Format: Hardcover ; 9-1/2" x 8-3/4" ; 624 pages ; color photos
Publisher: TFH Publications, 2001
ISBN: 1890087211
Michael is an underwater photographer widely regarded as one of the world's foremost authorities on the behavior and husbandry of reef fishes in aquarium systems. This guide to reef fish identification, behavior, and captive care covers the subjects of reef environments, anatomy, taxonomy and evolution. With more than 800 full-color photographs.
This excellent reference begins by identifying the basics of selection and design and the common elements of reef habitats. Next, it examines plumbing, electrical, physical and chemical needs, as well as calcium, alkalinity and pH.
The Nano-Reef Handbook introduces readers to the joys and complexities of owning a small reef aquarium. By the end of the book, readers learn why or why not a nano-reef system is right for them.
Follow the five easy steps taken by novice aquarists in our catalog department over a time period of just 12 weeks and you can enjoy the colorful beauty of a reef aquarium in your home for years to come.
Don't take the quality of your tap water for granted. If you draw your water from a well, nature may not be providing you the perfect balance. If you are using tap water from your municipal department, it likely includes minerals and additives.
