The Book of the Marine Aquarium


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The Marine Aquarium Handbook


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The Marine Aquarium Handbook is the bestselling saltwater aquarium book of all time, selling more than 250,000 copies since first published in 1982 and launching aspiring aquarists into the marine aquarium hobby. Out of print since 2006, this indispensable resource is now available in a completely updated and redesigned third edition that includes world-class color photography to help guide the reader through setup of their first marine aquarium and then progresses to reefkeeping and breeding of marine fishes. Written by an acclaimed marine biologist and pioneering fish and invertebrate breeder, the book provides sound advice in a clear, readable, and engaging voice. New content exclusive to this edition includes recent advances in biofiltration and energy-efficient lighting, brand new chapters on marine foods and refugia, greatly expanded coverage of fish species and hardy invertebrate species, and information about those species best suited for breeding. Each featured fish has a species profile, behavior notes, native range, maximum size, and essential feeding and husbandry advice. The Marine Aquarium Handbook covers everything a marine hobbyist needs to know to get started and be successful, including aquarium choices, water chemistry, filtration, biological filtration and live rock, setup and maintenance, fish selection, and identification and treatment of common diseases.




The Reef Aquarium


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Book of Coral Propagation


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The Marine Reef Aquarium


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(back cover) This book focuses on developing a system using natural rock and sand as the foundation for a sustainable reef aquarium. Detailed step-by-step guidance throughout. Features more than 400 photos and illustrations.




Ultimate Marine Aquariums


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" ... Portraits of 50 world-class marine aquariums, along with priceless advice on how they were planned and how they are kept healthy and vibrant"--Page 4 of cover.




Simon and Schuster's Complete Guide to Freshwater and Marine Aquarium Fishes


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A guide to freshwater and marine aquarium fish and plants, including all common and scientific names, environmental needs and other pertinent information, photographs of each entry, and including a section on how to start your own aquarium.




Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium


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Provides information on setting up a saltwater aquarium, accessories, salt mixes, and over three hundred marine fish and invertebrates.




The Complete Book of the Marine Aquarium


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"A comprehensive reference guide to more than 700 marine fish and invertebrate species, and how to set up and maintain a living reef aquarium"--Cover.