Publication Date:July 19, 2001 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days Shipping:International shipping available Condition:Brand New. Shipped from UK Mainland. Delivery is usually 4 - 5 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail.
An interesting introductory book- some contradictionsFebruary 5, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm still researching setting up a marine aquarium (at the moment the problems of a potential long distance move are stopping me). However this 144 page book has at least pointed out all the things I need to consider. It points out some pitfalls in tank shape and gives an overview of all the additional equipment needed over and above a tropical set up. Simple line drawings and glossy pictures abound in the pages of this book.
I'm very impressed by the do-it-yourself suggestion for curing your own live rock. Technically this is smelly and long winded but it looks like it saves an awful lot of money as you can do it in a plastic bin with a powerhead and a heater. (These may be famous last words from the raw prawn reviewer).
He also suggests a minimalist set up for a 15-20 gallon/(57-76 litres assuming US gallons) beginners tank with a clear shopping list and an alternative selection of fish and invertebrates. The only worry I have is that other books seem to contradict the cosiness of the community. Still what would fish keeping be without tears, credit cards and unpredictably behaving beasties? There's also a page dedicated to 5 communities ranging from 40 to 120 gallon set ups.
All in all, as the point is to plunge in and learn by experience, you might as well use Mr Paletta as your guide.
New Marine AquariumSeptember 2, 2004 18 out of 18 found this review helpful
This really is a vey well laid out bbok, its practical advise is clear and easy to follow. The author contrasts both up-to-date advice on planning, equipping, stocking and maintaining an aquarium with traditional advise. This shows at a glance both how the hobby has evolved and that new techniques are easier for the beginner. The book includes details of how to avoid the classic saltwater set up mistakes, and is well as using good diagrams to detail the step-by-step startup and aquascaping techniques. It discusses low-maintenance, high-success filtration using live rock and includes checklists for both equipment and fish purchases.
400 and something pagesMarch 25, 2003 2 out of 17 found this review helpful
well its actaully 1 hundred and something pages...don't let big business take control of earth...seems a good book though with some nice auqaiums documented.
Seriously lacking contentApril 21, 2002 29 out of 34 found this review helpful
I bought this book having read a few others hoping to further my knowledge of fish and reefkeeping. This book is way too small to be of much use. It contains most of the topics you will need to be aquainted with but glosses over them leaving you feeling none the wiser. You can read it in 3 hours. Don't bother.
A must book for the novice marine aquarist.August 6, 1999 15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This book is all I have in setting up my first marine aquarium. Well written and easy to understand. It covers everything from scratch to finished.If you have doubts about your abilities in setting up a saltwater aquarium, then this is your book. A must book for the beginner.
