Following in the wake of the hugely popular PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes is this eagerly awaited title in the Microcosm/T.F.H Professional Series. Interest in marine invertebrates is exploding as saltwater fishkeeping technology makes it ever easier to sustain these environments in home aquaria, and A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates is the ultimate reference for these "hooked" hobbyists. The book is a compact, fact-filled guide for recognizing and keeping a host of beautiful and bizarre invertebrates- shrimps, crabs, corals, anemones, sea stars, clams, snails, sponges, ornamental worms, and many others.
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Dr. Ronald Shimek is an internationally recognized expert on seawater ecosystems, an invertebrate zoologist by profession, and a reef aquarist in his spare time. He is a well-respected author in his field and continues to serve as an environmental consultant in marine issues. Dr. Shimek lives with his family in Montana.
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Biggest Bang For Your Buck Out There In Aquarium Books,
By Jacob Hantla "hantla.com" (Chandler, AZ United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
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The two "500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species Books" are the biggest bang-for-your-buck aquarium stocking and general information books out there. Even though both of the books, Marine Fishes (ISBN: 1890087386 by Scott W. Michael) & Marine Invertebrates (ISBN: 1890087661 by Ronald Shimek) are pocket guides, they offer so much more information than the other books that I have seen. They don't waste space telling you about fish that you will never see in an aquarium and instead give relatively in-depth information on the species that you are likely to encounter. Neither do they present the information in hard-to-decode picture format; they use sentences: A very underused communicated technique in most aquarium handbooks out there. Not only is the selection of species perfect but the provided information on care is perfect as well. The Marine Fishes version provides the following well-presented information on each fish:
* A color picture * Scientific name (genus & species) * Common name * Maximum size * Minimum suggested aquarium size * Aquarium suitability index * Reef aquarium compatibility * Captive care tips and information Likewise, in an equally well-presented manner, A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species presents the following information on each specimen discussed: 500+ Marine Invertebrates by Robert Shimek * A color picture * Scientific name (genus & species) * Common name * Maximum size * Naturally-occurring range * Lighting requirements * Foods & feeding * Aquarium suitability/Reef aquarium compatibility * Captive care tips and information Don't take my word for it, just try it with a few species that you already have in your tank or that you are considering buying by using Amazon.com's "Search inside the book feature." I recommend you buy these on Amazon.com; you get free shipping (with a $25 order) and don't have to pay sales tax. http://www.hantla.com/blog/pivot/entry.php?id=17
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Excellent Quick Reference,
This review is from: A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species (Paperback)
This book is excellent for what it is - a quick reference guide. Do not expect to see the detail you would find in larger volumes focusing on specific genera or species of animals. However, to help identify see basic care and compatibility information and aid in setup and purchase decisions, this book is worth every penny.
Many authors divide volumes confusing and annoying customers as they will classify anemones, corals, mushroom corals, and invertebrates differently. This covers the lot. Don't expect to see everything in endless detail. However, you won't be upset if buying this as a first reference for selection or as a complement to an existing and extensive collection.
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I've been waiting for this book for well over a year. So glad it's finally here! It is an excellent companion to Scott Michael's "Marine Fishes" handbook. It's a handy, easily carried reference to take to the LFS or use in planning. The key info is there. The pix are nice enough. I think that coral fans would be best off with a separate corals book. As a big fan of echinoderms, I would have preferred a broader selection of these. You cannot rely on this book to identify all but the very most common stars. I have 3 seastars and several serpent/brittle stars in my tanks that are not pictured here.
I also had to chuckle at his deadpan wit. Regarding the Blue-Ringed Octopus: "The rewards of octopus husbandry can be had without selecting one that can kill you." Regarding Fish-Eating Cone Snails: "If you are stung by one of these snails, there is a very good chance you will die."
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Many invertebrate animals are difficult to identify without either specialized training, scientific references, or specialized equipment. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
small particulate organic matter, fine particulate foods, captive care, food from corals, good sand bed, most aquarium foods, reef temperatures, most meaty foods, mushroom polyps, potent nematocysts, maxima clam, aquarium animals, sweeper tentacles, tentacle crown, tissue recession, other sessile animals, need phytoplankton, reef lighting, deep sand bed, small particulate material, concentric sculpture, colony orientation, algal overgrowth, reef tanks, reef conditions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Aquarium Suitability, Reef Aquarium Compatibility, Reef Compatibility, Red Sea New!
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Many invertebrate animals are difficult to identify without either specialized training, scientific references, or specialized equipment. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
small particulate organic matter, fine particulate foods, captive care, food from corals, good sand bed, most aquarium foods, reef temperatures, most meaty foods, mushroom polyps, potent nematocysts, maxima clam, aquarium animals, sweeper tentacles, tentacle crown, tissue recession, other sessile animals, need phytoplankton, reef lighting, deep sand bed, small particulate material, concentric sculpture, colony orientation, algal overgrowth, reef tanks, reef conditions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Aquarium Suitability, Reef Aquarium Compatibility, Reef Compatibility, Red Sea New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Tropical Pacific Invertebrates by Patrick L. Colin in Back Matter
- Host Sea Anemone Secrets by Dr. Ron Shimek in Back Matter
- Invertebrate Zoology: A Functional Evolutionary Approach by Edward E. Ruppert in Back Matter
- The Biology of Crabs by George F. Warner in Back Matter
- Corals of the World by J. E. N. Veron on page 137
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