Saltwater Aquarium Handbook, The (Barron's Pet Handbooks) | 
 enlarge | Author: George Blasiola
Brand: Barrons Books
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Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Pages: 92
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 6.4 x 0.5
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MPN: BAR1241
ISBN: 0764112414
Dewey Decimal Number: 639.342
UPC: 027011012419
EAN: 9780764112416
ASIN: 0764112414
Publication Date: January 1, 2000
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Product Description
Keeping marine fish thriving in a saltwater environment is a fascinating but complex process requiring attention to many details. Here is in-depth information on maintaining correct water chemistry and temperature, and on keeping saltwater fish, shellfish, coral, and plants in a well balanced aquarium. Titles in Barron's popular Pet Handbooks series instruct pet owners on health care, proper feeding and housing, and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have high quality, full-color photos, instructive line drawings, and run to an average of approximately 140 pages or more. Paperback / 192 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 2000
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 Dont buy it , waste of money December 22, 2003
the reader (MO, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this book was worthless, I am going to try to return it. I was not at all happy, very outdated information and some info I found to be quite incorrect. :(
DO NOT BUY!!! August 20, 2003
This book is outdated. About all it has of any value is pretty pictures. There are much better books for the beginner out there. I found this out the hard way.
Just a one more book about soltwater aquarium July 12, 2001
Mike (Toronto, Canada)
If you are looking for a complete guide, don't pike up this one. I found it good for first time reader, who doesn't know a thing about reef tank, but it doesn't realy help to set up you own.
 A good general overview of aquarium keeping June 21, 2001
there are better books out there, but if you want a nice book to read on saltwater aquariums in general, then this book is quite okay.
 Good overview of disease and species; bad for setup September 12, 2000
Michelle Burke (San Francisco, CA)
I spent months researching marine and reef aquaria for my own involvement as a hobbyist, and this was my first book. While it covers the characteristics of different vertibrates and invertibrates, as well as diseases and basic feeding information, it perpetuates many of the myths which cause so many tank "crashes", specimen deaths and discouraged hobbyists. This book does not address the most successful and widely-used water treatment and filtration methods used today: Protein skimming, live rock and live sand, and sump systems. The science of marine tank and reefkeeping has changed radically in the past few years, lowering the mortality rate of tank inhabitants and increasing the ease of tank maintenance. This book seems to focus on the out-dated methods, and in several instances, leads the reader to believe that certain animals best left to advanced keepers are suitable for immature systems. I would recommend this book only if you are "iffy" about starting a tank. It is a decent overview; but if you do take the "plunge", do thorough research first. Pariticipate in online forums, and buy "The Conscientous Marine Aquarist" before even purchasing your tank. You will have a solid foundation to build upon, you'll save money by purchasing the right equipment first, and you'll learn how to correctly cycle your first marine tank. From there, you'll want to pick up more specific and technical books to lead your way.
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