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.About the Author
ROBERT M. FENNER is a lifelo (more…)
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a highly acclamied respected commonsense handbook bible
What a profund array of life-forms in the sea rich and dazzling in all i,ts beauty yet it is this commonsense info bible handbook that has people helping to be smarter in…
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Best Reef book ever!
I am an experienced marine aquarium hobbyist of some 10 years. I found this book to be fantastic. I have learned many new tricks.
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Excellent
I usually don’t comment on things, but this is one of the better books geared towards beginning hobbiests.
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Beginner Aquarist
Excellent book for someone new to Saltwater. Gives excellent detail on how to start a saltwater aquarium and maintain it. Better than other books.
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A good reference but not a how-to.
I enjoyed this book and it is beautifully put together. However, it lacked a lot of detail when it came down to building the system.
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Marine aquarist must have
This book is a must have for all marine aquarists. Whether you are just beginning, in the stages of upgrading, or an advanced aquarist.
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One of the BEST books I’ve bought!I have spent many hours reading about the marine aquarium, I’ve just had one for about 3 years now.
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Great book!
This is a great book, top-notch quality both on the text, pictures, quality of the paper used and information provided.
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An outstanding library reference
Robert M. Fenner’s THE CONSCIENTIOUS MARINE AQUARIST is an outstanding library reference. Revised and updated in a second edition, it provides saltwater hobbyists with a wealth of…
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Must read for aquarium owners
This is a very informative book for anyone who is starting up a new saltwater aquarium. The illustrations are great.