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Saltwater Aquariums for Dummies |  | Author: Gregory Skomal PhD
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 717077
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7.7 x 0.7
ISBN: 0764553402
Dewey Decimal Number: 639.342
EAN: 9780764553400
ASIN: 0764553402
Publication Date: March 1, 2002
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This friendly guide to all things fishy covers acquiring and setting up a saltwater tank, choosing the ideal fish, and taking care of and maintaining asaltwater aquarium environment. It includes comprehensive tips on equipment ó from filters and heating, to lighting and other accessories. And, it gives you basic information on different types and species of saltwater fish, along with pictures of many of them.
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 Good Primer. The Only Marine Tank Book You Need January 30, 2006
Ryan M. Hart (San Francisco, CA United States)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I first want to contradict some of the other reviews on this page. This is a great book for the beginner. I used it and followed it to the T same goes for two of my friends. We have all had successful and healthy tanks for well over a year. This book will touch all the basics. Once you learn those you will then know the terminology and concepts and be able to find any other information you need for free, on the web. It is also very previlent in the marine fish hobby to learn conflicting information. Much of the care of fish really requires observation what one person claims solves the problem may not be the best for another with a different setup and different fish. Keep this in mind when you do run into so said "contradictions" that other reviewers have claimed to exist.
The book does talk about live rock, it also talks about undergravel filters being obsolete. Some of the reviewers seem to interpret being concise as not being informative. The author even states that technology in the hobby is always expanding, so you need to talk with your local livestock dealer.
If I could take the time to improve this book I would do two things.
1.) Color photos it is hard to tell what a saltwater fish looks like in real life from a b/w photo.
2.) A fish compatibility chart that details fishes and their compatabilities . (These are availible on the web if you image:google fish compatability) Fish incompatability can be more problamatic than in proper tank care.
Perfect for the clueless November 6, 2003
18 out of 22 found this review helpful
I bought this book for one reason. I wanted to start a marine aquarium but had absolutely no idea how to do it properly. I suppose I could have set out on my own just as the author did at one time. After reading this fine book, I can say with great certainty that my expensive salt water pets wouldn't have stood a chance. Nobody can include everything in one book. To be perfectly honest, I didn't want everything in one book. I wanted good coverage of all the basics necessary to be successful in this great hobby without being overwhelming.
Recommend to anybody who is clueless when it comes to salt water aquariums.
Excellent for Newbies February 8, 2003
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is an excellent learning tool for someone just getting into the hobby. It touches on all of the basics of the saltwater aquarium. The author also notes which species are better suited for the beginner aquarist. I found this book extremely helpful, especially for future readings of more technical books.
Excellent September 24, 2009
Gregory D. Morrow (Crestview, FL USA)
This book is excellent. I am setting up a saltwater aquarium for the first time and I feel like this was the best place to start. Good info that I could understand. I highly recommend this book to others.
Good for learning how to start and maintain a healthy salt water tank! December 7, 2009
disney420 (Orange County, CA)
This is a good book for those who are just starting out with a new salt water tank, as well as for those who have a well established tank. The best part about the book is that you don't have to read it cover to cover--you can find a subject/topic that you are interested in (or an area that you may be having questions or problems with) and skip right to that part of the book!
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