Rating: - Very useful reading for new marine hobbyist
I have just started a marine tank and found this book very useful in my new venture. It details info such as essential water parameters, feeding, basic set up - all good advice on how to get to grips with this fascinating hobby. There is a section on aquascaping, which is interesting, but it would have been useful to have diagrams too. The REALLY useful section is the comprehensive list, with pictures, of a range of marine wildlife, which also details how easy they are to keep, feed, any special habitual requirements etc. All in all, a useful book to have at your disposal. I have read it thoroughly once and have dipped into it numerous time since I bought it a few weeks ago. Useful advice well written - worth the money.
Rating: - An ideal introduction to reefkeeping
This book is an ideal introduction to reefkeeping, covering the basic techniques and accepted best practice with a chapter each on lighting requirements, maintaining water quality, aquascaping, algae, feeding, and conservation. There is a stocking guide covering around 400 of the more commonly available species of fish, corals and invertebrates. Each brief species description is accompanied by an excellent photo and clearly set out advice on their care requirements and the degree of challenge.
For me though, what made this book stand out from many others covering similar territory were the two chapters on modelling and stocking aquariums to try to emulate real biotopes and ecological niches. They provide inspirational, yet practical, ... Read More: