The Marine Reef Aquarium [Hardcover]

Phil Hunt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2008

Marine aquarium hobbyists who turn to this book will find the most up-to-date information and advice available anywhere on the increasingly popular activity of setting up and maintaining a thriving coral reef aquarium. In recent years, specialists have made major advances in understanding nature's marine aquarium systems. With author Philip Hunt's expert advice and instruction, even beginning hobbyists can maintain viable, beautiful, and long-lasting coral reef aquarium displays. In addition to its wealth of practical information, The Marine Reef Aquarium features approximately 400 vivid color photos that display the coral reef environment and its many interesting denizens in all their glory. For such a highly visual subject as the marine reef, expertly produced color photos are a must--and The Marine Reef Aquarium provides them in abundance. Equally important, the general realization that coral reefs are an increasingly endangered species has brought this subject to a place of international prominence. Here is a book that belongs on every marine aquarium enthusiast's reference shelf.

Editorial Reviews

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This book focuses on developing a system using natural rock and sand as the foundation for a sustainable reef aquarium.

Detailed step-by-step guidance throughout. Features more than 400 photos and illustrations.

About the Author

Phil Hunt has been keeping reef aquariums since the early 1990s, and is a regular contributor to Practical Fishkeeping and other aquarium hobbyists' magazines. He lives in Sussex, England, with his wife, two children, and an abundance of marine life.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 1St Edition edition (August 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764160230
• ISBN-13: 978-0764160233
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #317,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for beginners, February 1, 2009

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D. Duncan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Marine Reef Aquarium (Hardcover)

I have looked through several books at the bookstore before buying this one. It is easy to read and as the author states a practical guide for keeping a reef aquarium. I would say this is more for beginners not those of you with experience. For my interests, he has discussed every issue about starting and keeping an aquarium. Even went over almost all the fish I was interested in. Beautiful pictures too.
Anyway, well worth it for me.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Current -- but a bit shallow, October 27, 2008

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R. Gene Mcloud - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Marine Reef Aquarium (Hardcover)

Worth the purchase price -- but by no means the only book on the subject you need in your library. If you're new to the hobby -- this book is current and provides an excellent reference. If you have some experience, this book won't add much to your knowledge base.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ten times better than I expected, February 13, 2009

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This review is from: The Marine Reef Aquarium (Hardcover)

I think this book is a great guide to starting/maintaining a marine reef aquarium. The information and pictures are new and up to date. I couldn't have asked for more.