Mini Encyclopedia of The Marine Aquarium

• comprehensive and helpful information.
• handy to have for referencing and furthering your knowledge of your pet.
• Add to your librarby to increase your families knowledge of your pets.

Product Description ------------------- Getting a new pet is exciting, but also a little daunting. What every new pet owner needs is a source of instant knowledge, immediate answers to a range of vital questions. This new Series of guides provides answers to all those common questions in a brilliantly accessible form. Books are a valuable source of information and useful for a myriad of situations And your pet is no exception. The more you know the more prepared you will be for all sorts of situations. So don't Hesitate to stock your library with books that will help you to do your best for your pet and provide them with everything they need for a full and happy life. Review ------ Keeping marine fish is considered perhaps the most complex and difficult type of fish keeping, and many books would not come close to giving a complete guide to all areas of the hobby. Reputed author and renowned aquarist Dick Mills gives an amazing exploration of marine fish keeping, covering many aspects of the intricate subject. The book is split into two sections, the first clearly describing the mechanics, maintenance and preparation of a marine aquarium. This section has a very informative style, but is easy to read with many useful diagrams and pictures. The second section, labelled 'Fish Profiles', is a beautiful description of some common marine fish. Each profile contains essential data on the species, including their origin, compatibility, number per tank, availability and any information on breeding them. Mills' book is packed with great colour pictures, with useful information displayed on every page. If you are considering keeping marine fish, then 'The Marine Aquarium' is definitely worth a read. --Pet Focus P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Inside Flap -------------------- This mini encyclopedia is packed with sensible advice and practical guidance. The first part explores the techniques and systems used to sustain tropical marine fishes and shows how to apply these in setting up a tropical marine aquarium. This is followed by expert advice on feeding, maintenance, care and breeding. Part two presents a wide-ranging selection of tropical marine fish from around the world, with details of their compatibility, feeding habits and breeding potential. About the Author ---------------- Dick Mills, author of many aquarium books, is a former editor of The Aquarist and Pondkeeper magazine and also a Vice-President of the Federation of British Aquatic Societies. He has kept aquarium and pond fish continuously for the last 40 years, but also finds time to travel, when - as if by accident - he always manages to come across a public aquarium or two. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------- If your fishkeeping experience has been confined to tropical freshwater fish, the biggest difference you will find when you start keeping marine species (apart from the salt) is the fact that the number of fishes you can keep in a tank of any given size is far fewer than you have been used to. A second difference, especially in a basic marine setup, is the absence of aquarium s. Although synthetic corals may be a reasonable substitute as a means of providing sanctuary for the fishes, they are nothing more than static objects. However, once you have gained experienced, you can progress from a simple marine setup to a reef aquarium. This will enable you to enjoy the vibrant background provided by macro-algae, living corals and other invertebrate life. See more ( javascript:void(0) )