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Mini-Aquariums [Hardcover]

David E. Boruchowitz (Author)
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Book Description

March 2008
Fishkeeping can be a relaxing and enjoyable hobby. But what if you don't have room for a 75-gallon tank? Or even a 40-gallon tank?

The popularity of mini-aquariums (defined as water features that contain less than 40 gallons of water) is on the rise. These systems can be freshwater or saltwater, can be filled with a wide variety of species, and generally take up a very small amount of space. Mini-Aquariums offers detailed information on all aspects of setting up and maintaining a mini aquarium. It includes sections on fish health and water quality management, explains the differences between aqua-terrariums, terrariums and vivariums, details how to use common species of terrestrial plants in container ponds, and provides extensive information on many other topics.

If you live in a small apartment, want to set up a mini-pond at the office, or just prefer the look of a tiny tank, a mini aquarium may be the perfect choice for you!


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About the Author

David E. Boruchowitz has been keeping and raising fishes for more than 50 years. The author of numerous books and articles, he also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine. David lives on a farm in New York State with his family and over a dozen aquariums.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: TFH Publications; 1 edition (March 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0793805732
  • ISBN-13: 978-0793805730
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,084,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference for small fish species, September 18, 2008
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This book provides a good reference for basic information about fish that stay small. I would not want to use a tank smaller than 5 gallons, though, and I definitely do not recommend a saltwater tank of less than 30 gallons. My only exception to the small-tank rule would be a single male betta, which I have kept by himself in a filtered three-gallon Eclipse tank. If you want to consider the best types of small fish to keep in your 10-20 gallon setups, this is a good reference. I also found his thoughts on frogs, newts, and other non-fish interesting. Basically, consider this book a helpful reference rather than a general how-to manual about fish husbandry.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars not for real nano tank enthusiasts, March 12, 2011
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I purchased this book based on information I gleaned from the "look inside" feature where the author talked about 5 gallon and 3 gallon desk-top tanks, in other words the true nano systems. This mislead me into thinking that I had finally found a resource for true nano tanks, specifically the under 10 gallon setups. I was very disappointed after reading the book and discovering that the author is really talking about 25 gallon, 50 gallon, and larger tank setups. For those who want large "regular" size aqurium setups, this book is ok. But if you are really interested in true nano setups, this book does not deliver the information you seek. It does however discuss in depth the relationship between fish, plants, and tank size, so for that I gave it one star.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Offers potential and excitement for even the smallest space, October 12, 2008
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Nano aquaria is tempting and difficult: here the nano concept in miniature is explored in detail, offering tips on buying freshwater and marine species suitable to the environment and plants guaranteed to survive in any nano setup from tanks to ponds. From choices to maintenance and proper setup, MINI-AQUARIUMS offers potential and excitement for even the smallest space, and is a pick for any library offering aquarium books to the general public.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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