Thinking of getting a low-maintenance pet that requires little cost and minimal upkeep? After reading this book, you may want to reconsider choosing a fish. As author Gregory Skomal illustrates, creating a healthy environment for your fish is not as easy as you might think. Gone are the days of putting fish in a bowl and tossing them some fish flakes every now and then; today's savvy fish owners have freshwater aquariums with the proper pH balance and feed their fish household foods such as canned peas, raw ground beef, and cooked egg yolks. Part one of Setting up a Saltwater Aquarium includes chapters on the physical properties of a fish, helping readers understand the basic needs of their prospective pet, as well as the necessary information to set up the fish's new home. Part two guides the reader through the fish selection process. The third part of the book is the most thorough, including information on such topics as feeding your fish, keeping your fish healthy, and breeding your fish. The end of the book recommends resources such as clubs, books, and Internet sites that fish aquarists can access to keep their information current. Complete with illustrations and color photographs, Setting up a Freshwater Aquarium is full of interesting and useful information for the would-be fish owner.


Book Description
This is our sixth set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. These are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy pet. All books contain information onfeedinghousinggroominghealth carewhat to expect from the petand basic trainingAs our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. In addition, owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for their animals may be difficult to come by. As always, the instruction is from experts: people who know their pet intimately but also remember what it was like to have one for the first time.

Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.


From the Back Cover
For the beginner or experienced aquarist, Setting up a Saltwater Aquarium is the all-in-one answer book. Chapters cover setting up the tank, the ideal creatures to keep in your aquarium and how to keep your aquarium and its inhabitants in top condition through good care and regular maintenance.

This practical, easy-to-use guide tells you what you need to know up-front, so you can spend more time enjoying your aquarium.

Setting up a Saltwater Aquarium is written by an expert aquarist and includes a chapter on the best, and worst, fish for beginners. Beautiful professional photos take you into the world of the aquarium and its creatures. Best of all, this book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your aquarium easy and enjoyable.


About the Author
GREGORY SKOMAL is an experienced aquarist and Marine Fisheries Biologist at Martha's Vineyard Fisheries.

FROM THE PUBLISHER