Essential, practical tips from professional fishkeeping experts.500 Ways to Be a Better Freshwater Fish Keeper is a comprehensive references of practical advice from seasoned experts.The 500 tips are presented in logical sections for quick and easy navigation to professional advice for:- Choosing and buying fish- Setting up an effective aquarium system- Filtration and water quality- Lighting- Feeding- Routine aquarium maintenance- Breeding.Each book is packed with information in easy-to-access segments. Some of the frequently asked questions addressed are:- Why are some tropical fish cheap and others expensive?- How to deal with fish that appear shy and nervous- How to identify breeding pairs- How to use microscopic organisms to feed fry- What are the ideal species for beginning fishkeepers?There is also a sister volume: 500 Ways to Be a Better Saltwater Fish Keeper. With detailed step-by-step instructions and color photographs and graphics, the 500 Ways to be a Better Fish Keeper books are the perfect go-to guides for information and counsel to solve a problem quickly.