Contents

• Foreword

• An Introduction to Freshwater Aquariums

1. GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR AQUARIUM – THE BASICS

• Tanks

• Substrate

• Equipment

• Filters

• Heating

• Lighting

• Plants

• Décor

2. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

• Location

• Substrate

• Scape the Tank

• Hardware

• Adding Water and Plants

3. BACKGROUND PLAYERS: WATER, CHEMICALS AND CYCLING YOUR TANK

• Types of Water

• The Nitrogen Cycle

• Maintenance

• What NOT to Add

4. FISH

• Buying Healthy Fish

• Fish Quantity

• Fish Compatibility

• Great Beginner Fish

• Beginner to Intermediate Fish

• Clean-up Crew

5. PROPERLY TAKING CARE OF YOUR FISH

• Diet & Nutrition

• Quantity and Schedule

• Diseases, Causes, and Treatments

• Common Beginner Care Mistakes

6. AQUARIST

• Joining an Aquarium Club

• Social Media and Online Groups

• Fish Shows and Contests

• Sharing your Aqua Love

• Have Fun!