§16§Taking time to watch and interact with pets provides a welcome break from the stress of daily cares and concerns. Aquariums are ideal for creating a soothing, tranquil, meditative place to relax and connect with nature, in home or office. They can even pull kids away from mindless TV to learn about prehistoric species and the cycle of life.The present book deals with an exhaustive account of history, benefits and types of aquariums, basic aquarium equipments, aquarium fishes, invertebrates and plants, food and feeding of aquarium fishes, setting up and maintenance of an aquarium and fish diseases and treatments. Data presented in the book should be useful to undergraduate, postgraduate and research students of Botany, Zoology and Environmental Sciences and also to the aquarium owners to ensure the health of fish and successful maintenance of an aquarium.
