The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Volume 1)

Book Description

This book is the "bible" on the subject of Reef Aquarium keeping, covering the biology of coral reefs and relating it to the biological, chemical, and physical parameters considered when creating a reef aquarium. The book details how to successfully cultivate corals in captivity and also features the identification and care of numerous coral and giant clam species. Diseases and parasites, and methods for controlling algae are also featured. The book finishes with an exciting section of photographs demonstrating successful reef aquariums.

Customer Reviews:

Great advice.......2005-10-14

New hobbyist should read this book for advice, then read it again in 6 months.

Wonderful Stony Coral and Clam Reference.......2005-06-09

The good?

This book is truly a comprehensive piece covering probably more than you want to know at times. For example, it explains the chemical reactions that occur during calcification of corals and why additions are necessary.

After reading many other references, I must say I am very happy I purchased this volume. Contained in these pages are insights you won't find anywhere else.

The book clearly explains the setup and maintenance procedures required to be successful in stony coral reef keeping.

The bad?

My main gripe is trivial. Guys, how about a larger font size and pictures? I had to do a lot of squinting.

It could do with a minor revision of some references that are dated (such as collection of live rock from Florida) as the original was 1994, but make no mistake that all information is relevant.

In summary...

Obviously at this price it is unfortunately out of reach of the casual hobbyist, which is a shame. However, one could buy this book instead of various "reference manuals" which might be the same at the end of the day.

Buy it if you can afford it.

I also highly recommend Eric Borneman's Aquarium Corals book.

Perhaps the best book on reef care.......2005-05-16

An exceptional book on the subject. It is comprehensive but I would not say not complete as no book on this subject could be. Still I believe this book to be the best work compiled in book form. Described by many as "the Bible" on the subject it indeed may be but it is not dogmatic as it offers several options and methods and leaves it for the aquarist to use.
(Note: This volume covers stony corals and not soft corals).
When I started keeping marine aquaria keeping back in 1970 one almost had to employ the skills of a chemist. In those days most people in the hobby thought it nearly impossible to care for many of the species of coral now commonly kept. It was only through the encouragement of a local public aquarium (the John G. Shedd Aquarium) whereas a high school student I was able to participate in collecting trips that I got the encouragement to experiment. I started out with Robert Straughan's books back in 1970 which both helped to get me in trouble and helped me grow as an aquarist. both In those days there was an awful lot of trial and error. Later in the late 70's I helped to pioneer some techniques when I worked for the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco. In those days in San Francisco I worked for one of the largest marine fish wholesalers in the world. We had a lot of shipments that went off to Germany and now I wonder if some of the species that passed through my hands ended up in the hands of the authors. Somewhat of a revolution went of in the hoby in the 1980 thanks in part to the efforts of the Germans. Thankfully the hobby is now much more of a discipline and a lot more humane. It is quite amazing how far the hobby has come. I am sure the hobby will continue to evolve. This is a pricey book but it is a pricey hobby and this book is one of the best, if not the best, books on the subject available. The best place to start with the hobby is a book like this one.

Helpful books.......2001-12-10

In some reviews the two volumes of "The Reef Aquarium" have been named "the bible of reef aquarists". This makes you expect a lot, but my expectations have not been disappointed in any way. Describing the natural habit at in the coral reef, explaining the established reef aquarium systems or introducing the suitable aquarium inhabitants - in these two books I found it all. Even here in Germany those two books are known as a German translation, and they're successful.

The Questions Are Answered.......2001-12-05

This book should be an example by which all other marine and reef aquarium books follow. Current and relavant information from cover to cover. This is the stuff you need to know if you are serious about being successful in this hobby. Great book but a great group of people.

The Reef Set: Reef Fish, Reef Creature and Reef Coral (3 Volumes) (Reef Set)

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Identifying things underwater in the Caribbean.
Wonderful
The best in print
The Best Guides in the Ocean
Great Set of Books!

The Reef Set: Reef Fish, Reef Creature and Reef Coral (3 Volumes) (Reef Set)
Paul Humann , and Ned DeLoach
Manufacturer: New World Publications
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ASIN: 1878348337

Book Description

Reef Fish3rd Edition, Reef Creature 2nd Edition and Reef Coral 2nd Edition Identification books packaged in a beautifully printed Shelf Case.

Customer Reviews:

Identifying things underwater in the Caribbean........2007-08-26

I am a Brit who has been travelling to the Caribbean to dive with a Rotary group on an annual basis for the past 5 years during which we have dived in the North, East, West and Southern areas. One of my diving colleagues brought along the Reef Set and having looked at it, I was so impressed that I decided to buy a Set for myself - a great reference work for someone who is keen to put names to the things they see underwater.

Wonderful.......2007-08-15

I was working as a scuba instructor down in Grand Cayman when the first edition came out. I can't tell you what an impact the reef fish identification guide had. I have the whole set and it's wonderful.

The best in print.......2007-08-11

If you dive, this is the guide you must have to identify what you see. Indespensible for any trip.

The Best Guides in the Ocean.......2007-05-21

This set makes identifying fish, creatures, and corals possible for anyone. The authors developed a revolutionary grouping system to help the user focus observations, from which one can then refer to the book to make a positive identification. The photos are fabulous, and in the Reef Fish book, the authors even tell you where they were taken. Information is geared to those who spend time underwater (both the "Reef Fish" and "Reef Creature" books tell readers how organisms react to divers). Although one can use these books by thumbing through the pictures alone, there is much valuable information in the concise writing leading up to the photos, especially the authors' notes and explanations of the identification groups. Descriptions accompanying the photos help one learn subtle differences and sharpen observations further. In all, these three books are "must haves" for those who want to know what they're looking at under the ocean.

Great Set of Books!.......2007-03-22

The handy carrying case and lovely volumes will come in handy for our next Virgin Island adventure...sorry we didn't have them along last time for identification purposes! They are terrific! Thanks.

The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Vol 2)

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A Must for any Salt Water Aquarium Household
not a beginner book
THE reference for that field
One of the best of the best vol.2
The Reef Tank Bible Part Two

The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Vol 2)
Julian Sprung , and J. Charles Delbeek
Manufacturer: Two Little Fishes
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Corals: A Quick Reference Guide (Oceanographic Series) (Oceanographic Series)

ASIN: 1883693136

Book Description

This second volume in the series features the anemones and soft corals associated with reefs, detailing their biology and husbandry requirements, and featuring numerous species descriptions, with the benefit of wonderful color photographs. Also featured is new information regarding parasites in reef aquariums, and captive culture of anemones and soft corals. The book finishes with another section featuring more stunning images of reef aquariums around the world.

Customer Reviews:

A Must for any Salt Water Aquarium Household.......2007-07-13

My husband took a dive into the Saltwater Aquarium world. ALL of Sprung's books are a must have. They have a lot of info and definitely is a great resource. Well worth the price. It has been referenced many times throughout the saltwater aquarium evolution.

not a beginner book.......2006-03-09

This book goes indepth about the anatomy and physiology of mushrooms, soft corals and anemones. Not a great reference guide for choosing specimens for your It tends to generalize by family and/or genus vs species. If you are new to saltwater and are looking for a reference to choose items for your tank this would not be my first choice.

THE reference for that field.......2005-10-06

Just like the vol. 1, that is a must-have book. Please note that the vol. 3 should be released late Nov. 2005.

Emmanuel, Los Angeles CA

One of the best of the best vol.2.......2005-05-16

This volume of the series covers the soft corals and sea anemones; very important topics indeed for reef aquarium. The two books together are still not complete as there are many organisms found in a reef aquaria still not covered. In this series. A fine glossary accompanies this book. Much of what I had to gleen by trial and error and by reading arcane publications over the years is covered in this book. Approachable to the beginner yet a lot of substance for the expert.

The Reef Tank Bible Part Two.......2002-10-22

With volume one and volume two, what more does a reef aquarist need? Answer: Volume Three !

Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History

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Aquarium Corals
Absolutly recommended for all reefkeepers
A wonderful gift
decent book on corals
The best book on Corals available today

Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History
Eric H. Borneman
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide to Selection, Care and Compatibility
A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species
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by Eric Borneman. This thorough book covers the identification and care of over

ASIN: 1890087475

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464 pages, hardcover. By Eric H. Borneman. Color photographs. Designed to help new and experienced aquarists to select the most appropriate corals for their systems and to provide guidance in keeping them healthy for the long term, this all-new book is pa

Customer Reviews:

Aquarium Corals.......2007-10-10

This book is quite informative even for a beginner. The in-depth knowledge expressed is invaluable, it is understandable as well as being scientific. I highly recommend this book for the begginer as well as the advanced aquarist who desires information regarding coral animals & husbandry, algae, and water chemistry.

Absolutly recommended for all reefkeepers.......2007-08-19

Covers almost everything what you need to know about corals in reef tank.
very valuable and helpfull as an identification guide, source of information about preferred conditions and requirements of corals in your tank, taxonomy etc etc. very valuable part about coral's health and diseases. also nice chapter explaining role of zooxanthellae, energy budgets, coral's feeding, anatomy, reproduction etc etc etc...

this is just "a must" position in everyone reefkeeper library.

A wonderful gift.......2007-05-07

I received this book as a birthday gift and I definitely love it. I always looked the information on the Internet but it takes times and is confusing on the other hand this book gives me all the information I need and more.
Love the pictures and the easy way to give information. Every time I have a question the first thing I do is check this book. I don't know what I would do without it.
This is the best book ever.

decent book on corals.......2007-04-11

this is one of the best coral books out there. it's loaded with lots of pictures. it's a must for every reef tank keepers out there.

The best book on Corals available today.......2007-03-12

Its no need for a very long review. Far this is the best and most updated Coral book on the market. An absolute must-have for any aquarist, professional or not.

Natural Reef Aquariums: Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms

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Understanding Reef Aquarium keeping
review ??
Three Thumbs Up!
Great general Reef book
Reef keeping is NOT easy!

Natural Reef Aquariums: Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms
John H. Tullock
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Water Chemistry for the Marine Aquarium

ASIN: 1890087009

Product Description

336 pages, paperback. By John H. Tullock. Debunking the myth that reef aquariums need to be wildly expensive and technologically complex, the author offers a new, radically simple approach to producing beautiful, captive microcosms

Customer Reviews:

Understanding Reef Aquarium keeping.......2007-01-15

This is a very good book for those wishing to begin reef aquariums. Some of it is theory and some is opinions. Other sections are a little deep for the common person but overall it is a solid basis for those wishing to begin reep keeping. Reading this book should go a long ways to being successful keeping the different types of reefs.l

review ??.......2006-11-10

i am expecting the book to be a good one giving the inside i want to living filtration and a completely natural aquarium with very little artificial filtration help! i can not say yet if it will meet my expectances since i have order the book more than 2 months ago and i am still waiting for it....

Three Thumbs Up!.......2006-08-31

Recently I've read several books pertaining to the tropical marine hobby and after reading this book by Mr. Tullock I rate it an eleven out of ten. Very informative, easy to digest, excellent format, and one to refer to in the future. A quality production by the publisher. Thank you Mr. Tullock!

Great general Reef book.......2006-07-14

Well written and a good book to read for general information.

Reef keeping is NOT easy!.......2005-04-18

Buy and read this book twice before you decide to enter the hobby. Check it out at the library.. This is the book I loan to any friend who sees my aquarium and thinks of starting a tank of their own. Mr. Tullock presents the current natural methods of reef keeping in a very entertaining read.

Corals: A Quick Reference Guide (Oceanographic Series) (Oceanographic Series)

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Good pictures
Beautiful pictures, but incomplete text
Good for quick reference
good picture book
Good First Reference Text, pity about poor quality binding and packaging

Corals: A Quick Reference Guide (Oceanographic Series) (Oceanographic Series)
Julian Sprung
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ASIN: 1883693098

Book Description

A comprehensive field guide for aquarists, divers and naturalists, with detailed full color photographs of hundreds of species, encompassing the majority of coral genera one is likely to encounter on reefs around the world, This book defines corals and distinguishes them form similar hydrozoans, zoanthids, and corallimorpharia. The corals are described and compared to similar looking species, and their range and the correct pronunciation of the Latin name is given.

In addition, for aquarists who grow corals in reef aquariums, information is provided in quick reference charts concerning each coral's requirements for light, water movement, and food, hardiness in captivity, aggressiveness toward other corals, and proper positioning in the aquarium.

Customer Reviews:

Good pictures.......2007-02-12

This book has very good pictures but very little written information about each.

Beautiful pictures, but incomplete text.......2006-11-29

This book is full of fantastic full-color pictures with which one can easily identify many of the corals commonly available. Also includes many rare corals.

However, the text material about the corals, care etc. is extremely brief - much too brief. General care and lighting needs for a particulate coral species is given in the form of bar graphs and placement diagrams. This could theoretically be a helpful companion and summary of a more extensive text about the coral species being described. However, in this book, these diagrams are a *replacement* for the text. In and of themselves, the diagrams are inadequate to properly gauge the needs of the coral species.

I was also disappointed that the book completely leaves out many commonly available corals (for example the corallimorphs ("Mushroom corals"), which are common beginners corals). Leaving these corals out while including many rare species which the average hobbyist will never see seems to dilute the usefulness of the book.

I would recommend instead Borneman's "Aquarium Corals" (which I have and refer to constantly), and/or perhaps Sprung and Delbeek's more extensive 3-volume "The Reef Aquarium" (which has received good reviews, but I don't own (yet)).

Good for quick reference.......2006-08-05

If you already know a bit about corals, this is a nice book to have around for quick reference. I especially like that it lists similar corals and gives some basic information on how to tell them apart. It can be deceptive, though. The information it gives on the specific corals is very general, and should not be considered a good source for research on a coral you're planning to actually buy. Don't get me wrong, though. I'm happy I have this book, but I'd suggest supplementing it with a text such as Eric Bourneman's "Aquarium Corals: Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History". This text will actually give you much more specific information on requirements to care for the corals, as well as some better techniques to identify certain corals, since many look very similar, and there's no way any book could show every possible shape and color for many species.

good picture book.......2006-05-31

Book has lots of good pictures to help you identify corals. IN this manner it can be used as a min-coral atlas.
However, the book comes up seveley lacking when you wish to get information on said corals. All info is in bar graph form -- not narrative. A coral may be listed as preferring light 3-7.
That is not helpful... 3 could mean keep it in the dark while 7 could mean it prefers direct light... the 3 and 7 are not informative! Same for feeding icons, coral placement icons, etc.
If you want a book that TELLS you all about different corals, how you care and feed them, etc, then this book is NOT for you!
BUT, the pictures are really nice, closeup, and clear.

Good First Reference Text, pity about poor quality binding and packaging.......2005-10-16

A wonderful first reference text from Julian Sprung. The necessary information is well presented and communicated in a clear manner. A word of advice, don't get the hardcover version as it looses pages through poor binding and Amazon's inability to package adequately results in the corners being damaged in transit.

Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1: Reef Gardening for Aquarists

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A must have for people who are into coral propgation.
Practical, perfect for the layman.
for the pros
Assistance from the master himself
Calfo does it again!

Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1: Reef Gardening for Aquarists
Anthony Rosario Calfo
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ASIN: 0971637105

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A concise guide to the care and culture of reef invertebrates. This book is for curious minds interested in discovering some of the exciting techniques of coral propagation. It is tailored for hobbyists looking to safely control the growth of coral in aquaria, professional aquarists producing invertebrates for sale and trade, and thoughtful resellers interested in inspiring customers and staff to explore the many rewards of keeping coral reef invertebrates. A comprehensive guide of 450 pages, Volume 1 topics include commercial mariculture in greenhouses (including fabrication, design and operation), concept aquarium dynamics, a large coral family overview with consideration of captive viability and, of course, coral propagation, securing, and growout techniques for private aquarists and commercial interests.

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A must have for people who are into coral propgation........2007-07-14

This book has helped me tremendously from everything to tank set up to introducing ideas such as hanging a coral on a fishing line to taking advantage of space and flow. Even after years of experience I can still go to it and learn some more information. I believe Calfo is releasing an updated version of this soon so be on the look out for it.

John M
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Practical, perfect for the layman........2005-11-30

I am not a marine biologist, but many of the authors of the more advanced books on reef aquariums seem to assume that of their readers.

Calfo's book is a practical guide for the rest of us.

I am new to the hobby and after having my eyes glaze over trying to understand some of the more scientific texts on the subject of coral, this book was a breath of fresh air.

Excellent practical text on the subject of coral propogation from industrial to small scale operations.

Excellent suggestions on all aspects of keeping corals, from tank design, hardware, maintenance, and of course husbandry.

My existing corals have already benefitted from the wealth of information in this book. And I'm already planning a new tank using Calfo's suggestions.

An excellent book!

for the pros.......2005-10-20

very excellent book. for the pros. maybe too much for casual aquarists

Assistance from the master himself.......2005-10-06

Calfo goes into minute detail with humor. As expected he hit the nail on the head with this one, again.

Calfo does it again!.......2005-08-27

Remember all of those mundane questions on the reef forums?

431 Pages packed with the answers and advice that we all seek. From newby grommets to advanced marine aquarists, Anthony Calfo has suceeded in putting his knowledge into the words that are understandable to all of us. And, that's without glossy photographs!

I couldn't put the book down and read it cover to cover.

Get this book and read it ...

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Ambitious but superseded
Indo-Pacific Coral Reef Field Guide
Indo-Pacific Coral Reef Field Guide
As its name implies, a good field guide
A must have for any Indo-Pacific diver

Indo-Pacific Coral Reef Field Guide
Gerald R. Allen , and Roger Steene
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Ambitious but superseded.......2007-10-10

I bought this book a long time ago, and while I still find it occasionally useful, I must also add it is quite superficial - many Indo-Pacific species are illustrated, but the accompanying texts are minimal, outdated or simply non-existent. To put it simply, it has been superseded by several newer titles devoted to the same area. Divers, underwater photographers and reef aquarium keepers should consider instead the more recent, complete, updated and infinitely better illustrated Reef Fish Identification - Tropical Pacific by Gerry Allen, A Diver's Guide to Reef Life by Andrea and Antonella Ferrari and A Diver's Guide to Underwater Malaysia Macrolife by Andrea and Antonella Ferrari - the latter, despite its limiting title, representing in my opinion the final word on Indo-Pacific critters, at least for the time being.

Indo-Pacific Coral Reef Field Guide.......2007-01-22

For divers, this is the best book I have seen out there. It is loaded with pictures of just about every marine wildlife in the ocean. This is perfect for divers logging fish seen. Great pictures to identify with a small description to go along. Just what every diver needs. I have not found it anywhere in domestic dive shops. I got my first copy while diving in Australia. It is worth the money. I got a sincere thanks from my friend that I gave my second copy that I got from Amazon.

Indo-Pacific Coral Reef Field Guide.......2007-01-09

Best field guide that is in print for the Indo-Pacific Region. Used it to identify sea life on the Great Barrier Reef.

As its name implies, a good field guide.......2006-06-03

I have owned this book for about 2 years. I must say that I always brought this book with me every time I go diving in the Indo-Pacific region. It has a rather extensive coverage of the species that you may encounter while diving in this region. Nearly all of the photos are of good quality, allowing for easy identification. Of course, there are species that you may not be able to find in the book. Anyway, I don't think that you can find a book covering all species and it's handy enough to allow you to bring with you while you're on a holiday. Don't expect that this book will give you extensive background information on the behaviour, reproduction... As its name imply, it serves as a field guide for identification of the species and only basic but adequate information elucidated. All in all, I would recommend this book if you want an coral reef identifier of the Indo-Pacific region.

A must have for any Indo-Pacific diver.......2005-11-02

I have been diving all over the indo-pacific from Hawaii to Thailand and have found this book to be indispensible for identifying both Fish and Invertabrates. If you are going to only buy one book for indo-pacific marine life indentification, then this should be the one. Occasionally, I will see something on a dive that I can't find in this book, but its not very often. The books biggest strength is that it contains pictures and information on a wide variety of marine life, not just fish. Its also divided into various chapters with good brief introductions on the general behaviors and characteristics of each phylum/family -- something many other books don't have.

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Table of Isotopes, 8th Edition
Richard B. Firestone , Coral M. Baglin , and S. Y. Frank Chu
Manufacturer: Wiley-Interscience
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Book Description

Nuclear structure and decay data for thousands of isotopes and isomers-a new update of the definitive reference.

The 1999 Table of Isotopes CD-ROM/booklet set features:
* Nuclear structure and radioactive decay data for approximately 3,700 isotopes and isomers-an increase of more than 100 since the 1998 Update.
* Up-to-date mass chain information, with more than 10% revised material.
* The latest versions as of December 1998 of the Evaluated Nuclear Structure Data File (ENSDF) and Nuclear Science Reference (NSR) file.
* Additional data from several evaluation sources, including The Table of Superdeformed Nuclear Bands and Fission Isomers.
* Updated isotope summary table as well as energy-ordered gamma ray and alpha particle tables-now included on the CD-ROM.
* Updated appendices for elemental data, nuclear charts, and gamma ray energy standards.
* Adoption of the 1997 IUPAC recommended heavy element names.
* More than 25,000 references.
* Convenient links to additional atomic mass, nuclear astrophysics rates, spontaneous fission, thermal neutron capture, and more.

Plus, the Isotope Explorer 2.22 software lets you search the entire database by level scheme drawings, annotated tables, data plots, nuclear structure charts and keywords as well as download the latest data directly from the Table of Isotopes Web site. An updated User Manual is also included on the CD-ROM.

The 1999 Update booklet features a new comprehensive isotope nuclear structure table. In addition, it provides clear, step-by-step instructions on navigating the Table of Isotopes CD-ROM and accessing its Web site.

System Requirements: PC, Macintosh(r), or UNIX(r) systems with double speed or faster CD-ROM drive and sufficient RAM to run Adobe(TM) Acrobat(r) (see Adobe Acrobat Reader information in the book for specific system requirements). Included on the CD-ROM: Adobe Acrobat Reader(r) 3.02 for Windows(r) 95, 98, and NT and Linux 1.2.13 or higher; Acrobat Reader 3.01 for Windows 3.1; Isotope Explorer 2.22 for Windows 95, 98, and NT.

Reef Secrets: Starting Right, Selecting Fishes & Invertebrates, Advanced Biotope Techniques

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Very good book for beginners
Excellent
Inspiring, detailed, practical
Think out of the box
another great microcosum publication

Reef Secrets: Starting Right, Selecting Fishes & Invertebrates, Advanced Biotope Techniques
Alf Jacob Nilsen , and Svein A. Fossa
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Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History
Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide to Selection, Care and Compatibility
The Reef Aquarium: Science, Art, and Technology, Vol. 3

ASIN: 189008767X

Customer Reviews:

Very good book for beginners.......2007-08-19

Very good for beginners. Covers all important topics. Very simple language, without technical jargon which is often overwhelming people who just starting with hobby. Very nice stocking guide and chapter about biotops which is not found often in similar position.

I recommend it to anyone who thinks to start with reefkeeping hobby.

Excellent.......2007-01-10

Loved it! Has some of the best reefing information available, without the over-technical mumbo jumbo! The stocking guide is excellent; just lacking on a few species.

Inspiring, detailed, practical.......2006-01-09

One can appreciated the authors' long experience with marine aquaria who elegantly and with simple language explained larger biological concepts yet provide detailed instructions on how do to what and why. Very inspiring are the suggested biotopes that include among others "seagrass aquarium", "reef gorge aquarium", "pizza anemone aquarium", "rubble zone aquarium" as well as the standard reef tank. These are refreshing ideas that are needed with the current predominance of grocery store shelf-like stocked, overcrowded best-of-the-month SPS tanks. Also contains a comprehensive guide about most creatures possible in a reef tank and essentially makes e.g. Sprung's "Quick" guides unnecessary in one's library.

Think out of the box.......2005-05-07

You won't have to go over the ammonia cycle again here, though there is enough info to get you started. The title is a great indication of what to expect. This book is about thinking out of the box in aquarium keeping and planning them correctly.

My favorite section talks about ideas for aquariums and how when we start, we usually try to replicate a hodgepodge thrown together because we want a little of everything instead of a real underwater scene which could be much more interesting. This book has opened my eyes to new planning possibilities, I wouldn't have thought of otherwise.

It has a great section on all types of fishes, invertebrates, cnidaria, etc... of options for choices with clear and concise care guide and potential pitfalls.

There is one or two things that might surprise if you have aquariums in the Americas, such as stating that 10% of water changed per year is reasonable. Maybe very large aquarium, but I change that per week. Then again, only because I have read elsewhere and heard advice to do so even though it does seem to make sense to me.

I wish I had found this book before planning my current aquarium, but it has certainly gotten me thinking about the next one. I recommend this as an additional starter book (perhaps to accompany Paletta's New Marine Aquarium) or for anyone who knows the simple basics and wants interesting new ideas to rehash the passion. Without question, worth it.

another great microcosum publication.......2004-03-29

an exalent read for beginers! covers many important aspects of reef keeping in understandable languege.

however, there are a couple problems. 1st, since its such a recent publication it has some confusing types and errors. they arnt terrible but i can see them confusing some beginers. 2nd, they have a couple places where they say somthing like "this is an important topic but its beyond this book to explain".

still, its a great starting place for beginier marine aquarists.

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