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Contents

Preface 10 INTRODUCTION TO Maintenance 47
How to use this book 11 FRESHWATER FISH 24 Feeding the fish 48
Routine tasks 50
What to consider 26 Illness and treatment 53
INTRODUCTION TO Setting up the tank 29 Health concerns 54
FISHKEEPING 12 Choosing the tank 30 Breeding 59
Lighting and heating 32 Reproductive behavior 60
Diversity 14 Filtration and aeration 34 Breeding in aquariums 64
What is a fish? 16 Choosing plants 36 Fish genetics 70
Evolution and classification 20 Preparing the tank 38
The popularity of fishkeeping 22 Brackish water 43
Choosing and introducing fish 44
Checking the water 46

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