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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part 1: Getting Started with Saltwater Aquarium Basics 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Taking Your First Salty Steps 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Some Things Fishy 17</p> <p>Chapter 3: Choosing the Best Fish for You 41</p> <p>Chapter 4: Looking Closer at Invertebrates 67</p> <p>Chapter 5: Going from the Dealer to Your Home 93</p> <p><b>Part 2: Setting Up Your Aquarium 101</b></p> <p>Chapter 6: Selecting the Best Aquarium That Meets Your Needs 103</p> <p>Chapter 7: Figuring Out Filters 115</p> <p>Chapter 8: Heating and Lighting Your Aquarium 141</p> <p>Chapter 9: Decorating Your Tank — Fishy Furnishings and Finishing Touches 159</p> <p>Chapter 10: Partial to Salt — The Brackish Aquarium 185</p> <p>Chapter 11: Getting Your Aquarium Up and Running 193</p> <p><b>Part 3: Taking Proper Care of Your Aquarium 201</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Tackling the Nitrogen Cycle 203</p> <p>Chapter 13: Considering Chemistry: Salt, Acidity, and Gases 211</p> <p>Chapter 14: The Lowdown on Algae 221</p> <p>Chapter 15: Keeping Your Aquarium Clean and Handling Issues 233</p> <p><b>Part 4: Caring for Your Fish 247</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: Feeding Your Fish 249</p> <p>Chapter 17: Preventing Stress 263</p> <p>Chapter 18: Playing Fish Doctor — Diseases and Treatments 273</p> <p>Chapter 19: Observing Your Fish 285</p> <p><b>Part 5: The Part of Tens 293</b></p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Fish to Avoid 295</p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten Invertebrates to Avoid 299</p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten (Plus More) Simple Metric Conversions 303</p> <p>Chapter 23: Ten Great Public Saltwater Aquariums 307</p> <p><b>Part 6: The Appendixes 311</b></p> <p>Appendix A: Additional Resources Every Saltwater Aquarist Needs 313</p> <p>Appendix B: Glossary 317</p> <p>Index 323</p>

<p><b>Gregory Skomal, PhD,</b> is an experienced aquarist and Marine Fisheries Biologist at Martha's Vineyard Fisheries, Division of Marine Fisheries, Massachusetts. He's been keeping saltwater aquariums since childhood and has shared his extensive knowledge with viewers of National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, NBC's <i>Today</i>, and other media.

<ul> <li>Understand aquarium setup best practices</li> <li>Create the luxury saltwater tank of your dreams</li> <li>Maintain a thriving aquatic environment</li> </ul> <p><b>Dive into a colorful world of saltwater fish!</b> <p>Dreaming of decorating your home with a colorful saltwater aquarium, but a bit intimidated by the thought of caring for one? This book is exactly what you need! No complex water chemistry equations here—just essential information to help you set up an aquarium with proper heating, lighting, and filtration; select the perfect inhabitants; feed and care for them; and keep their environment clean and healthy. A lifetime fascination with fish has taught Gregory Skomal hundreds of tips and techniques, and he shares them all with you! <p><b>Inside...</b> <ul> <li>Discover marine fish facts</li> <li>Choose your new pets</li> <li>Select a saltwater aquarium</li> <li>Compare filter systems</li> <li>Eye other equipment you'll need</li> <li>Uncover water chemistry</li> <li>Know how to deal with algae</li> <li>Keep your fish healthy</li> </ul>

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