Links

General websites and information

• A World of Fish
• AquariumSite.com
• FishBase - database of fish species (search by common name, scientific name, family, country, ecosystem etc)
• The Krib: Aquaria and Tropical Fish
• The Tropical Tank - library of general articles (including information for beginners), index of fish species

Books

• 500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish: A Visual Reference to the Most Popular Species. Edited by Greg Jennings. Surrey, Interpet Publishing, 2006.
• The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Aquarium Fish and Fish Care. Mary Bailey & Gina Sandford. London, Hermes House, 2004.

Tropical fish

• The Krib's articles about fish keeping and breeding
• Tropical freshwater aquarium fish at Mongabay.com

Aquatic plants

• The Krib's FAQ for beginners
• The Krib's guide to aquatic plants

Water chemistry

• Beginner water chemistry
• The chemical properties of water
• The Krib's FAQ about the nitrogen cycle and "new tank syndrome"
• Water hardness table

Recommended suppliers

Quality advice and products are best sought at a dedicated aquarium dealer. Pet shop franchises are rarely staffed by truly knowledgeable aquarists.

• St Kilda Aquarium - Victoria, Australia
• Coburg Aquarium - Victoria, Australia