Tetra Encyclopedia of the Marine Aquarium

by Dick Mills and Colin Grist

Book Overview

A detailed look at a wide range of marine creatures. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3923880944
• ISBN13: 9783923880942
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Tetra Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great beginner's book

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! :-)

The Marine Aquarium

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.

The Marine Aquarium

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...