An encyclopedic reference for setting up, stocking, and maintaining a saltwater aquarium.
Nothing rivals the color and appeal of a saltwater aquarium. The Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium simplifies the complexities of setting-up and maintaining a successful saltwater aquarium.
The book illustrates and explains:
Specific characteristics of invertebrates and marine fish Important differences between tropical and freshwater fish Choosing a tank: advantages and disadvantages of glass and acrylic, different shapes, and critical construction details Accessories such as aquarium heaters, lights, and filters Water testing and maintaining the correct chemical balance
More than half of the book is a directory that covers species from 34 fish families. Details include their characteristics, natural environment, diet and feeding, size range, and aquarium behavior.
Coldwater aquariums are covered in a separate section that shows how to establish an artificial habitat for fish requiring temperate saltwater.
This full-color reference will appeal to saltwater tropical fish enthusiasts at any level.
(200311)
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Table top sized pictorial of aquarium animals
Replace your stupid books of lame art and boring family pictures. Put this on your coffee table and let guest compare pictures with your aquatic species.
[Thursday, August 14, 2008]
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Great start
If your are just starting off or of been with the salt water hobby for a white thsi is a great book to have.
[Sunday, January 27, 2008]
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Saltwater Aquarium "Nutshell" book...
If you're familiar with IT books, there's a type known as "nutshells" which contain the critical essentials the reader needs to get about their business and gain a deeper understanding of the subject-matter. I'd read about marine tankkeeping on various hobbyist websites but decided to pick this book up to make sure I understood the fundamentals before I set up my first SW tank. Dakin is clearly devoted to the hobby and provides good, sound advice for me, a novice. Some reviewers lament the lack of details for particular species; for that information, I highly recommend A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species which provides detailed info about compatibility, minimum tanks sizes, and feeding requirements for various marine fishes. All-in-all, this "encyclopedia" served my needs.
[Thursday, December 27, 2007]
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