Marine Aquarium Handbook: Beginner to Breeder »

This is the book that has launched hundreds of thousands of aquarists into the marine aquarium hobby, surehandedly guiding them as they set up their first marine aquariums and moved into reefkeeping and breeding.

Written by Martin A. Moe, Jr., marine biologist and pioneering fish and invertebrate breeder, The Marine Aquarium Handbook has been highly acclaimed for providing sound advice in a clear, readable, and engaging voice. "Among the most trustworthy aquarium books ever written," says one reviewer.

Now extensively updated and expanded, with new world-class color images by Matthew L. Wittenrich and others, The Marine Aquarium Handbook covers the latest methods for setting up, stocking, and maintaining a thriving saltwater tank.

Foreword 9

Preface 13

Introduction 17

1 The Aquarium 26

Size, Shape, Style, and Construction

2 The Water 42

Composition, Collection, Mixing, and Preparation

3 Filtration 60

Mechanical, Chemical, Biological, and Sterilization

4 The Biological Filter 90

Live Rock, Live Sand, and External Options

5 Physics & Chemistry 128

The Essential Information for Marine Aquarists

6 Setup & Maintenance 148

The First Day, The First Year

7 Fish Selection 162

What to Look for: Condition and Compatibility

8 Introduction & Quarantine 188

Purposes and Methods

9 Diseases & Distress 198

Identification and Treatment

10 Foods & Feeding 254

What, When, and How

11 Breeding Marine Fish 292

The Basic Process and Easiest Species

Index 336

Selected References 344

Photo Credits 350

About The Author 351