Bring Me Home! Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby
This book is a great way to test the waters before you take the plunge. Saltwater aquariums are intriguing, mesmerizing, and relaxing. However, they do require a commitment of time and money. Are you up for the challenge? With this practical, hands-on guide, you'll know what to expect. You'll have information on choosing the aquarium, equipment, and fish; proper setup and maintenance; and more. Information and interactive features include:
- WORKSHEETS that help you make informed decisions
- QUESTIONS to help you determine if your family is ready for a saltwater aquarium
- CHARTS showing the time and money required for setting up and maintaining a 30-gallon tank or larger unit
- CHECKLISTS covering how to properly locate the aquarium, supplies needed, and more
- AIDS for creating a timetable and a stocking plan
- MAINTENANCE CHARTS to keep you organized
- RESOURCES to keep in a notebook with your maintenance logs, fish purchasing records, and more
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Book details
- Author
- John H. Tullock
- Imprint
- Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 272
- Formats
- Paperback
- Series
- Bring Me Home!
- Subjects
- Pets › Fish & Aquariums
- Topics
- fish keeping · aquarium setup · marine fish · aquarium maintenance · pet fish
- ISBN-13
- 9780764596599
About the author
JOHN H. TULLOCK is the author of more than a dozen books, including The New American Homestead: Sustainable, Self-Sufficient Living in the Country or in the City, Saltwater Aquarium Models and Freshwater Aquarium Models.
Tullock holds a master’s degree in zoology and taught college-level biology and environmental science. He founded Aquatic Specialists in 1987 and the American Marinelife Dealers Association, and served on the steering committee that created the Marine Aquarium Council.
When he’s not writing, Tullock serves on the board of directors of Conservation Fisheries and the board of advisors of Reef Protection International, and lectured as an invited speaker at the Global Biodiversity Forum in 1997. His work reflects a commitment to sustainable living and biodiversity preservation dating to the 1970s.
John is originally from Eastern Tennessee.