Complete Book of the Marine Aquarium

Now anyone can successfully construct and maintain a natural-looking coral reef aquarium in their home. This ground-breaking reference book shows how to set up a marine aquarium and describes in detail over 700 plant and animal species that make up a coral reef. The book opens with a brief description of reefs and the creatures that inhabit them. A practical section deals with the technical side of the hobby, offering information on up-to-the-minute equipment and practices. Part Three describes and illustrates over 75 species of algae that can be used to decorate a reef or marine aquarium. The fish directory gives detailed descriptions, Latin and common names, and aquarium suitability for 250 coral fish. "At-a-glance" symbols provide a quick insight into how these fish can be maintained in peak condition. An extensive listing of invertebrate species follows, with advice on how to cater to their special requirements.Hargreaves, Vincent B. is the author of 'Complete Book of the Marine Aquarium', published 2002 under ISBN 9781571457622 and ISBN 1571457623.