If you own a small aqaurium or are thinking of buying one, here is the one book you should not be without. Jay F. Hemdal's introduction to miniature aquariums (essentially home aquariums that contain 8 gallons, or 30 liters, of water or less) offers the hobbysist everything they need to know about keeping fish: *Choosing a mini aquarium from the many options available *Getting started with the right equipment (lighting, filters, heaters, decorations, and so forth *Step-by-step instructions for installing the mini aquarium and establishing the biological filtration system, as well as maintaining the tank *Sound advice on water changes, sea water, maintaining the necessary chemical levels, and water quality *Deciding the contents of the mini aquarium: tropical fish, plants, corals, and invertebrates *Two chapters devoted to marine mini aquariums and freshwater mini aquariums *And much more. There is even a special chapter on mini container ponds and mini ecosystems as well as a resource guide and glossary of terms.