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

" ... Portraits of 50 world-class marine aquariums, along with priceless advice on how they were planned and how they are kept healthy and vibrant"--Page 4 of cover.

(back cover) This book focuses on developing a system using natural rock and sand as the foundation for a sustainable reef aquarium. Detailed step-by-step guidance throughout. Features more than 400 photos and illustrations.

Provides information on setting up a saltwater aquarium, accessories, salt mixes, and over three hundred marine fish and invertebrates.

'Marine Chemistry' is a guide to all aspects of preparing and maintaining stable and healthy water parameters in the marine aquarium. Chapters on basics, like pH and alkalinity, complement those on advanced issues, such as reverse osmosis and oxidation-reduction potential.