Part I: All About Marine Aquariums. Chapter 1: Marine Fish Basics. Aquarium Fish. Saltwater vs. Freshwater Fishes. Fish Anatomy. Senses. Chapter 2: The Saltwater Aquarium.

Meeting the Needs of Your Fish. The Tank. The Aquarium Stand. The Tank Hood. The Water. The Nitrogen Cycle. Types of Filters. Aeration.

The Heater. Lighting. Inside the Tank. More Accessories. Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Aquarium. Aquarium Maturation. Bringing Your Fish Home. Part II: Choosing Your Fish.

Chapter 4: The Community Tank. A Fish Community. Picking Out Healthy Fish. Plan Ahead. Poor Choices for Beginners. Reef Tanks. Chapter 5: The Best (and Worst) Fish for Beginners. Angelfish.

Blennies. Butterflyfish. Cardinalfish. Clownfish and Damselfish. Dottybacks. Gobies. Puffers. Rabbitfish.

Surgeonfish and Tangs. Sweetlips. Triggerfish. Wrasses. Families to Avoid. Part III: Caring for Your Fish. Chapter 6: Feeding Your Fish. Dietary Needs of Fish.

How to Feed Your Fish. Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Aquarium. Vacuum. Check the Filter. Algae. Test the Water. Partial Water Changes. Maintenance Checklist.

Replace the Gravel. Chapter 8: Tropical Marine Fish Diseases. Commercial Remedies. Treatment Methods. Common Treatments. Common Aquarium Diseases. Appendix: Learning More About Your Saltwater Aquarium. Clubs.

Books. Magazines. Internet. Index.