Elmer's Freshwater Aquarium Handbook


Chapter 1:  Equipment
Selecting Equipment

Chapter 2:  Setting Up
Setting Up
Adding Fish To Your New Tank

Chapter 3:  Filtration
Filtration Tips

Chapter 4:  Maintenance
Feeding Tips
Maintenance Tips

Chapter 5:  Fish & Plants
Purchasing & Acclimating New Fish 
How Many Fish
Community Tank Suggestions

Some ideas for planning your community tank
#1  Small Peaceful Fish- Neons and small tetras
#2  Peaceful Community- Moons & Other Tetras
#3  Livebearer Tank- Mollies, Swords
#4  Active Community with Angels, Gouramis
#5  Active Community with Tiger Barbs
#6  Active Community /Kribensis, Severums, Barbs
#7  Active Community / Large Fish- Silver Dollars
#8  Cichlid Community/ Jack Dempseys, Firemouths
#9   Jumbo Fish- Oscars
#10  African Cichlid Community
#11  Fancy Goldfish Community
#12  Brackish Water Fish Community
Live Plant Tips

Chapter 6: Problem Chart

A web version of our popular Aquarium Handbook


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