The Avant-Garde Marine Aquarist
Title | The Avant-Garde Marine Aquarist PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Baldassano |
Publisher | |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 2015-10-15 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780692547571 |
Who says hobby literature has to be dull? From his off-the-wall sense of humor to his unrequited obsession with supermodels, Paul "Paul B" Baldassano is not what you'd call a typical aquarium-hobby author. Nor, by any means, is he a typical marine aquarist. A hobby pioneer in the truest sense of the word, Paul has kept saltwater aquariums for over six decades, and his current reef system has been up and running for over 44 years. It's safe to say Paul's remarkable longevity in the hobby-not to mention his ingenious inventions such as the Majano Wand-can be attributed to the self-reliant, innovative, often unconventional approach he's depended upon since his earliest days of fishkeeping. In The Avant-Garde Marine Aquarist, Paul transports readers back to the event that first awoke his passion for marine life and started the salt water coursing through his veins: an encounter with a sea turtle-on a street in lower Manhattan. From there, with tongue planted firmly in cheek, Paul recounts the history of the marine aquarium hobby (as only he can remember it) and goes on in his inimitable style to discuss:- How to buy fish in good health and keep them that way- Fish biology, including his revolutionary insights on fish immunity- Methods for maintaining healthy aquarium water- How to manage algae, pests, and common diseases- How to succeed with certain hard-to-keep species- How he would set up a tank from scratch today- A whole host of easy-to-construct, cost-cutting DIY projects- And much, much more! Paul approaches the marine aquarium hobby like no other, and his writing style has been described as "somewhere between Tolstoy and Dr. Seuss," so The Avant-Garde Marine Aquarist can hardly be described as "just another marine-aquarium book." But it is one you'll want in your library if you're ready to enjoy more than a few laughs as Paul shares some truly unique and sometimes controversial viewpoints.
The Avant-Garde Marine Aquarist
Title | The Avant-Garde Marine Aquarist PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Baldassano |
Publisher | |
Pages | 254 |
Release | 2015-10-14 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781692558352 |
What do supermodels, the Vietnam War, and the right front fender of a 1955 Oldsmobile have to do with marine aquariums? Absolutely nothing-that is, of course, unless you're hobby pioneer Paul "Paul B" Baldassano and you've just published a book on your six decades of aquarium keeping.With his trademark irreverent, tongue-in-cheek style Paul Discusses> How to buy fish in good condition and keep them that way>Fish Biology>Methods for maintaining optimum water conditions> How to deal with algae, pests, and common diseases>Succeeding with hard-to-keep species>A whole host of cost-cutting DIY projects>And much, much more
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist
Title | The Conscientious Marine Aquarist PDF eBook |
Author | Robert M. Fenner |
Publisher | TFH Publications |
Pages | 380 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Pets |
ISBN | 9781890087029 |
A leading advocate for the responsible collection and care of wild-caught specimens, Robert Fenner starts with the basics and proceeds to give the reader the scientific background and advanced secrets of successful marine aquarium stewardship. His pragmatic, hands-on-guide demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful, thriving slice of the tropical ocean. Full-color photos throughout.
Marine Aquarist's Manual
Title | Marine Aquarist's Manual PDF eBook |
Author | Hans A. Baensch |
Publisher | Tetra Press |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Pets |
ISBN | 9783893561308 |
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist
Title | The Conscientious Marine Aquarist PDF eBook |
Author | Robert M. Fenner |
Publisher | |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 1996-09-25 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781576300251 |
As a pragmatic, hands-on guide for beginning to intermediate hobbyists, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking and managing a beautiful, thriving slice of the tropical ocean. Fenner starts with the basics and gives the readers the scientific facts and expert-level secrets to being a responsible steward of these delicate specimens. Color photos.
The Marine Aquarist
Title | The Marine Aquarist PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 314 |
Release | 1975 |
Genre | Aquarium fish collecting |
ISBN |
The Marine Aquarium
Title | The Marine Aquarium PDF eBook |
Author | Dick Mills |
Publisher | Sourcebooks |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Pets |
ISBN |
This volume gives detailed instruction on creating and maintaining proper seawater chemistry, then advises on introducing coral, crustaceans, fishes, and other saltwater life species to produce an authentic and thriving marine aquarium.