--- product_id: 28155739 title: "Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster)" brand: "stuart thraves, peter hiscock, gina sandford" price: "69.89 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/28155739-freshwater-aquariums-companionhouse-books-essential-beginner-friendly-guide-to-setting store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Detailed fish & plant species profiles Complete water & filtration setup guide 300+ vivid photos & illustrations Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster) **Brand:** stuart thraves, peter hiscock, gina sandford **Price:** 69.89 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐟 Dive into the ultimate freshwater aquarium setup—because your tank deserves to be the office envy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster) by stuart thraves, peter hiscock, gina sandford - **How much does it cost?** 69.89 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/28155739-freshwater-aquariums-companionhouse-books-essential-beginner-friendly-guide-to-setting) ## Best For - stuart thraves, peter hiscock, gina sandford enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stuart thraves, peter hiscock, gina sandford brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fish Whisperer:** Expert advice on 9+ fish families and 30+ plant species to create harmonious aquatic ecosystems. - • **Aquarium Architect:** Step-by-step guidance on substrates, lighting, filtration, and water management for a thriving tank. - • **Visual Masterclass:** Over 300 full-color photos and clear illustrations make setup foolproof and inspiring. - • **Themed Tank Inspiration:** Six creative natural habitat aquarium themes to elevate your space and impress your circle. - • **Beginner’s Best Friend:** Trusted by thousands with 4.4-star rating, this guide turns novices into confident aquarists. ## Overview Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) is a beginner-friendly, expertly authored guide featuring over 300 vivid photos and illustrations. It covers everything from tank setup, substrates, lighting, and filtration to detailed care for a wide variety of fish and plants. With themed aquarium ideas and practical advice, it’s the essential manual for anyone looking to create a thriving, visually stunning freshwater aquarium. ## Description The beginner-friendly guide to your freshwater aquarium! Over 300 photos , clear illustrations, and drawings Everything you need to know to create a well-balanced freshwater aquarium and help it thrive How to set up your aquarium with advice on substrates, furnishings, lighting, filtration, water management, and more Types of fish including cichlids, catfish, barbs, rainbowfish, livebearers, sharks, and more, what conditions they need, and which live well together Expert authors Stuart Thraves, Peter Hiscock, and Gina Sandford are all highly skilled fish keepers Perfect for beginners, Freshwater Aquariums provides the essential information that all freshwater fish keepers need to know to create a well-balanced and thriving freshwater aquarium! Illustrated with more than 300 beautiful full-color photographs and drawings, and packed with informative, helpful advice and easy to understand explanations, this stylish guide harnesses the experience of authors Stuart Thraves, Peter Hiscock, and Gina Sandford, all noteworthy writers and highly skilled fish keepers. Covering a wide range of topics, the first section of the book is a DIY manual for setting up your freshwater aquarium, detailing the types of substrates, furnishings, and plants recommend for keepers. It also offers information on lighting, filtration, and water management. The authors include basic husbandry info on feeding and health care of freshwater fish as well as maintaining a clean tank, all with practical, reliable advice. The second section of the book, "Fish, Plants, and Themed Aquariums," presents a selection of popular freshwater fish and aquarium plants along with a look at some ideas for setting up aquariums that reflect natural habitats around the world. The authors recommend that hobbyists consider fish by their families or groups so you can set up the right conditions for them. Featured are the following groups: cichlids, catfish, barbs, characins, anabantoids, danios and rasboras, rainbowfish, livebearers, and loaches and sharks. The section on aquarium plants describes over 30 popular options, alphabetically arranged from Anubias barteri to Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger'. The authors also share six imaginative themed aquariums — mountain stream, Central American river, flooded desertcart forest, Congo whitewater river, Lake Malawi, and Southeast Asian swamp. Each includes information on substrates, display, plants, filtration, and suitable fish. Covering everything from tank size to fish and plants, this Aquamaster book contains everything a beginner needs to set up and maintain a successful freshwater aquarium! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5 in Fish & Aquarium Care (Books) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches | | Isbn 10 | 1933958081 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1933958088 | | Item Weight | 6.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Part Of Series | Aquamaster | | Print Length | 96 pages | | Publication Date | July 31, 2007 | | Publisher | CompanionHouse Books | ## Images ![Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91yDY4O0yFL.jpg) ![Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Rhps7xz6L.jpg) ![Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91yN1K4Yw0L.jpg) ![Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913yHK+PcVL.jpg) ![Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915VNXFpM7L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it for beginners *by on Reviewed in the United States August 3, 2026* Easy to follow. Clear directions. Great pics and informative. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Birthday home run for a new tank owner *by on Reviewed in the United States July 14, 2026* I bought this book for my grandson's 11th birthday. He was getting an aquarium. He read it right away and told me the things he incorporated into the tank design and learning how to take care of the tank. A great choice! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Short and to the point........... *by on Reviewed in the United States June 10, 2022* Haven't dabbled in aquarium fish in quite a while and this book is really helpful to get caught up. The authors go just deep enough without the content looking like an encyclopedia. Lots of pictures too! Why no 5 star? Because I haven't read any of the other books on the subject. 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