Author:
Nick Dakin Forward Contributor: Julian Sprung Publisher: Firefly Books Date Published: September 6, 2003 Language: English Format: Hardcover 400 Pages | Book Description 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. oldwater 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. Reviews: Easy-to-follow advice in a layout that makes specific topics easy to find. -- Pet Age 11/2003 Exhaustive guide... about creating virtual underwater habitats. -- Globe and Mail 11/22/2003 More than 500 stunning color photographs... simplifies the complexities of establishing and maintaining a marine aquarium... great reading. -- Pet Business Magazine 11/2003 |
Author:
Scott W. Michael Publisher: TFH Publications Date Published: November 1999 Language: English Format: Paperback: 447 Pages | 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species Review "Absolutely indispensible. Don't buy a fish without it." Dennis Reynolds, Aqua Marines Book Description ---Comprehensive: 500+ species photographs, covering all popular and commonly available aquarium species ---Authoritative: expert advice on feeding and captive care ---Informative: aquarium suitability ratings for every species ---Easy to use: complete species name and common name indexed |
Authors:
Warren E. Burgess Dr Herbert R Axelrod Ray Hunziker Publisher: TFH Publications Date Published Second Sub Edition April 1997 Language English Format Hardcover 1023 Pages | Mini Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fish Editorial Reviews From the Back Cover The only thing "mini" about Dr. Burgess's Mini-Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes is in its title. At almost a thousand pages and containing more than 1900 full-color photos, this book is big in size and value by any objective standard. The "mini" part of the title results only from the existence of the larger Dr. Burgess's Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fishes, the standard identification reference work in the field. Additionally, it contains a large (256 pages) section devoted to the setup and maintenance of marine aquariums. The fishes shown are indexed by both scientific and popular names for ease of reference. One of the handiest features of this Mini-Atlas is that it shares with its larger cousin the use of space-saving symbols in the captions. Besides giving the fishes' scientific names, the captions also include numbers and symbols that provide at-a-glance information about the fishes' families, feeding habits, sizes and temperaments, swimming habits, and aquarium lighting requirements. |
