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Title: The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists by Robert M. Fenner, Christopher Turk ISBN: 1-890087-02-5 Publisher: Microcosm Limited Pub. Date: March, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.79 (28 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: THE "Must-Have" volume for beginning and intermediate...
Comment: This is far and away the best book about hobbyist fishkeeping I have EVER read - that includes everything for freshwater, as well. Probably little here for the very experienced marine aquarist, but for the beginner, there is NO BETTER BOOK. It's worth every penny I spent on it. The author even points out silly errors and terrible misinformation present in OTHER books I also own! It is the ultimate reference, with enough information to take the complete newbie from a simple fish-only setup to a reasonably advanced reef system, avoiding the many, MANY possible pitfalls in between, from equipment and feeding, to which fish will eat your invertebrates (and vice-versa). Highly opinionated, and incredibly experienced, the author also demonstrates a rare talent in this typically dry genre: His prose is actually FUN to read, and his points are highly memorable because of it.
I might repeat the cliche' "If you read only one book about marine fishkeeping..." But the fact is, until you get to really exotic reefs and invertebrates, you only NEED to read one book - This one.
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The above review was written quite some time ago, and I'm making this addendum because I now have a relationship with Mr. Fenner (I work on his website(s)) and I think it's important to disclose that - also because Amazon finally added this 'edit' feature! Also important though, I now believe that "The New Marine Aquarium" by Michael Paletta is possibly a better beginner's book. I still think Bob's CMA (as it is called by insiders) is the "One Book". But if you plan on having -more- than one, and you're looking for your first, you might check out Paletta's, it's a shade easier to digest than the all-powerful CMA. [grin]
Rating: 5
Summary: The best I've seen
Comment: Bob Fenner is one of the most helpful personalities in the industry. I bought his book only after finding his personalized help offered on [the internet]. He helped me avoid so many pitfalls with his website, I just had to buy his book. It's not all pictures like so many books, and it's up to date. I've saved myself a lot of money just using his book and following his advice. With the price of marine aquariums and fishes, saving even one fish buys this book for you. Check it out, or check him out on his site first. I'm sure you wont be disappointed.
Rating: 5
Summary: Saltwater Bible!
Comment: I really cannot say anything that hasn't been said before. This is by far the best book for the beginner saltwater enthusiast. If you are just starting or are merely curious and would like to read about saltwater husbandry techniques, YOU MUST OWN THIS BOOK.
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Title: The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide by Michael S. Paletta, Edward Kadunc, Scott W. Michael, John Goodman, Michael D. Paletta ISBN: 1890087521 Publisher: Microcosm Limited Pub. Date: May, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Natural Reef Aquariums: Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms by John H. Tullock, Martin A. Moe ISBN: 1890087009 Publisher: Microcosm Limited Pub. Date: November, 1997 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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Title: Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species by Scott W. Michael ISBN: 1890087386 Publisher: Microcosm Limited Pub. Date: November, 1999 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History by Eric H. Borneman, Scott W. Michael ISBN: 1890087475 Publisher: Microcosm Limited Pub. Date: March, 2001 List Price(USD): $54.95 |
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Title: Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide to Selection, Care and Compatibilty by Anthony Calfo, Robert Fenner ISBN: 0967263034 Publisher: Reading Trees Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $42.95 |
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