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The Marine Reef Aquarium Hardcover – August 1, 2008

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The ultimate guide for saltwater aquarium care!

Setting up and maintaining a saltwater fish tank can seem like a daunting task, but look no further! The Marine Reef Aquarium contains the most up-to-date information and advice available anywhere for keeping a happy, healthy coral reef aquarium.

In recent years, specialists have made major advances in understanding nature's marine aquarium systems―which is why this easy-to-understand, comprehensive pet guide is a must. With author Philip Hunt's expert advice and instruction, even beginning hobbyists can maintain viable, beautiful, and long-lasting coral reef aquarium displays. In addition to its wealth of practical information, this pet book features approximately 400 vivid color photos that display the coral reef environment and its inhabitants: fish, coral, and plant life alike. Whether you're a beginner looking to set-up a new fish tank or are experienced with saltwater care, this book belongs on your shelf!

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Phil Hunt has been keeping reef aquariums since the early 1990s, and is a regular contributor to Practical Fishkeeping and other aquarium hobbyists' magazines. He lives in Sussex, England, with his wife, two children, and an abundance of marine life.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks; Illustrated edition (August 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764160230
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764160233
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.77 x 10.25 inches
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April A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginners Book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2010
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I would definitely recommend this book for anyone thinking about setting up their first marine tank. Well written and laid out, this book goes over the basics to starting a reef tank and even includes some info about more advanced things. My personal fave is the fact they included a chapter on pests and how to get rid of them... including mantis shrimp, which I have yet to see in a book like this.

Its hardcover and full of pages of colorful pictures and diagrams, and is a pleasure to read from cover to cover.

Please check out my other reviews for beginning marine aquariums at: [...]
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Joseph Mattox
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Place to Start
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2010
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This book has a lot of good information if you are doing a first time setup, or are new to reef aquariums. The information is very current, and the book has lots of great pictures and diagrams. If you are thinking about getting into the hobby, or are a beginner and need some direction this is a must read! Most experienced reefers will not get a lot out of this book other than some nice pictures and some info here and there, but it would make a great coffee table book so your friends and family who visit can quickly understand your reef.
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J. Rader
5.0 out of 5 stars Wealth of information
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2011
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I highly recommend this for anyone thinking of getting into the saltwater reef tank hobby. The information is very well laid out, easy to read, and from cross checking is also accurate. An updated version discussing the ins and outs of LED lights would be nice but since LED's are just getting to market in mass amounts, and at a price that actually makes them affordable, it's understandable that there could be a year or two delay as LED requirements are discovered. This will make a great ongoing reference book as well as an attractive coffee table book!
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Lise Nyrop
4.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2013
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If you already have the mini encyclopedia by the same author, don't bother with this one -- they are virtually identical. But I bought this one because this is the book that my local store has. It is very current, has great basics.
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Thomas W Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars good primer
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
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If you're feeling overwhelmed by an endless stretch of aquarium how to videos in your YouTube feed (Like I was) this book is a good primer to start organizing your thoughts.
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Roger
5.0 out of 5 stars you will like this book
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2014
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Great illustrations, color pictures of how to set up the tank through out the book.
Step by step instructions on how to set up a reef tank, great information and easy to follow.
My tank is up and running and it looks great.
If you need a book that gives you all the info you need to set up a reef tank this is the one.
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Caveat Emptor
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners and as reference
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020
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Very good. Relatively up-to-date and detailed. Good for serious beginners but good reference for some years to come.
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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars I read it cover to cover
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2011
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My skill level is "A guy who used to have a fish/live rock tank 15 years ago" and I wanted to get up to date on current ideas/technology. I read this in about a week and I learned a great deal. I bought a new 90g tank with a refugium (which I've never had) and I think this book did a great job of preparing me for taking care of it. I recommend keeping a highlighter/notes handy as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2021
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Kaitlyn Vetters
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2019
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Love this book. Great high quality pictures, great information. Doesn't read like a textbook, which is a great thing. Genuinely fun to read and learn.
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Wanda Nyman
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2014
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We enjoy the book, unfortunately the cover was all scratched!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2014
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Good read and priced right!
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