The Saltwater Aquarium Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks) - Softcover

Blasiola, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764112414 ISBN 13: 9780764112416

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2000

Synopsis

Keeping marine fish thriving in a saltwater environment is a fascinating but complex process requiring attention to many details. Here is in-depth information on maintaining correct water chemistry and temperature, and on keeping saltwater fish, shellfish, coral, and plants in a well balanced aquarium. Titles in Barron's popular Pet Handbooks series instruct pet owners on health care, proper feeding and housing, and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have high quality, full-color photos, instructive line drawings, and run to an average of approximately 140 pages or more.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

(back cover)
The information you need to set up and maintain a saltwater aquarium

Setting up a saltwater aquarium

Selecting fish and invertebrates

Maintaining water chemistry

Feeding

General maintenance and much more

Filled with color photos

About the Author:

Author George Blasiola, Marine Biologist B.S., M.A., is an internationally known specialist in marine fish biology, especially in the area of marine fish diseases. As Director of Research & Development and chief scientist for the Wardley Corporation, Mr. Blasiola led an expedition to the Philippines to investigate the effects of destructive fishing on coral reefs. Currently he is the owner/consultant for Aqua-Sphere Research. He is the author of over 100 articles in scientific journals and popular magazines and has lectured worldwide. He is a contributing editor to Freshwater and Marine Aquarium magazine and a consultant and contributing editor to Pet Age Magazine.

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0764112414
• ISBN 13: 9780764112416
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 163