This is the best book to get started with in Fish Keeping. Lots of photos and a wonderful breakdown of all sorts of tropical, coldwater and marine fishes! This is the book to get when you are starting your community tanks and want to learn more about what fishes are best to keep in what kind of set-up.

Great diagrams and how-to chapters introduce you to setting up aquariums; selecting appropriate tank mates; buying, caring and feeding for fishes; treating sick fish; and includes chapters on photographing fish or exhibiting them at fish shows.