Marine Aquarium Handbook: Beginner to Breeder

About this book

This indispensable resource – the bestselling saltwater aquarium book of all time – is now available in a completely updated and redesigned third edition that includes world-class color photography to help guide the reader through setup of their first marine aquarium and then progresses to reefkeeping and breeding of marine fishes.

Written by an acclaimed marine biologist and pioneering fish and invertebrate breeder, Marine Aquarium Handbook: Beginner to Breeder provides sound advice in a clear, readable, and engaging voice. New content exclusive to this edition includes recent advances in biofiltration and energy-efficient lighting, brand new chapters on marine foods and refugia, greatly expanded coverage of fish species and hardy invertebrate species, and information about those species best suited for breeding. Each featured fish has a species profile, behavior notes, native range, maximum size, and essential feeding and husbandry advice.

The Marine Aquarium Handbook: Beginner to Breeder covers everything a marine hobbyist needs to know to get started and be successful, including aquarium choices, water chemistry, filtration, biological filtration and live rock, setup and maintenance, fish selection, and identification and treatment of common disease.

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