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1 comments about 500 Ways to be a Better Saltwater Fishkeeper: Hints and Tips from a Team of Experts.

1. This book presents 500 tips on how to become a better salt water aquarium hobbist. It covers everything you can think of and plus some more. Being a begginer in the hobby, I found it very useful, as it give straight-forward tips on laymen's language. On regular books on salt water aquariums tips are usually mixed within the text, if they present any tip at all, plus language is sometimes hard to follow for people that has no background on the subject. I believe that even seasoned hobbists will find useful information by reading this book.
   
   The chapters are the following:
   * Better Setups
   * Better Aquarium Furnishings
   * Better Heating and Lightning
   * Better Water Management
   * Better Fish Buying
   * Better Invertebrates
   * Better Compatibility
   * Better Feeding
   * Better Ongoing Care
   * Better Breeding
   * Better Healthcare
   
   In my opinion the highlight is the section on invertebrates, which provided lots of information that I was unaware of. The chapter on breeding is very interesting as well, as this topic was presented in a very practical way.
   
   As for the presentation, this book is edited in hard cover, with superior papel and fully ilustrated with terrific pictures.
   
   In summary, a recommended book for aquarists from all levels.

1 comments about John Dawes Book of Water Gardens.

1. John Dawes' Book Of Water Gardens is a thorough and professional introduction and survey to all aspects of designing, creating, stocking, and maintaining a water garden. Included are prefabricated ponds, concrete and cement ponds, pebble fountains, and a variety of other water features to enhance the esthetics, appearances and functions of a water pond. The basics of pumps, filters and drains are covered, as is selecting, buying, quarantining and introducing fish. An ideal addition to any major garden or landscape design, the water garden is well within the province of anyone with a careful reading of John Dawes' Book Of Water Gardens.

2 comments about The Practical Aquarium Fish Handbook.

1. I found this book very helpful for choosing which fish to stock my tank with. Helpful lists of water requirements, and a rating on ease of keeping which I found helped me rule out fish that might have been too difficult for a beginner (not always clear with most other reference books I have read). The large pictures of each fish without the background clutter was also very useful as you knew exactly what you were getting and knew what to look for in a good, healthy fish.



2. Otherwise the book would be nice, but fishes in the pictures look shocked. They have no color, they have nipped fins and I also saw whitespot. Reader will get bad picture about some species. Can't recommend.

1 comments about Corydoras and Related Catfishes (Complete Introduction Series).

1. This book covers all of the armored catfish families with most info being on corydoras.It has the anatomy of corydoras and family descriptions.All pictures are in color.Great for a beginner wanting to know basic aquarium keeping and some species id of corydoras and breeding behavior.The book also has species aquarium keeping tips on ph and tips fpr breeding a certain species.

4 comments about The Tetra Encyclopedia of the Marine Aquarium.

1. I purchased this book 8 years ago when I first entered the hobby, unfortunately, I loaned it to a friend and never got it back. Now that I am getting back into it with my Daughter I had to buy it again. The Marine Aquarium is a complete, easy to follow guide for the beginner or the pro...



2. This is a great book to own. It has a detailed look at the challenges and rewards. The marine aquarium offers two main attractions to the hobbyist: glamour and a challenge. Quite simply, many marine creatures ... particularly those from the tropical oceans ... are breathtakingly beautiful. But such beauty is not easily won; often the most spectacular species need the greatest care. For everyone willing to accept the challenge of marines, this encyclopedia provides an essential first step towards securing the success.

   The book is divided into two parts. The first part explains how to set up an aquarium suitable for keeping marine creatures. Part Two is divided into three sections. The first, and longest, section features approximately 200 tropical marine fishes presented in A-Z order of scientific name in appropriate Family groupings. An introduction to each Family sets out the basic characteristics of the fishes that follow. The second sections looks at tropical invertebrates, with advice on general care, plus a representative selection of corals, crabs, nudibranchs, sea anemones, sea apples, sea urchins, shrimps and starfishes. The final section provides a glimpse into the world of temperate waters and examines the range of fishes and invertebrates that can grace a coldwater marine tank.




3. I found this book to be very good for beginning marine aquarists and helps to prevent common pitfalls in aquarium maintenance and culture. There is also a section for cold-water species which is nice, but too brief. The author mentions commonly kept invertebrates and fish species. The pictures are great and so is the info on the species mentioned. However, it is dated in terms of equipment and new techniques available to new aquarists-even for the time it was published. The species mentioned are limited and somewhat disappointing in variety,but the descriptions of those that are mentioned are pretty concise-as are the scientific names. There is also not enough mention on propagation of species and it's natural history. All-in-all, the book is good, but no much of use to advanced aquarists.



4. A great book with beautiful illustrations and accurate scientific names. The book contains sections on setting up a marine tank, list of fish, invertebrates and even a chapter on cold-water marine tanks. This book is, however, just a beginner's book in scope.

   There is a paucity of fish listed, invertebrates and algea. I would have liked it at least to mention the use of live sand and live rock. I also don't understand the way the fish are grouped-certainly not in any evolutionary relationship, but that is really a minor fault.

   As I mentioned, before, a great book for beginners and a good way to prevent some common pitfalls. However, I don't think this book would be substantial enough for advanced aquarists. I only gave it 4 stars because of this. HAPPY AQUARIUM KEEPING! :-)

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