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What marine aquarium book would you recommend a newbie like me2007-11-24 23:42:09

What book discusses the step by step set-up of a marine aquarium? I want to know about sumps, the materials needed for a working sump, a good design for a sump and how to plumb one.

I also want to read about fish classifications, fish compatibility, habitat requirements, dietary requirements, sickness and cure.

Answers:

I think you are better off googling all the information you require as there is always new stuff out there that makes the hobby easier. Try these sites.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/gener.

http://www.ecosystemaquarium.com/html/re.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/gi/dynamic.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/gi/dynamic.

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The book is: The Complete Aquarium, by Peter W. Scott. It is an excellent step by step book. It covers all types of aqurium set ups. I realize you are focusing in on marine tanks and the book does cover 2 great types of marine set ups. The book is a little dated, but nothing that will prevent you from learning the fundementals. You will learn a tremendous amount from it and the illustrations are perfect actual photos. Get it . Search on line for it.

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Try multiple books instead of a single source.

Another book worthy of checking out is "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist" by Robert M. Fenner

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I like this book a lot http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pr.

Gives a lot of info about setting up a tank, maintaining a tank, all kinds of stuff! lots of info about the fish species as well!

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aquariums for dumbies

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The Complete Aquarium

Do a search on amazon.com