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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A useful, attractive and easy manual you have here.
If you're a first-time aquarium owner interested in the basics of setting up a freshwater aquarium, Freshwater Aquariums is the perfect starting point. Envision a simple, easily-followed book packing in colorful photos to illustrate fish care and set-up, tips on species selection and maintenance, and colorful charts and sidebars of fish information and you will realize...
Published on December 13, 2006 by Midwest Book Review

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1.0 out of 5 stars Better books out there for the beginner
25 years ago I kept 12+ aquariums and thought I would buy a couple of books to get back in the swing of things. I bought this book thinking it was going to be refresher...man was I wrong. As soon as I saw the fake color of the fish on the cover I knew I was being hooked by a slick "Animal Planet Book"

This book poorly attempts to instruct the reader by...
Published on October 13, 2007 by Robert Deprez


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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A useful, attractive and easy manual you have here., December 13, 2006
This review is from: Setup and Care of Freshwater Aquariums (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)
If you're a first-time aquarium owner interested in the basics of setting up a freshwater aquarium, Freshwater Aquariums is the perfect starting point. Envision a simple, easily-followed book packing in colorful photos to illustrate fish care and set-up, tips on species selection and maintenance, and colorful charts and sidebars of fish information and you will realize what a useful, attractive and easy manual you have here.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good, January 23, 2007
This review is from: Setup and Care of Freshwater Aquariums (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)
This book gives a very comprehensive overview of all aspects one would want to explore when keeping a freshwater fish tank.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, September 19, 2007
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This review is from: Setup and Care of Freshwater Aquariums (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)
I bougth this book because I am planning to buy an aquarium and I don't have any idea abouth this subject. I really enjoyed reading this book because it is simple, and gave me a very good picture of the things that I need to do to set up an aquarium successfully. It gives a very good introduction if you are not familiar with aquariums. This book is a must if you are getting your first aquarium.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introductory Book, December 29, 2011
This review is from: Setup and Care of Freshwater Aquariums (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)
My son and I read this book several years ago before starting a freshwater aquarium. It was very informative and good reading. The author is very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm is infectious.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Aquarium Book, December 21, 2010
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This review is from: Setup and Care of Freshwater Aquariums (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)
This is a really great book for the beginner. It is well written and very easy to understand. I got it as a gift for my grandson who is starting his first aquarium. Would recommend it!
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Better books out there for the beginner, October 13, 2007
This review is from: Setup and Care of Freshwater Aquariums (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)
25 years ago I kept 12+ aquariums and thought I would buy a couple of books to get back in the swing of things. I bought this book thinking it was going to be refresher...man was I wrong. As soon as I saw the fake color of the fish on the cover I knew I was being hooked by a slick "Animal Planet Book"

This book poorly attempts to instruct the reader by explaining topics only half way. For the "Absolute Uniformed" this will seem like lots of good information, however the key points could be made much more simply and clearly in half the number of pages.

This book completely misses the opportunity to include "How To Pictures" and illustrations to support the text. A picture is worth a thousand words...but I guess that well known clique is missed by the "Animal Planet's" publication staff.

I would strongly recommend as an alternative "Setting Up a Tropical Aquarium Week by Week" by Stuart Thraves. This book has 10 times the information in twice the number of pages and has excellent illustrations to support the text. It is well organized so that it can be used as a reference because undoubtedly the average new enthusiast will need to read sections as issues arise.
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Setup and Care of Freshwater Aquariums (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)
Setup and Care of Freshwater Aquariums (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) by David E. Boruchowitz (Hardcover - Sept. 2006)
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