Présentation de l'éditeur Freshwater and saltwater fishkeeping are challenging and tremendously rewarding hobbies. Aquariums covers every requirement a fishkeeper needs to know and meet -- all presented in a comprehensive and reader-friendly format. Hundreds of color diagrams illustrate step-by-step technical instructions and hundreds more color photographs show fish in natural and aquarium habitats. This book addresses: Choosing the right equipmentPreparing the water and setting up the aquariumAchieving a balanced aquarium with the right mix of fish and appropriate plantsDifferences in saltwater and freshwater requirementsTypes of fish and their families in a freshwater fish directory and a saltwater fish directorySelecting plants for the aquariumFish reproductionHow to prepare decorative objects for the aquarium. Packed with practical advice and useful tips, Aquariums shows how to create a fish tank of stunning beauty. Biographie de l'auteur Thierry Maître-Allain has a PhD in Marine Biology and is an author, journalist and experienced fishkeeper. Christian Piednoir is a photographer, journalist, fishkeeper and the creator of aquapresse.com, a website dedicated to marine photography.
