Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies, 2nd edition (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
By Gregory, PhD Skomal
Publisher: For Dummies
Number Of Pages: 360
Publication Date: 2007-01-03
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470068051
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470068052
Binding: Paperback
Demystifies aquarium setup and maintenance
Combine and care for a wide variety of marine fish and invertebrates
Dive into the colorful world of saltwater fish! This fun, friendly guide gives you easy step-by-step instructions for choosing and caring for these amazing animals. You get the latest on feeding, tank upkeep, filtering systems, maintaining live rock, and preventing algae build-up, as well as what not to include in your aquarium.
Discover how to
Choose the best fish and equipment
Get your tank up and running
Maintain proper water conditions
Keep your fish happy and healthy
Avoid tank pitfalls
Keep a brackish aquarium
Summary: great book
Rating: 5
before you kill your fish, read this book... very thorough easy and fun to read.
Summary: Very helpful
Rating: 4
Helped me to start my information gathering for starting a salt water tank. Also helped me know what questions to ask when looking for other sources of information.
Summary: Saltwater Aquariums for Dummies
Rating: 5
This is a wonderfully informative book for a anyone just getting into salt water aquariums
Summary: Great information, great sedative
Rating: 3
This book is filled with lots of wonderful information for starting your first saltwater aquarium. However, it reads like a dictionary. It's simply need-to-know information without much rhythm. I found myself actually nodding off while trying to read this book at 5 p.m. More pictures would probably have helped keep my interest, but I can't say for sure. Otherwise, Saltwater Aquariums for Dummies had useful information that I was able to apply to my aquarium hobby.
Summary: Save Your Money
Rating: 1
This book makes saltwater aquariums seem easier than they actually are. For one, I don't even think the book mentions the use of reverse osmosis or deionized water, which is strongly recommended by all marine aquarists. The author also doesn't mention the importance of live rock. In fact, he goes as far to advise against using live rock for fish-only tanks! Sure, you might be able to get away with not using live rock, but it won't be worth it in the long run. Also, I don't agree with the list of recommended filter combinations. One more thing, the book lists an air stone as essential equipment, but the only thing an air stone will do is aid evaporation and cause salt creep! If you have enough movement of water at the surface, you should get sufficient gas exchange. There is, however, one thing the book does get right: its strong recommendation of using a protein skimmer.
This book is easy to understand, but you won't be getting the best information.
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