The Modern Reef Aquarium [Hardcover]

C. W. Emmens (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Tfh Pubns Inc (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793800633
• ISBN-13: 978-0793800636
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,925,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginner or intermediate hobbyist, January 2, 2001

By 

Nancy Johnson (Falls Church, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

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

This is a fantastic book that gives a low-tech approach to creating a reef aquarium that includes set-up information, how to choose an appropriate species mix, and how to maintain the tank. It also has really gorgeous photography. Although it isn't long, it's very inclusive.

I am a freshwater hobbyist who is thinking about setting up a small reef tank. Published in 1994, about the only thing this book does not cover is up-to-date protein skimmers. However, it gives a great description of how to build your own skimmer, which back in 1993 when it was written was probably the best way to get one!

I am very impressed with this book. I have read several books in preparation for investing in a reef tank, and this is by far the best I've seen.

3.0 out of 5 stars Please Define Modern, September 30, 2008

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Robert B. Riley - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Modern Reef Aquarium (Hardcover)

an interesting book. I needed to pay a bit more attention to the publish date to figure out what "modern" meant. Not bad for beginners looking for some enlightenment.