Basic Principles of Freshwater Aquariums
(eBook)

Since ancient times human beings have tried to domesticate all kinds of animals, the farm pools and ponds was the first step to make a coexistence approach with fish. This practice was perfected over the years to become a worldwide hobby, fish do not need a large space to develop. Therefore, many families can afford to raise them. In this book is an initial cover on the methods of breeding and keeping various aquarium fish, it is an informative base on the ornamental fish trade industry. It will be useful to knowledgeable aquarists because it will reinforce their knowledge and they will be able to create new fish breeding strategies. In the first chapters, the whole of a real aquarium is presented, and the reader is made to understand that the aquarium is an artificial representation of the fishes' natural environment. Therefore, it is necessary to explain the existing limitations on the subject of maintenance and safety. Diseases and biological risks in fish breeding are mentioned. In the next stage, the processes to set up an aquarium at home are described, the reader should know all the terminology of the aquarium industry. It also comments on the locations and stability of the aquarium inside the home, the support and fastening systems. The next treatise is on the nature of the aquarium, you will learn about the decoration of an aquarium and the opening of its operating cycle. Later in the book, the types of fish available for the various types of aquarists are mentioned, both the beginner and the expert receive advice on the distribution of fish according to the characteristics of the tank. The topics on fish coloration and methods for its variation, as well as the chemical processes for changing the skin coloration of fish are also included. The global ornamental fish trade industry is also discussed, conservation policies and captive breeding of the species are shown. The following topics describe conservation policies and maintenance of living creatures within the aquarium, fish care, plant care and algae care are shown. Finally, guidelines are given for the planning of the biological evolution of fish, diets at different ages and treaties of coexistence inside the aquarium.