Spans the gulf separating the more specialized disciplines of science—including seawater chemistry, engineering, and physiology—and aquariology. Deals with the maintenance of aquatic animals and plants in a closed-system, i.e., a system in which the water is filtered and otherwise treated, and then reused. Among the topics discussed in detail: temperature control; aeration; buffering; bacteriological filtration; the workings of ultraviolet sterilizers and ozonators; physical adsorption methods; techniques for processing large volumes of influent seawater; and the origins and physiological effects of stress. Includes the most complete bibliography of aquarium literature assembled to date.

Product Description: Freshwater and saltwater fishkeeping are challenging and tremendously rewarding hobbies. Aquariums covers every requirement a fishkeeper needs to know and meet -- all presented in a comprehensive and reader-friendly format. Hundreds of color diagrams illustrate step-by-step technical instructions and hundreds more color photographs show fish in natural and aquarium habitats...read more

Product Description: While books previously published about octopuses and cuttlefish offer information about these animals in their natural habitats, Cephalopods is the first book that extensively covers care and husbandry techniques for keeping these exotic and highly intelligent marine creatures in the home aquarium...read more

Product Description: Written by a leading expert in the marine aquarium hobby, this helpful guide provides complete yet accessible information that addresses solutions to the most common--and not-so-common--problems that hobbyists encounter when maintaining saltwater aquariums.

Product Description: Marine aquarium hobbyists will find a wealth of information here, complemented with vivid close-up color photos of all invertebrates described. This book presents a wide selection of species, separating them into general categories that include soft corals, hard corals, anemones, fanworms, shrimps, crabs, starfish, and sea urchins...read more

Discusses how to create a coral reef aquarium in the home, including information on corals, sponges, molluscs, crustaceans, and fish

Product Description: Starting a marine aquarium is an fairly complex undertaking for ambitious aquarium hobbyists. This book's author discusses many aspects of marine aquarium maintenance and presents clear instructions on creating the correct water chemistry and environment in which saltwater animals can flourish...read more

This book is your recipe for saltwater aquarium success. The key is choosing fish, invertebrates, seaweeds, and corals that coexist in harmony. This guide covers the basics of setup, maintenance, and design. It includes more than forty specific recipes for saltwater aquariums, a 16-page color catalog of fish, invertebrate, and coral varieties, and information on more than 100 saltwater fish.

Product Description: A comprehensive guide to creating a reef environment in the home aquarium. Designed with the beginning hobbyist in mind, this richly illustrated reference introduces the hobby of marine aquariums in a practical way. Explaining the technology and terminology clearly, Greg Jennings relates the aquarium setting to that of the natural saltwater environment and offers fascinating insights into the biology and the behavior of the most popular marine fish...read more

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!A saltwater aquarium provides a soothing, ever-changing mini seascape of color and motion. But saltwater fish require a constant, controlled environment. How do you set up and maintain a tank and select the right fish from more than 12,000 varieties? How do you care for marine fish? This updated guide provides the facts and advice you need and includes:* Info on choosing, equipping, and setting up your aquarium* Pointers on choosing compatible fish for a community tank* The scoop on the best (and worst) fish for beginners* Guidance on maintaining your aquarium and keeping your fish healthy

THE BOOK TO BRING HOME BEFORE YOU BRING HOME A SALTWATER AQUARIUM!This book is a great way to test the waters before you take the plunge. Saltwater aquariums are intriguing, mesmerizing, and relaxing. However, they do require a commitment of time and money. Are you up for the challenge? With this practical, hands-on guide, you'll know what to expect. You'll have information on choosing the aquarium, equipment, and fish; proper setup and maintenance; and more. Information and interactive features include:WORKSHEETS that help you make informed decisionsQUESTIONS to help you determine if your family is ready for a saltwater aquariumCHARTS showing the time and money required for setting up and maintaining a 30-gallon tank or larger unitCHECKLISTS covering how to properly locate the aquarium, supplies needed, and moreAIDS for creating a timetable and a stocking planMAINTENANCE CHARTS to keep you organizedRESOURCES to keep in a notebook with your maintenance logs, fish purchasing records, and moreBring Me Home! Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby covers feeding fish and invertebrates, common mistakes and how to avoid them, creating a reef habitat, and more. It's a reference you'll rely on again and again if you decide to dive into this rewarding hobby.

Product Description: Brilliant photography by the world's best underwater photographers and leading international aquarists highlights detailed profiles of more than 500 species of reef aquarium fishes in this new title in the Microcosm/T.F.H. Professional Series...read more

Product Description: Even for long-time hobbyists, the thought of maintaining a thriving aquatic ecosystem can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when attempting to keep any of the rare or particularly challenging species available in the marine aquarium trade today...read more