition) by David E. Boruchowitz (Author) First published in 2001, The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums has become the bestselling reference in its category, offering an easy-to-understand look at setting up and maintaining a successful first freshwater aquarium. Now in a completely revised second edition, The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums offers comprehensive and authoritative information that will guide new hobbyists to guaranteed success. Written by a renowned aquarium hobby expert, this indispensable guide...