Mini Encyclopedia of The Marine Aquarium

Mini Encyclopedia of The Marine Aquarium

Comprehensive coverage, from setting up an aquarium to choosing the best fishes.

Mini Encyclopedia of The Marine Aquarium focuses on developing a system using natural rock and sand as the foundation for a sustainable reef aquarium. Detailed step-by-step guidance throughout. Features more than 400 photos and illustrations. There are several reasons why interest in setting up a reef aquarium is booming. The sheer impact of recreating such a vibrant underwater scene has always been the main motivation, because a thriving reef aquarium represents the very pinnacle of the aquarist s art. However, in recent years the development of aquarium life-support systems has seen major moves forward on the technical front. Even novice fishkeepers can feel confident that the complete systems that they buy will form the foundation of viable and long-lasting aquarium displays. In step with these technical achievements, there have been fundamental advances in food and feeding, plus huge progress made in successful breeding and farming of both fish and invertebrates in captivity. The realisation that coral reefs are among the most endangered natural environments has also increased our awareness of subject matter, this new Mini Encyclopedia will find a ready market of enthusiastic readers who are really keen to find out more about this rewarding hobby. The contents are arranged in the following themed sections: Introduction, The Coral Reef, The Aquarium System, Invertebrates for the Reef Aquarium, Fishes for the Reef Aquarium, Setting Up a Reef Aquarium, Living with the Reef, Conservation.

Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Interpet Publishing
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 15.8 x 1.5 x 18.5 cm

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