Dive into the wonderful world of saltwater fish Setting up and keeping a healthy, thriving saltwater aquarium and the gorgeous creatures that live within it takes a lot more know-how than you might realize. Fortunately, this friendly and informative guide is here to make having a slice of the salty life in your own home easier than ever! This fully updated edition of Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies explains in plain English how to care for a variety of marine fish and invertebrates, upkeep a tank, feed your saltwater friends, and stay informed of the latest technology in luxury tanks! Understand aquarium set up best practices Maintain a thriving aquatic environment Build the luxury saltwater tank of your dreams Be inspired by a full-color insert Whether you re looking for basic information on how to set-up, start, and maintain a saltwater aquarium or already own one and want to whet your appetite with the latest tips, tricks, and design ideas, this book covers the gamut!

Dive into the wonderful world of saltwater fishSetting up and keeping a healthy, thriving saltwater aquarium--and the gorgeous creatures that live within it--takes a lot more know-how than you might realize. Fortunately, this friendly and informative guide is here to make having a slice of the salty life in your own home easier than ever!This fully updated edition of Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies explains in plain English how to care for a variety of marine fish and invertebrates, upkeep a tank, feed your saltwater friends, and stay informed of the latest technology in luxury tanks!* Understand aquarium set up best practices* Maintain a thriving aquatic environment* Build the luxury saltwater tank of your dreams* Be inspired by a full-color insertWhether you're looking for basic information on how to set-up, start, and maintain a saltwater aquarium or already own one and want to whet your appetite with the latest tips, tricks, and design ideas, this book covers the gamut!

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