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Marine aquarium hobbyists will find a wealth of information here, complemented with vivid close-up color photos of all invertebrates described.

Prospective tropical aquarium hobbyists will find vital information on many fish varietiescichlids, swordtails, and many others. Readers will find tips on species identification, feeding, behavior, approximate and purchase prices. Quick-check data requirements are given regarding aquarium size, water temperature, food, compatibility with other fish, and much more.

Saltwater fish and invertebrates require specialized aquarium care. This book advises on maintaining correct water chemistry and temperature, and describes scores of marine fish and sea animals that are suitable to get an inexperienced hobbyist started. Readers will find tips on species identification, feeding, behavior, approximate and purchase prices.

This compact, richly illustrated guide explores all aspects of keeping a wide range of freshwater fish suitable for community aquariums.

A good, introductory text for reef aquarium hobbyists interested in keeping live corals. Contents include coral anatomy, nutrition, reproduction, husbandry, and propagation. Also has a guide to common corals with descriptions, feeding guidelines, lighting requirements, and more.

Provides accurate and reliable information for the diagnosis and treatment of common fish diseases. Includes bacterial diseases, protozoan diseases, viral diseases, fungal infections, worms and flukes, and less common diseases. Also includes basic tips on how to predict and avoid disease outbreaks in the aquarium.

Must-have handbook for aquarium hobbyists who want to move from accidental spawns to successful fish breeding. Discusses why to breed, how to breed, and what to do after breeding. Readers learn about fish biology, aquarium environment, specialized equipment, adult nutrition, and fry care. Includes 37 descriptions of popular fish species with detailed breeding and care instructions.

This instructional guide will help you successfully plan and maintain a planted aquarium. Begin by choosing the style of planted aquarium that suits you. Then follow the well-written chapters as they lead you through aquarium science, equipment descriptions, aquarium set-up, livestock choices, and plant selection. Includes over 45 pages of detailed plant descriptions.

Learn how to start your own mini-reef aquarium. Covers set-up, water quality, lighting, corals, fish, invertebrates, and more. With easy-to-read text, tip boxes, and informative photographs this is the perfect guide for the aspiring reefer.

Essential reference books for all reef aquarium enthusiasts. Hobbyists, professional aquarists, coral reef researchers, or anyone who study, create, and enjoy coral reef ecosystems in the confines of an aquarium will find this series invaluable. Easy-to-read references guide you through the world of reef keeping.The Reef Aquarium: Volume One Author: Julian Sprung, J. Charles Delbeek Format: Hardcover; 500 pages; color photos Publisher: Ricordea Publishing, 1994 ISBN: 1883693128Volume 1 helps you create your reef aquarium with minimum effort and expense while maintaining a healthy ecosystem to reduce risk of costly losses. Goes far beyond the basics and will take you as deep into the subject as you care to plunge. Tours the coral reefs, from barrier reefs and atolls to lagoons and fringing reefs. 300 + color photos/illustrations; over 500 pages.The Reef Aquarium: Volume Two Author: Julian Sprung, J. Charles Delbeek Format: Hardcover; 560 pages; color photos Publisher: Ricordea Publishing, Inc., 1997 ISBN: 1883693136Volume 2 helps you learn everything you've wanted to know about soft corals, sea anemones, zoanthids, and mushroom anemones - their identification, their maintenance in the aquarium, and how to propagate them. Get the lowdown on hair algae, Aiptasia anemones, red flatworms, effective disease treatment, and more. 600+ color photos; 560 pages.The Reef Aquarium: Volume Three Author: Julian Sprung, J. Charles Delbeek Format: Hardcover; 680 pages; color photos Publisher: Ricordea Publishing, Inc., 2005 ISBN: 1883693144Volume 3 describes the latest science and technology and explains the philosophy behind reef keeping. Covers new ideas in filtration, lighting, and system design, plumbing, pumping, and electrical design, foods and feeding, new aquascaping techniques and future trends in the hobby. 650+ color photos, illustrations, and tables; 680 pages.