The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums: Create a Happy, Healthy Home for Your Marine Life

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums: Create a Happy, Healthy Home for Your Marine Life

by Mark Martin, Ret Talbot
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums: Create a Happy, Healthy Home for Your Marine Life

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums: Create a Happy, Healthy Home for Your Marine Life

by Mark Martin, Ret Talbot

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Overview

An undersea kingdom in the comfort of one's own home!

Presented in straightforward, readable text focused on the best species to consider, compatibility guidelines, general care recommendations, and what to do if things go wrong, this indispensable volume answers questions for both the novice and the experienced saltwater aquarium enthusiast.

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Saltwater Aquariums offers BONUS ONLINE CONTENT with nearly 1000 descriptions and pictures of marine fishes, corals, plants, and invertebrates among sixty family groupings.

  • Features tips on how to acclimatize to avoid harming the animals and advice on treating disease and problem-solving.
  • Includes information about filters, sumps, fugiums, calcium reactors, sterilizers, ozoniers, plumbing, lighting, and water.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781592578269
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 09/01/2009
Series: Complete Idiot's Guide Series
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range: 17 Years

About the Author

Mark Martin is an expert in the marine ornamental industry and the co-owner of Blue Zoo Aquatics in Los Angeles. Additionally, Martin received a degree in business administration from the University of Southern California—Marshall School of Business. He is the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Saltwater Aquariums

Ret Talbot is a freelance writer and photojournalist who covers marine ecosystems, fisheries (from local to commercial), and other environmental issues. A former senior editor at CORAL magazine, he has written for numerous publications, including National Geographic and Discover. Talbot is the coauthor of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Saltwater Aquariums and Banggai Cardinalfish.
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