--- product_id: 28155739 title: "Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster)" price: "VT5162" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/28155739-freshwater-aquariums-companionhouse-books-essential-beginner-friendly-guide-to-setting store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Plant care insights Beginner-friendly guide Comprehensive tank setup Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster) **Price:** VT5162 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Make Waves in Your Home Aquarium Journey! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster) - **How much does it cost?** VT5162 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/28155739-freshwater-aquariums-companionhouse-books-essential-beginner-friendly-guide-to-setting) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Filter Out the Noise:** Learn filtration methods for crystal-clear water. - • **Green Thumb in Water:** Cultivate lush aquatic plants effortlessly. - • **Illuminate Your Space:** Discover lighting techniques that enhance beauty. - • **Your Fish, Your Rules:** Master the art of fish care and tank management. - • **Dive into Aquatic Bliss:** Unlock the secrets of a thriving aquarium! ## Overview The 'Freshwater Aquariums' guide by CompanionHouse Books is an essential resource for beginners looking to set up and maintain a vibrant aquarium. Covering everything from tank setup and filtration to fish health and plant care, this comprehensive book equips you with the knowledge to create a thriving aquatic environment. ## Description The beginner-friendly guide to your freshwater aquarium! Over 300 photos , clear illustrations, and drawings Everything you need to know to create a well-balanced freshwater aquarium and help it thrive How to set up your aquarium with advice on substrates, furnishings, lighting, filtration, water management, and more Types of fish including cichlids, catfish, barbs, rainbowfish, livebearers, sharks, and more, what conditions they need, and which live well together Expert authors Stuart Thraves, Peter Hiscock, and Gina Sandford are all highly skilled fish keepers Perfect for beginners, Freshwater Aquariums provides the essential information that all freshwater fish keepers need to know to create a well-balanced and thriving freshwater aquarium! Illustrated with more than 300 beautiful full-color photographs and drawings, and packed with informative, helpful advice and easy to understand explanations, this stylish guide harnesses the experience of authors Stuart Thraves, Peter Hiscock, and Gina Sandford, all noteworthy writers and highly skilled fish keepers. Covering a wide range of topics, the first section of the book is a DIY manual for setting up your freshwater aquarium, detailing the types of substrates, furnishings, and plants recommend for keepers. It also offers information on lighting, filtration, and water management. The authors include basic husbandry info on feeding and health care of freshwater fish as well as maintaining a clean tank, all with practical, reliable advice. The second section of the book, "Fish, Plants, and Themed Aquariums," presents a selection of popular freshwater fish and aquarium plants along with a look at some ideas for setting up aquariums that reflect natural habitats around the world. The authors recommend that hobbyists consider fish by their families or groups so you can set up the right conditions for them. Featured are the following groups: cichlids, catfish, barbs, characins, anabantoids, danios and rasboras, rainbowfish, livebearers, and loaches and sharks. The section on aquarium plants describes over 30 popular options, alphabetically arranged from Anubias barteri to Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger'. The authors also share six imaginative themed aquariums — mountain stream, Central American river, flooded desertcart forest, Congo whitewater river, Lake Malawi, and Southeast Asian swamp. Each includes information on substrates, display, plants, filtration, and suitable fish. Covering everything from tank size to fish and plants, this Aquamaster book contains everything a beginner needs to set up and maintain a successful freshwater aquarium! ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #47,826 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Fish & Aquarium Care (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 388 Reviews | ## Images ![Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91yDY4O0yFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***E on January 2, 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***T on January 7, 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***N on June 10, 2022* ## Frequently Bought Together - Freshwater Aquariums (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Beginner-Friendly Guide to Setting Up Your Tank, Filtration, Health, Fish, Plants, Substrates, Lighting, and More (Aquamaster) - 500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish: A Visual Reference to the Most Popular Species - Aquascaping: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planting, Styling, and Maintaining Beautiful Aquariums --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/28155739-freshwater-aquariums-companionhouse-books-essential-beginner-friendly-guide-to-setting](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/28155739-freshwater-aquariums-companionhouse-books-essential-beginner-friendly-guide-to-setting) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*