The delicate balance of water chemistry and fish care is demystified in this practical and entertaining, comprehensive, step-by-step guide. Presented in the lively, highly readable style of The Complete Idiot's Guide series, it reveals the mysteries of buying aquarium equipment, setting up the tank, choosing the fish, ongoing care, nutrition, sickness and health, breeding and even fish behavior.
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Mike Wickham is a professional fish geek and amateur computer nerd. He has authored several books on aquariums, and more are in the works. Mike is a also a columnist for _Aquarium Fish International_ magazine, and contributes articles and photos to various aquarium hobby and pet trade magazines. He has been an aquarium hobbyist since 1964, and spent 25 years as an aquarium retailer. Mike was also a long-time sysop on CompuServe's former Fishnet Forum. He is active in the Northwest Arkansas Aquarium Society and currently serves as its webmaster.
Visit Mike's Web page at http://mikewickham.com
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
making something difficult very very simple,
By Scott Hyatt (London, Canada.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums (The Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)
I had never owned an aquarium before. Everyone said DO NOT start with salt water..it is too difficult. This made me want to do it even more. I bought this book, read it and followed it exactly. The results are tremendous. I have a semi-reef salt water aquarium in my home with exotic fish, invertabrites, and corals. This book made complete sense, and made the task very simple. It took out all the misunderstanding of marine aquariums and thier care. Each page has small side notes entitled "something fishy" in which it warns you of problems that you can avoid. At the end of each chapter is a section entitled "the least you need to know" in which the previous chapter is condensed down to the bare minimum of it's contents. There is also humor mixed in with it and this helps keep your attention and enjoyment up. I strongly recommend this book to anyone that has or wants a salt water aquarium. If you follow the steps and recommendations in this book, you will not go wrong.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Im NO idiot after reading this !,
By Robert X. Steinke (Ft. Walton Beach..Fl.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums (The Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)
I am a seasoned freshwater aquarium owner, but recently decided to "step up" to a saltwater setup, which i knew very little about. The second i checked this book out from the local library, i was convinced it was something i needed to buy. Mr. Wickham is obviously very well informed from his 30 years as both an aquarist and a dealer, and he cut no corners sharing his wisdom with us in this one inch thick book. He even lightens it up with some wit and light humor. He allows us to learn from all of the mistakes he as seen, and is quick to offer handy advice. It is very easy reading and and an excellent reference. Probably the best 15 bucks i have spent in a while.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must buy book for beginner,
By A Customer
This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums (The Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)
This is the best book I have ever bought for saltwater fish tank. The price is reasonable, and you will get every detail of information that is necessary to start a new tank. If you want a book with many colorful fish photographs, this book is not for you. But if you want to start a tank and need knowledge, this book will answer to all of your questions.
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