A bestseller since it first published in 1998, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is one of the best-respected, time-tested, hands-on marine aquarium books ever published.
Now completely updated from cover to cover with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is the essential book for all new, intermediate, and serious marine aquarium keepers—in a must-have new edition. This indispensable guide spotlights scientific research performed by leading authorities that deals with various aspects of biology, ecology, systematics, and conservation. This wealth of information couples with captive-care techniques of nationally recognized aquarists and fascinating, never-before-seen photos.
For hands-on marine aquarists of any experience level who seek a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that helps ensure success in the hobby, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is the best book available.
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ROBERT M. FENNER is a lifelong aquarist with an active and continuing involvement in the academic, journalistic, trade, and hobbyist sides of aquarium keeping. He is a former marine science and aquariology instructor at the University of California and in the California State University system. Bob lives in San Diego, California.
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87 of 91 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is far and away the best book about hobbyist fishkeeping I have EVER read - that includes everything for freshwater, as well. Probably little here for the very experienced marine aquarist, but for the beginner, there is NO BETTER BOOK. It's worth every penny I spent on it. The author even points out silly errors and terrible misinformation present in OTHER books I also own! It is the ultimate reference, with enough information to take the complete newbie from a simple fish-only setup to a reasonably advanced reef system, avoiding the many, MANY possible pitfalls in between, from equipment and feeding, to which fish will eat your invertebrates (and vice-versa). Highly opinionated, and incredibly experienced, the author also demonstrates a rare talent in this typically dry genre: His prose is actually FUN to read, and his points are highly memorable because of it.
I might repeat the cliche' "If you read only one book about marine fishkeeping..." But the fact is, until you get to really exotic reefs and invertebrates, you only NEED to read one book - This one.
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The above review was written quite some time ago, and I'm making this addendum because I now have a relationship with Mr. Fenner (I work on his website(s)) and I think it's important to disclose that - also because Amazon finally added this 'edit' feature! Also important though, I now believe that "The New Marine Aquarium" by Michael Paletta is possibly a better beginner's book. I still think Bob's CMA (as it is called by insiders) is the "One Book". But if you plan on having -more- than one, and you're looking for your first, you might check out Paletta's, it's a shade easier to digest than the all-powerful CMA. [grin]
58 of 64 people found the following review helpful
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Thinking of getting into the saltwater aquarium hobby? Do not buy anything until you have read this book cover to cover! You will be sorry if you don't. By applying the principles in this book, you will have much greater success at the venture. You will save a lot of money and spare the lives of many fish.
But first, buy and read The New Marine Aquarium by Michael S. Paletta. It's a great starting point. Then read this one and give this great hobby a go.
Being a marine aquarist is a great responsibility. Most marine aquarium fish are wild-caught. We have a responsibility to choose only those can thrive in captivity and are not endangered. Beyond that, we have an obligation to properly care for the animals we have assumed stewarship for. This book makes that clear and it will welp you achieve this.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had already been in the reef aquarium hobby for a year when I picked up this book. Most of the information I had already heard about, but alot of it was either new to me or covered in a new way. This book will give the straight talk about which fish and animals are "best" for the aquarium, and the author is not afraid to say what is wrong with keeping certain type of fish. A must for beginners, a decent refernce for all other aquarium keepers.
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Excellent, helpful, perfect
This book arrived quickly, bought it for my husband who is just starting a new 75 gal. salt water tank. He hasn't put it down yet, loves it.
Published 14 days ago by Fishy
Great info
With a brief history of the hobby to a simple, concise breakdown of the nitrogen cycle, this book is a must have for anyone involved in or considering marine husbandry. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Michael J Hopkins
Fantastic
I love this book. Got it on time.
Can't wait till I have time to read it
in detail. Seller describe it accurately
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Can't wait till I have time to read it
in detail. Seller describe it accurately
and sent it within the time he said he
would!
Published 2 months ago by Debra Mooney
Amazing book, Brilliant Author
This book by Bob Fenner is a must read if your going to be setting up and properly maintaining a Reef aqaurium. Mr. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Reefer2478
A must have...
If you are even thinking about setting up a saltwater tank, you need this book. This book makes it so simple and everything is explained in a way that anyone can understand it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mike
Fantastic
I Got the book quite quickly and was amazed at how good the quality was, I am extremely happy. Have been after this book for a while but didn't want to pay full price Thank you!!!
Published 7 months ago by Kirstyochels
An author that wants marine hobbyist to be compassionate!
This book is a great starter book for people just getting into marine aquariums. The author takes great detail to explain about the need to create, maintain and keep a salt-water... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Phyrst
best book for marine hobbiists
this book is amazing it has nice pictures and it tells you so much info that you dont know. i still dont own a marine aquarium but when i do this book will be my instruction guide
Published 11 months ago by MOSHE WININGER
Great book for beginners
Well written book with thorough discussion of topics. Great book for those wanting to get into the hobby and better understand the reasoning behind doing things correctly. Read more
Published 12 months ago by woodrider20
Saltwater Tank 101 (and far beyond)
I bought this as an introduction to saltwater tanks... but with as much depth as it has, I don't think I'll ever need another book.
Published 12 months ago by N. Casper
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