The Coral Reef Aquarium: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish - Hardcover

by Ron L. Shimek (Author)

The number of corals imported into the U.S. rose 249 percent between 1995 and 1996, an indication the coral reef hobby is booming. Concerned hobbyists have begun growing corals domestically so that people can enjoy reef tanks without destroying natural reefs. This book combines information on setting up and maintaining a reef, as well as ecological concerns.

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At last, a book to kick-off your hobby as a marine reef aquarist. From selecting the right equipment for your mini-reef to keeping your corals healthy, The Coral Reef Aquarium: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish provides the answers. You'll learn how to recreate a marine reef environment with a minimum of fuss, what equipment is essential (and what is not), how to make your own seawater and how to maintain the right water chemistry simply and accurately. You'll also learn about the many types of corals, their needs and how to design your tank so that all of its inhabitants live in harmony. Written for the new hobbyist by an expert reef-keeper, The Coral Reef Aquarium: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish provides a wealth of information in an easy-to-read format. Full of helpful illustrations and stunning color photos, this book is a visual delight.

Author Biography

Ron Shimek, Ph.D., teaches biology at Montana State University. He started keeping fish in 1960 and currently maintains three marine reef systems in his home. Dr. Shimek is a columnist for Aquarium.Net and Aquarium Frontiers.