The Saltwater Aquarium Handbook (B.E.S. Pet Handbooks) - Softcover

Blasiola, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764142542 ISBN 13: 9780764142543

Publisher: Sourcebooks Trade, 2009

Synopsis

This book guides aquarium hobbyists through the intricacies of saltwater aquarium chemistry and recommends various species that make for an interesting aquarium. Barrons popular and highly detailed series of Pet Handbooks are written for dedicated pet owners seeking comprehensive information on the care of their chosen pets. Titles in the series cover a wide range of animals and breeds. These books present advice on finding a reliable breeder or seller, information on the animals origins and traits, and detailed recommendations regarding dietary needs, housing, and health care, as well as all other major aspects related to keeping a healthy and thriving pet. Barrons Pet Handbooks are filled with color photos, and many titles include line art and at-a-glance sidebar information.

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: Sourcebooks Trade
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0764142542
• ISBN 13: 9780764142543
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 184