Author(s): Don Harper

Natural History

This practical, easy-to-use guide is essential reading for anyone who owns, or is thinking of investing in, an aquarium. It's packed with specially-commissioned colour photographs and provides all the information you need to know in a concise and accessible way. Thinking of buying an aquarium but not sure which one to choose? Want to know which fish to buy? Or which heating system to go for? This book will answer all your questions, and many, many more. From setting up your aquarium and caring for your fish, to recognising signs of illness and establishing a breeding set-up, "Collins Need to Know? Aquarium Fish" is the one-stop guide to this fascinating subject. It also contains a definitive and fully illustrated directory of fish profiles. Contents include: Part 1: your aquarium: acquiring, keeping and understanding fish, choosing a tank; understanding the 'extras': heating, lighting, filters, gravel and rock work; creating a planting scheme of real or artificial plants; directory of aquatic plants; setting up and maintaining the tank; adding water and fish to the tank.