| | |  | Reptiles & Amphibians | Home » » The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists | | | | | | | Description: | | Drawing upon a lifetime of aquatic experience, marine biologist Bob Fenner demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful, thriving slice of the tropical ocean. A leading advocate for the responsible collection and care of wild-caught specimens, Fenner starts with the basics and proceeds to give the reader the scientific background and expert-level secrets to being a smarter consumer, better reef steward, and more successful marine aquarium keeper. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Robert M. Fenner | | Paperback:
| 432 pages | | Publisher:
| TFH Publications | | Publication Date:
| 1997-05 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1890087025 | | Product Weight:
| 4.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 87 reviews |
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 RecomendedAug 14, 2010
Very good book. Being a novice in the aquarium hobby, I find the information very easy to understand. Saved me a lof of work in searching through tons of web pages and not always finding reliable information
Best marine aquarium book!Jul 12, 2010
I saw this book as one of the most highly listed books on Amazon, and was a little hesitant at first. I mean a list price of 70 dollars? Thats a bunch for a non-textbook kind of book. So I saw it in the local book store and I saw why it is so much- its HUGE and hardcover, and wow are there a ton of pics! So, I came home and ordered it, and have been reading this book straight through for about a week now and just finished it.
Did I mention that this book is HUGE?? Its the most in-depth marine book I've read so far- and very very well written. Don't let the title fool you- this isn't some hippy-dippy lets save the environment book- although the author does mention ways you can be a smart consumer like stay away from cyanide poisoned fishes. Its mostly, heres the deal with marine tanks and how to keep them alive and well. I would recommend this book for saltwater newbies and old salts alike- I am definitely proud to have this book on my shelf and I'm sure will come back to reference it for years to come.
Now, you probably don't have to read this book cover-to-cover as I did, as it has separate chapters for setting up tanks, care, and chapters on specific fish and inverts. I read it through because, well, I'm a nerd, and I love learning about new things.
All and all, if there was one book for a saltwater fishkeeper to invest their money into, this book would be it. Also, it is a great companion with the New Marine Aquarium book.
Please check out my other book reviews and tips for the beginning marine aquarium at: [...]
No Contest...May 22, 2010
If your thinking about buying or already have a saltwater aquarium and don't have this book, you don't have the most comprehensive book available on the subject. Buy it already...
Marine aquaria for both scientifically oriented and laymen alikeApr 25, 2010
I had my first salt water tank in 1964 when coral was skeletal only but the fish were still beautiful, a french angel and a clown. I wish Bob Fenner's book had been available then although all the relatively recent technological advances would wait for invention. The book really squeezes the information needed for anyone to start a fish only or a reef tank without becoming text-like. Fenner manages to get everything in with a clear and often amusing style. This book is really a must for anyone trying to wade through what might seem like the massive detail of fish/reef keeping. Well done.
A real cornerstone of the hobby. Buy this book!Jan 31, 2010
Much praise has been heaped on this book and deservedly so, it is OUTSTANDING. I will simply say that it is extremely informative, beautifully illustrated and the ethical view point of the author is spot on. Buy this book even if you're only toying with the idea of getting a salt water aquarium!
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