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Lionfishes and Other Scorpionfishes Book

Lionfishes and Other Scorpionfishes Book

Lionfishes and Other Scorpionfishes: The Complete Guide to the Successful Care and Breeding of These Spectacular and Popular Marine Fish (Aquarium Success)The venomous but beautiful scorpionfishes are extremely popular among home aquarists, with many species readily available in pet and aquarium stores.

Written by one of the leading experts on this group of fish, this exclusive guide is the only trade book on the subject and covers topics essential to ensure a healthy and thriving tank.

 

 

 

The Chapters Feature:

  • Anatomy
  • Natural behavior
  • Habitats
  • Aquascaping
  • Filtration
  • Lighting
  • Selection
  • Feeding
  • Tankmates
  • Diseases

A detailed guide highlights the top 25 species with profiles of their natural range, size, behavior, aquarium suitability, and specific care requirements.

A special report on the composition of scorpionfish venom and the anatomy of a sting discusses proper handling techniques to avoid being stung by your fish.

Full-color photos show many species of lionfish and their relatives, while sidebars, charts, and tip boxes illustrate key points to consider.

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Saltwater Aquarium Problems Solved Book

Saltwater Aquarium Problems Solved Book

Saltwater Aquarium Problems SolvedWritten by a leading expert in the marine aquarium hobby, the Saltwater Aquarium Problems Solved Book provides complete yet accessible info that addresses solutions to the most common and additionally not so common problems that aquarium hobbyists encounter when maintaining saltwater aquariums. Written by a top expert in the marine aquarium hobby, this helpful book provides complete yet accessible information that addresses solutions to the most common-and not so common problems that hobbyists encounter when maintaining there saltwater and marine aquariums. at home

 

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Posted by Ricky - January 31, 2012 at 11:31 pm

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Lonely Planet Queensland & The Great Barrier Reef Book

Lonely Planet Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef

Lonely Planet Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef (Regional Travel Guide)

 

“Home to ancient rainforests, tropical islands, rugged mountains and the stunning Great Barrier Reef, Queensland harbors some of Australia’s best sites for outdoor adventure.”

Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.

 

Lonely Planet Queensland & The Great Barrier Reef Book Features…

  • 67 maps.
  • 130 days of research.
  • Inspirational photos.
  • Easy to use maps.
  • Your Reef Trip Feature.
  • In-depth background.
  • Comprehensive planning tools.
  • Easy-to-read layout.

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Posted by Ricky - January 29, 2012 at 2:17 pm

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Algae: A Problem Solver Guide

Algae: A Problem Solver Guide

Algae: A Problem Solver Guide (Oceanographic Series)Under specific conditions just about any seaweed, turf alga, phytoplankton or cyanobacteria can bloom and become “problematic.” In this book Algae: A Problem Solver Guide, Author Julian Sprung focuses on the varieties of algae that commonly do so in aquariums. He identifies them with Latin and common names, quality phots of their gross morphology and photographs taken under a scope that depict important identifying features.

The author Julian Sprung, gives an extensive set of recommendations for ways to control the growth of each alga through a mixture of aquarium husbandry practices and the use of specific herbivores.

 

At some point in time, just aboout every aquarist has a problem with algae. Solving the problems and controlling the algae can be a real test of ones patience and skill.

If you are about to give up your hobby because your expensive aquarium has an out-of-control algae bloom that is driving you crazy, Buy this book Algae: A Problem Solver Guide and follow Julians advice.

This book features

  • Over 180 colour photos, including photos taken under the microscope to show important identifying features.
  • Extensive recommendations for ways to control algae growth.
  • How to eliminate Red Slime Algae once and for all.
  • How to stop Green Hair Algae from ruining your aquarium.
  • How to stop a dinoflagellate bloom.
  • How to control diatoms.
  • New herbivores for controlling Bryopsis and other hair algae.
  • New herbivores that eat Valonia.

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Posted by Ricky - January 29, 2012 at 1:30 pm

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The Nano Reef Aquarium Handbook Review

The Nano Reef Handbook

The Nano-Reef HandbookAny reef aquarium that contains 15 gallons of water or less is considered a nano reef aquarium, and the nano reef aquarium handbook is something of a specialist book as such. So “what makes nano reefs so specialist?”

Nano reefs are tiny ecosystems and today, they are almost as popular in the fish-keeping community as there full size counterparts, and with the correct info and equipment, they can be set up and maintained by aquarists from beginners to professionals alike. The wide range of topics covered in the nano reef guide include:

 

  • The importance of water quality and tips on maintaining stable water parameters
  • The components of a nano reef aquarium
  • How to choose the appropriate aquarium, lighting, and accessories for a tank
  • Which fish are best for these types of tanks, plus so much more.

For any reef enthusiast looking for a new challenge or those new to nano-reef aquariums, “The Nano Reef Aquarium Handbook” contains just about all the info needed to get going, so what are you waiting for.

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Posted by Ricky - January 28, 2012 at 2:17 pm

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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Saltwater Aquariums

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Saltwater Aquariums

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Saltwater Aquariums includes info about:

Almost 1000 pictures and descriptions of marine fish, corals, plants, and invertebrates.

Info about filters, sumps, re­fugiums, calcium reactors, sterilizers, ozonizers, plumbing, lighting, and water quality.

Comes with an easy-to-use cross referenced CD-ROM. Presented in simple to understand aquarium care methods. Highlights the best species to consider, compatibility guidelines. General care recommendations and what to do if things go wrong in your aquarium.

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Saltwater Aquariums answers questions for both the novice and the intermediate saltwater aquarium enthusiasts alike.

Features in this book include:

• A CD-ROM with nearly 1000 beautiful color photos of marine fishes, all accompanied by clear and easy-to-understand text format.

• Features tips on how to acclimatize and avoid harming the fish and advice on treating disease and problem-solving information.

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Saltwater Aquariums is an excellent guidebook for those looking to moving up from freshwater into saltwater aquarium keeping. Don’t miss out.

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Posted by Ricky - January 26, 2012 at 2:18 am

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Tetras and Barbs: The Complete Guide to Successful Care and Breeding

Tetras and Barbs: The Complete Guide to the Successful Care and Breeding of Two of the Most Popular Groups of Aquarium Fish

Tetras and Barbs: The Complete Guide to the Successful Care and Breeding of Two of the Most Popular Groups of Aquarium Fish (Aquarium Success)Tetras and barbs are among the most popular community fish, with dozens of species readily available in pet and aquarium stores nationwide. Written by one of the leading experts on these groups of fish, this comprehensive guidebook features 5 important fish groups spanning hundreds of species and covers topics essential to aquarists interested in tetras and barbs.

Featuring: Tips on fish feed, best water conditions, species, diseases, and fish breeding.

Nice full-color photographs, charts, and tips to illustrate the key points and nicely complement the information provided. Tetras and Barbs: The Complete Guide to Successful Care and Breeding is an excellent guidebook, and come highly recommended.

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Posted by Ricky - January 25, 2012 at 2:17 am

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A Practical Guide to Setting Up Your Tropical Freshwater Aquarium

A Practical Guide to Setting Up Your Tropical Freshwater Aquarium

A Practical Guide to Setting Up Your Tropical Freshwater Aquarium (Tankmasters Series)A Practical Guide to Setting Up Your Tropical Freshwater Aquarium is a brand new series for aquarium enthusiasts.

It gives all the facts you will ever need to create beautiful and healthy environment for your fish and other aquatic life.

Features of this book include:

 

  • High quality color photographs
  • Detailed, informative captions.
  • Step-by-step instructions to turn beginners into capable aquarium hobbyists.

A Practical Guide to Setting Up Your Tropical Freshwater Aquarium has some great advice and ideas that will inspire experienced fish keepers, and add variety and interest to tanks and ponds.

Nice and easy to read pages present essential info at a glance. This shows you how to choose a suitable tank, select gravel and other substrates, select plants, manage water filtration, introduce fish into the tank, and maintain the right kind of lighting and heating for you system.

Presented in an easy to follow way for beginning hobbyists, with over 200 stunning color photographs, A Practical Guide to Setting Up Your Tropical Freshwater Aquarium provides a great base to start from.

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Posted by Ricky - January 24, 2012 at 2:19 pm

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Beginner’s Guide to Saltwater Aquariums

The Beginner’s Guide to Saltwater Aquariums

Beginner's Guide to Saltwater AquariumsA reference guidebook for beginners to achieve a healthy saltwater aquarium.

Have you started your own marine aquarium but can’t seem to keep fish alive, healthy, or happy?

The Beginner’s Guide to Saltwater Aquariums will provide all the details you need on the perfect water conditions, feeding and many other aspects of care specific to many of the different types of saltwater fish.

For noobs to marine aquarium systems, the authors have included very easy to understand aquarium start-up instructions and recommendations. Additionally, this book will provide many new and unique along with innovative ideas on water temps, fish compatibility, and many other aspects of your saltwater aquarium that will help your new aquarium flourish. Buy it now.

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Posted by Ricky - January 22, 2012 at 2:24 am

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