The Modern Reef Aquarium: Biology and Aquarium Maintenance of Unicellular Animals,Sponges,Worms,Crustacea and Other Invertebrates: v. 3

By Svein A. Fossa and Fossa Svein A.

In this third volume of the encyclopaedia on the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium, you will find seven chapters containing a well of information not found in any other book on the subject! The book starts out with a small chapter putting the animals we keep into an evolutionary perspective. Chapter 2 contents microscopic single-celled animals that are so important for the biological balance of the aquarium. Chapter 3 takes a look at the sponges, true filter feeders among the invertebrates. Chapter 4 deals with many small invertebrate phyla - such as the sea spiders and the water bears - most of which are rarely described in other aquarium books. The huge chapter 5 covers all the phyla commonly called "Marine Worms", and here you will find scientifically updated information on all sorts of marine worms as well as unique photos and comments on those species and groups frequently found in your reef aquarium. Do not miss the chance to view and learn about these interesting groups of animals! Chapter 6 tells you a lot on the Crustaceans, a group of invertebrates that have been popular among aquarists since the beginning of the marine hobby. You will find a well of new information on the most common species seen in the trade as well as presentations of more uncommon, but nevertheless highly interesting species for the reef enthusiasts. Last, but certainly not least, chapter 7 presents 43 private reef aquaria from all over the world. Here you will find interesting photos, technical descriptions as well as a lot of information on the animals inhabiting the different tanks. Buy this book and see how other aquarists have chosen to build their coral reef aquaria! This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3928819283
• ISBN13: 9783928819282
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: House Brand (Books)
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.9" x 5.9"

Customer Reviews

Magnífico

This book is a great guide to those who approach the coral reef aquarium and are specially interested in knowing why things happen such a way. Try to read it and you'll get delighted for sure.Finally, I should mention it's full of magnificient photos, both from aquariums and nature.

An Excellent Book, A Must For Any SALTWATER HOBBYIST

This was an excellent book, which was so easy to read and understand.Even if you never thought about owning a saltwater aquarium , this book will make you start one. It has alot of detail, discusses alot of equipment and how to use it.It discusses every aspect of the hobby and it should be one of the first books on your bookshelf if you have a saltwater aquarium. It not only talks about setting up the aquarium, but it also...

Better than D & S vol 1 & 2 but different...

I have read both of these book series (vol 1 and 2), and both are "the benchmark" books. You can't get bad data from either, but I think the D & S books (especially volume 2) are are a little disorganized, a little more "wanna be" marine biology journal articles (very stiff prose for a hobby book), and just a little less useful content. IMHO. :-) (please no flame wars).Then again; I am an engineer and appreciate straight...

Superb books with valuable biochemical information

I don't agree with Connor at all. The pair of Nilsen & Fosse books are easily on par with the Delbeek & Sprung books. I would not want to be without any of them: The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium volumes 1 & 2 contain more specific and technical information for the advanced aquarist, while The Reef Aquarium Volumes 1 & 2 are more directed toward animal husbandry. Terry Siegel, Senior Editor and founder of Aquarium Frontiers...

An excellent guide to keeping reef aquariums!

This book is an excellent guide to reef tank organisms and their upkeep. I bought this book after buying Delbeek & Sprung's and feel it is equal in quality. It goes into detail in areas such as water chemistry, algae, and ecosystems providing insight into valuable areas not covered in as much detail in D & S's book. A must have for serious reef aquarists.