The Marine Aquarium Handbook


Book Description

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.




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.




Clownfishes


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Perhaps The Most Endearing of All Reef Creatures, The Droll and exotically pigmented clownfish is a favorite of marine aquarists, divers, and amateur naturalists the world over. Now, one of the pioneers in the captive breeding of clownfishes in home aquaria has written the first popular handbook on the husbandry of these fascinating marine species. Chapters include: -- Clownfishes in the Wild -- Fish & Anemone Species Identification Guides -- Selecting Breeding Stock -- Orchestrating the Spawn -- Propagation as a Cottage Industry -- Anemone Ecology and Preservation




Clownfishes and Other Damselfishes


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Clownfishes and damselfishes are among the most popular aquarium species, particularly for beginning aquarists. Written by a recognized authority on marine ornamental fishes, this comprehensive guide covers topics essential to keepers of these beautiful aquatic pets, including selection, feeding, water requirements, diseases, breeding, and more. The book also explains which species are ideal for the home aquarium and which species to avoid. Full-color photos show over 20 species of clownfish and damselfish, while sidebars, charts, and tip boxes illustrate key points to consider.










The New Saltwater Aquarium Guide


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The New Saltwater Aquarium Guide: How to Care for and Keep Marine Fish and Corals Do you want to learn how to setup a saltwater aquarium or marine aquarium ? Do you already have a freshwater fish tank and you just want to find out what it takes to have a successful coral reef aquarium? Are you looking to pick up a few tips and tricks to help you take your successful saltwater fish tank setup to the next level? The New Saltwater Aquarium Guide: How to Care for and Keep Marine Fish and Corals will help you build the tropical reef marine aquarium you have been daydreaming about. With a good plan, the right equipment and the right knowledge, you can build a successful, thriving new marine fish tank or saltwater aquarium. This book will help you make important decisions like: What type of saltwater aquarium is right for you? What size saltwater aquarium should you buy? What equipment is necessary to have a successful coral reef aquarium?What testing is necessary and what science do you need to know to have a successful saltwater aquarium? What are the best saltwater fish to start with? How do you set up a reef aquarium or marine aquarium? What can you expect to happen once you set up a reef fish tank or tropical reef marine aquarium in your home?How hard is it to setup a coral reef aquarium? This easy to read saltwater aquarium book will help you get your marine aquarium setup or saltwater fish tank setup and running in no time. Download The New Saltwater Aquarium Guide: How to Care for and Keep Marine Fish and Corals and start reading today!




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 Guide to Tropical Aquarium Fish Care


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Discusses how to care for tropical fish, covering such topics as preparing an aquarium, selecting fish, nutrition, and health care.