Setting Up a Freshwater Aquarium: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

By Gregory Skomal

Greg Skomal is a fish expert who works on Martha2s Vineyard. Co-author of the goldfish book in this series, here he tells readers how to set up, maintain and raise beautiful freshwater fish.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876055021
• ISBN13: 9780876055021
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Howell Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Starter Book.

I bought this one for my nine year old son. He received a tank setup for Christmas. Before I would let him start it up, I asked him to review the book. When he was done, we talked about the different responsibilities of taking care of a fish tank.To my surprise, he grasped the fundamentals immediately. I took a look at the book and discovered that it truly held a wealth of information for the beginner. Everything from water filters to alkalinity.There were no in depth details, but enough to make the reader grasp the concept and be able to ask intelligent questions.An adult could probably go through this book in an hour or two. My son took several days and was pleased with his accomplishment.

A very thorough book

I purchased this book back when I started this hobby. This book helped me out in so many ways I cannot explain. I especially like the part when it states all of the diseases that can occur. I would not purchase this book If you intend to use it as a fish encyclopedia. It does tell you about some good and bad beginner fish though. Happy ReadingJon