
This
is Definitely Not About Your Grandma's Fish Bowl!
Have you
ever wished you could wave a magic wand and transform
the goldfish bowl you had as a child into an aquatic wonderland?
Or, maybe
your last vacation included a visit to Sea Word and you delighted
in the squeals of laughter from your kids and promised them
their own miniature version right in your own home.
Welcome,
Whatever your reasons for being
here it's a sure bet that you are looking for the opportunity
to create a vision of "Finding Nemo" habitat right
in your own home. A noble idea surely, but if you are
caught in a time warp you need to understand that when it comes
to creating an aquarium, as the saying goes, "they've come
a long way baby!"
First things first. You
do realize that you gotta' have a plan, right? You know,
kind of like plan your work and work your plan? Before
you run off to the pet store and start scooping up fish in a
net you need to learn a little bit more about "fish keeping."
"Fish keeping?"
Yep, that's right, "fish keeping." Or,
in a more eloquent description, "keeper of fish."
Did you know that "fish keeping" is actually dated
as far back as medieval times? Well it's true. But
don't worry, you don't have to build your aquarium as large
as a moat.
If any of this is striking
a chord within, you need some help before you embark on your
"fish keeping" adventure and we highly recommend you
acquire a copy of Your Guide to Tropical Freshwater Fish
Aquariums. It's definitely just what the doctor
ordered for "fish keeping 101."
First things first. Here's
a little sample of what you'll find inside of the 100+ fishy
pages:
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Basic Fish Anatomy - learn
to distinguish between the different types by their body configuration.
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Planning Your Aquarium
- what size do you require, is there any design you find more
favorable, where you should place it and do you need
an aquarium stand?
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Furnishing your aquarium
- first the basics, light, heat, filter
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Then comes the fun stuff
- how to select gravel, plants and other interior design elements
and accessories.
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Water quality is very important
- learn how to "keep it clean."
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Adding the fish - learn
all about the most popular tropical freshwater fish - how
many you should buy considering the tank size, should you
have more than one species and how and where to buy your fish.
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Selecting aquatic plants
for your aquarium and how to care for them to insure longevity.
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Do you want to add non-fish
species like snails, shrimp or crab?
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Feeding your fish - what
to feed and when.
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Be on the alert for disease
- what to watch for and how to treat them.
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How to use antibiotics
to control disease.
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Are medicated foods the
answer?
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Cleaning your freshwater
fish aquarium.
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Try your hand at breeding!