The Reef Aquarium, Vol. 3: Science, Art, and Technology
The Reef Aquarium, Vol. 3: Science, Art, and Technology
The Reef Aquarium Volume Three: Science, Art, and Technology. Reef keeping science involves the interplay of chemistry, physics and biology. However, a reef aquarium is not simply a product of scientific knowledge.
The application of engineering and its product technology, makes it possible to replicate the actual biological, chemical, and physical requirement of a coral reef setup in a relatively small volume of water.
The third volume in The Reef Aquarium series of books, offers the most thorough description of the science behind the creation of a “captive reef,” and critically reviews and explains the different philosophical approaches to aquarium reef design.
It describes and illustrates the existing along with emerging technology for building reef aquariums, and features:
A help guide to the selection of equipment, its proper use, and installation.
The tools needed to build a suitable life support system, the plants, animals, and of course the aquarist provide the final ingredient that we call art. This art also involves the system design as it relates to the living space, the aesthetic appearance of the display, and its ease of maintenance, safety, and functionality.
To this end, “Reef Aquarium, Vol. 3″ gives it’s reader a wealth of info regarding aquascaping techniques, which combine art, biology, and physics; and invaluable info with regard to plumbing, electrical, and other aspects of the aquarium design that combine art and engineering.
Last but not least, The Reef Aquarium, Vol. 3 book discusses the benefits and potential environmental impacts of the marine aquarium hobby, the challenges for its future, and possible new directions.
This book is the essential manual for all reef aquarium hobbyists, pro aquarists and coral reef researchers who study, create, and enjoy coral reef ecosystems in the confines of an aquarium. If aquarium design is what your into, you must buy this reef aquarium book.
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An outstanding quality and value reference for reef-keepers.,
I’ve just finished my first of several, if not many, reads of this fine book. Through bleary eyes, I’m inspired to pen my first review of any Amazon product because of it
No doubt, numerous other hobbyists will praise this work for a number of reasons. I’ll add my kudos here just the same for a fabulous book that would stand easily on its own merit, regardless.
My first impression on seeing this third volume was that aesthetically it builds on the great reputation of the two benchmark volumes that preceded it. But after a good read, the quality of content even exceeds my high hopes and expectations as an aquarist for what I expected the book to be. In a word, “value.”
This book is a tome of current, useful and comprehensive information that pound for pound – literally, on this beefy text – and, most importantly, with regard for quality of content, is an incredible value.
Considering that most hobbyists cannot afford to buy all new works in print, we must make consumer decisions on “best value” for our purchases.
Take my advice… a thorough read (and rereads) of this work will pay dividends on time saved, quality of live(stock) improved, and enjoyment above all on the science and pleasure of keeping reef aquarium life. With kind regards, Anthony Calfo
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|Comprehensive source for grwoing SPS dominated reefs,
I have used this text as a reference and read selected chapters of interest to me as needed since first released. The text is well written and easy to follow. I have been keeping reef aquariums for 8 years and have developed a method that has been succesful in large part to this series of books. It is not essential to have either of the prior volumes to benefit from this book.
Many reef aquarium hobbyists will read many sources including commercial ads looking for help. This will lead to inconsistent husbandry and mixed results. I agree with probably 90% of the advice provided here which is far higher rate than I could find elsewhere.
I found a few of the later chapters a bit sparse on specific issues. Old tank syndrome was treated as a curiosity. I would have rather seen suggestions like mild monthly ozone treatment and reducing nutrients due to neglected care.
Another emmerging area that was not mentioned much was the dedicated care of macro algae and sea grass displays. Most of this type of displays are being produced from aquarists with a strong background in freshwater planted tanks through nutrient additions.
I think this book is essential to any serious reef aquarists and is much more worthwhile than the inconsistent banter found on bulletin boards.
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|Get over the sticker shock.,
The price made me think about waiting for a soft cover to come out. I eventually decided to buy it and am glad of my decision. This book will save me time, money, frustration, and possibly the lives of a fish or coral. (This will easily offset the $90).
One way that this book differs from other great reef books by naming specific products and detailed specifications in its answers to aquarium issues. The authors more fully explain answers provided by other authors in other books and give you greater incite into all the factors that are involved in a solution. Since answers are not always “one size fits all”, I can now make better decisions.
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