The Conscientious Marine Aquarist - Revised Edition

Completely Updated from Cover to Cover. This is Required Reading

There are only a handful of books we recommend. This book is one of them. The "gurus" of the reef hobby/business are (in no particular order): Robert Fenner, Julian Sprung, J.Charles Delbeek, Anthony Calfo, Eric Borneman, Alf Jacob Nilsen, Svein A. Fossa and Michael Paletta. Of course there are many other respected writers but these guys are truly the creme de la creme.

The new completely revised deition with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is the essential book for all new, intermediate, and serious marine aquarium keepers—in a must-have new edition. This indispensable guide spotlights scientific research performed by leading authorities that deals with various aspects of biology, ecology, systematics, and conservation. This wealth of information couples with captive-care techniques of nationally recognized aquarists and fascinating, never-before-seen photos.

For hands-on marine aquarists of any experience level who seek a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that helps ensure success in the hobby, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is the best book available.

About the Author
ROBERT M. FENNER is a lifelong aquarist with an active and continuing involvement in the academic, journalistic, trade, and hobbyist sides of aquarium keeping. He is a former marine science and aquariology instructor at the University of California and in the California State University system. Bob lives in San Diego, California.


Some of the critical issues covered in detail:

• Existing as well as emerging technology for building reef aquariums
• Very heful guide to help the aquarist in selection of equipment, its proper use, and installation
• Basic, Fish-Only and Complete Reef Setup Help.
• Aquascaping techniques
• Maintenance, safety and functionality
• Invaluable information regarding plumbing, electrical, flow requirements, illumination
• Helpful giude to hearty fish and invertebrates as well as those to avoid
• Great insights into the impact of the marine aquarium hobby, the challenges for its future

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist - Revised Edition is one of just a few books considered to be and essential manual for all reef aquarium hobbyists, professional aquarists, and coral reef researchers who study, create, and enjoy coral reef ecosystems in the confines of an aquarium.