MARINE SALT
The
Marine Aquarium Handbook by Martin A
Moe
"This is an excellent
book and should bring
the state-of-the-art up to date with
current and practical information that
the beginning, as well
as advanced,
marine aquarist can use" - Don Dewey Editor and Publisher
Freshwater and
Marine Aquarium
Magazine.
The
Marine Aquarium Reference Book
by Martin A
Moe
"If you are interested in
marine aquariums,
you're crazy if you don't buy this book" -
Scott Dyer, Past President Marine
Aquarium
Society of Toronto
Breeding
the Orchid Dotty Back
- An Aquarist's Journal
by Martin A
Moe
"Even aquarists with no opportunity
to breed fish will find the trials
and tribulations of the
project fascinating
and expand their knowledge of
marine fish
and the captive marine
environment"
"Several books have appeared in recent years on Hawaiian marine life, but none have been written by a scientist. Now at last we have a book on the inshore fishes of Hawai'i written by an ichthyologist who has long studied Hawaiian fish." - Dr Bruce A Carlson, Director, Waikiki Aquarium.
"This classic 644 page book, available from TMC for the first time, is an invaluable reference book which contains one of the finest collections of pictures of corals to be found anywhere, providing a means of identifying almost 1000 species of coral, and giving up to date information on distribution and abundance."
The
Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Volume 1
by Svein A Fossa and Alf Jacob
Nilsen
This book, which contains
some of the most inspiring phtographs ever published, provides
a fascinating look at the natural history and evolution of
coral reefs that forms the foundation for understanding reef
ecology and it's practical application in closed system
aquaria
Having fuelled the mind of the more inquiring aquarist, further reading sections accompany every topic giving reference to useful papers, books and magazine articles.
The authors, having combined
practice with theory, have sensibly included a chapter
discussing marine aquaristics and conservation, boldly
tackling sensitive ethical issues.
The second volume of this popular series deals exclusively with the phylum Cnidaria, the group of animals that, among others, contains corals, anemones and jellyfishes.
You will find, not only an extensive list of references, but also a wealth of information never before grouped together in a popular book dealing with the cnidarians. The text is focused, both on the biology of the group, as well as on how to keep cnidarians successfully in aquaria.
Diseases in Marine Aquarium Fish
by Gerald
Bassleer
Anyone who has been in the aquatic trade for a
number of years will be aware that there has been a lack of
published information with regards to ornamental marine fish
diseases. This book, written by Gerald Bassleer who is an
experienced wholesaler of livestock, comprehensively covers
this specific topic.
The books includes chapters on causes and prevention, recognising symptoms, medicines and combination treatments. A useful reference tool for retailers and hobbyists.
The
Conscientious Marine Aquarist
by Robert M.
Fenner
Extracts of review reproduced with the kind permission
of Practical Fishkeeping
"The Conscientious Marine Aquarist claims to be the ‘common-sense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists’ and a quick flick through its 430+ pages shows that it appears to be well on track.
The author, Robert Fenner, is a marine ecologist and as such, his approach to marine fishkeeping is both refreshing and extremely environmentally conscious.
The book sets out to help try and shape the future of marine fishkeeping by highlighting issues that every marine fishkeeper ought to bear in mind. Contentious issues such as cyanide and dynamite fishing, live rock collection and reef damage are all tackled in the book and answered in a realistic and positive way.
The opening few pages of the book lay out a clear and thoroughly admirable argument for keeping marine aquaria.The statements made by Fenner make good reading and I challenge even the most devout ‘anti’ to find a negative side to the suggestions that he proposes. Summing up, Robert is keen to point out that the good marine fishkeepers around the globe can make a difference if they make informed choices and purchases when setting up and maintaining their marine aquariums.
The sections on water quality management and filtration cover all of the old favourite methods plus many of the new and current reef keeping techniques. Diet, disease and aquascaping make up the rest of the section on setting up your tank while the other two thirds of the book cover a vast number of fish and invertebrate species laid out in an easy-to-follow and informative way.
Each species section starts with a comprehensive introduction to the family group of fish before looking at range, size, natural habitat, informed selection, behaviour, feeding, breeding and disease, in fact just about everything you would need to know to choose and keep the best fish for your tank, a message that the author reaffirms throughout the book.
Despite its huge amount of information, the book is far
from dull. The words are well chosen and the photography
superb. Many of the photographs of the fish and inverts are
taken in their natural habitat, a useful tool to help create
near natural conditions in your home
aquarium."
Natural
Reef Aquariums by John H.
Tullock
Extracts of review reproduced with the kind
permission of Practical Fishkeeping
"There are
probably more books written about marine fishkeeping than any
other aspect of the hobby and as with all subjects where there
is a large choice, there are the good and the
bad.
Another inherent problem where a subject has been well covered is that information is often simply recycled, the same knowledge being churned out in different formats time and time again.
But it came as no surprise that Natural Reef Aquariums from Microcosm had an entirely fresh approach to the subject of marine fishkeeping. This publishing house appears to have an infallible record of producing superb aquatic oriented books.
Aside from a fresh style of writing and copy packed with information, the book also features a bevy of new photographs and illustrations giving a refreshing slant on the hobby. The beginning of the book recounts the story of what inspired the author to take on a life-long study of the creatures that live below the waves. His graphic description of the night when he was emotionally touched by a Sea Hare makes fabulous reading and captures what drives many a serious reef keeper to perfecting his or her aquarium.
Despite its lyrical start, the book is stuffed with cutting-edge information taken from the Author’s own extensive experience of marine creatures both in the aquarium and in the open sea. The book delves into such technicalities as live rock systems and trace elements but in addition it does not forget that some of its readers may be considering keeping marines for the very first time.
All levels of fishkeeper are catered for with a whole gamut of different tank set ups, the first of which is a small tank for easy fish and corals - proving that marine fishkeeping needn’t be expensive or technical. The tank seems to be set up on a reasonable budget but looks great.
To close this basic set-up section, an upgrade list has been tacked on, making the initial set up more suitable for keeping a wider range of inverts.
Other tanks cover set ups form a large 230 gal. fish only Red Sea set up to a Clam tank. Other styles of set up are discussed, from ocean fore-reef to lagoon, describing the type of natural habitat yo are trying to recreate and how best to do it.
All of the equipment featured is current and up-to-date and clear diagrams on how things work abound. It’s so much easier to see subjects that can be a little difficult to understand in a graphic form.
The book is a fabulous read, covering all new methods of marine fishkeeping without dazzling with science. The pictures and illustrations are superb and for pure inspiration it is hard to beat."
Colorguide of Tropical Fish Diseases
by Gerald
Bassleer
Published in the same format as "Diseases in Marine
Aquarium Fish", Gerald Bassleer's freshwater companion
comprehensively addresses a wide variety of disease topics
including viral and bacterial infections, fungal diseases and
parasites.
Bassleer discusses in depth such issues as microscopic observation, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Both colour photographs and line drawings are used throughout to help simplify the task of disease identification for the reader.
Examples of 50 of the best known tropical freshwater fish are used, with details on methods of examination and basic dissection. Opening the first chapter with issues such as nutrition and water quality, the author clearly outlines many of the contributing factors associated with fish diseases.
Within a chapter dedicated to medicines used for treatment, the reader has access to an astonishing 40 preparations, with advice on administration and effective dose rates for a wide range of eventualities. Preparations used for preventative measures are also included to assist in disease management.
It is inevitable that, at some time, every aquarist will encounter the unpleasant experience of having sick fish in his aquarium and therefore all aquarists should seriously consider adding this to their bookshelves as an essential point of reference.