Customer Reviews

The Complete Guide to Dwarf Seahorses in the Aquarium

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I bought this book for my girlfriend who has wanted to keep seahorses for the last couple years. I constantly told her I would not help her setup a tank without her even attempting to understand the creatures that she wanted to captively rear.

I was disappointed with few books available on the subject until I met Alisa at MACNA (Marine Aquarium Conference of North America.) Although A quick read, there is so much information avilable to the reader as either a recreational reader or for more in-depth knowledge.

After both myself and my girlfriend read this book, I feel much more confident that when I setup a seahorse tank, I will have a very successful venture.

Thanks!

I'm so glad this book is available and it will be a regularly referenced book in my library. I missed having an illustration that showed the anatomy of seahorses, however, when I was looking at one of my new dwarf seahorses anal fin yesterday, thinking it was a parasite (doh). I had to get on the internet to see an anatomy illustration. There are lots of photos of healthy seahorses, but none of what diseases look like, etc. (Although there is one of hydroids). There are no photos of tank set-ups either. I guess mainly it's the illustrations that are lacking in my opinion. But, lots of kudos & thanks to Alisa Abbott for her research and for sharing it with us, saving us from the things she learned the hard way.

I bought this book as a resource to address whether I wanted to keep a seahorse aquarium. The book is neatly organized and the pictures are glossy and bright. They are really the highlight of the book. The material is presented with simple language that appeals to those just starting this hobby. There is very little technical information: Aquarium design, filtration, or ecological considerations, so that is why I gave it an average rating. This book provides a nice overview of seahorses but you will need to consult more comprehensive sources if this is to become a serious hobby. Respectfully submitted, K.

This touches all the bases. Very informational, but easy to read. If you want to own dwarf seahorses, get and read this book BEFORE you buy them! I wish I had!

This book is a nice, thorough, easy to understand, reference for the beginner. Short, well-organized with pictures. Not very detailed for the experienced marine aquariest.

I purchased some seahorses, foolishly, when I had no information. The pet shop helped some but no one knew much. I purchased 3 books on the internet on seahorses and this was the only one that was ENJOYABLE reading! Very informative, factual, lots of good information and insight. Give her 10 stars! My tank became infested with aptasia (bad stuff), something her book told me all about and how to treat. Thanks!

I think I have read and then re-read this book many times. I felt that she covers everything about dwarf seahorses, but I wish that this book was part one and a part two was coming out.

the pics and info are amazing in this book. it covers everything u can possibly imagine and is very easy to follow.i personally contacted the author and she is really cool and even helped me find the best places to get seahorses.i think i will send her some frags from my 150 gal reef to thank her :D

This book was amazing! I have purchased many books on seahorses and yours was the most knowledgeable and understanding with great tips. Thank you so much!