Reviews

[Pineapple House]

Here are some reviews of some good books. I might be adding some more good books later on :-)

Freshwater And Marine Aquarium Fishes by Simon & Schuters


http://www.darthpaul.co.uk/fishcrazy/reviews/images/book-freshmarinefish.jpg


"A guide for beginners and experts alike, Simon & Schuter's guide to Freshwater and marine aquarium fishes is the most useful book an aquarium enthusiast can own. Whether you are interested in goldfish, guppies, or the most exotic marine species, the opening section on starting an aquarium covers everything you need to know. Illustrated in color throughout, the 295 entries covers plants, amphibia, reptiles, and invertebrates as well as aquarium fishes. Each entry provides the common name, scientific name, and family; distribution of shape, color, and size; information on sexual differences, feeding habits, reproduction, compatibility with other species, and much more. Next to each entry are easy-to-read symbols that indicate the proper temperature, pH, and illumination! (Copied from back of book) "

This is an exelent book, for beginners, and experts, As this has 1000's of fishes, 100's of corals, and 100's of plants, amphibians, etc. I recommend this book to anyone out there. Although it is a bit old, but the amazing illustrations make up for that. While some of the filteration methods are off a bit, they do have amazing pictures, and easy to read guides to guide you every step of the way.

This covers everything from setting up a tank, to maintaining it. And, for a small price of $16.00 it is worth it.

This have all of the scientific names for all the fish and corals, it has the care, and everything else too. The text is laid out, so it is very easy to read. They explain things very well, and very detailed about what everything is, and what it is about.

This, also has a section on fish parasites, how to treat them, how to find them and how to set up a quarantine tank.
Very recommended for anyone!

-----------------------------------

Saltwater Aquarium
By Axel Tunze
http://store5.yimg.com/I/barronseduc_1709_4231197

This is a very short, yet VERY deatailed book, for Mainly beginners. This book has everything you need to know, about setting a up a fish only tank, or an exotic reef aquarium. It starts out as "Factors to consider" which has some things you have to think about, before you buy the tank. Such as feeding, cost, etc. After that, it moves on to other things, such as equiptment purches, what to buy, "life" in the aqurium, and all the basics to maintain a sucessful aquarium.

This book also has easy to read steps, and very well Illustrated Pictures, for almost every coral, as well as some tips, to keeping the coral healthy and alive. This book mostly covers easy to keep Soft Corals, easy to keep fish, and some easy to keep inverts.
If you are thinking about setting up a marine aquarium, or just want to learn about them, this small yet very cheap book, which runs $7.00 U.S. would be an ideal buy, for any beginner.

--------------------------------------

Corals
By Eric H. Borneman
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1890087475.01.THUMBZZZ.jpg

This is definitaly one of the best books I have gotten. This 464 page book, covers over 700 different types of corals, with over 700 fully covered pictures of each and everyone. I would recommend this to both the beginner, and expert aquariest.

This book also goes into very detailed intructions on care, such as lighting, feeding, current, and compadibility. I would highly recommend this book to anyone out there!

--------------------------------------


Reef Fishes Volume 1
By Scott W. Michael

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1890087211.01.THUMBZZZ.jpg

This would no doubt, be the best book on reef fishes out there. This book covers over 22 families of reef fishes, and even has there pictures, in full illustrated color. This book also goes in to very good detail on feeding, behaviour, etc. This book, might be a bit expensive at $74.00 (U.S.) but if you do buy it, you will not be upset. Even Volume two is said to be under way, and might be availible soon!

[NorthCoast]

I would second the point that Corals By Eric H. Borneman is a very good book to own. :D

Later,
NC

[Pineapple House]

Here is some more good books:

The Marine Aquarium Problem Solver
by Nick Dakin
(Great general, fish, and invert info. all with Q & A scenarios, easy to read, good quick ref.. Excellent book for a beginner or novice. Good price $20, and current, 1997.)


Natural Reef Aquariums,
Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms
by John Tullock
(Excellent book, looks at the natural way (among others) to filtration, reef zones and environments, and most of the basics. Similar to Fenners book "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist", though geared more towards "Reef Systems". Under $30, Very current, 1997.)


The Conscientious Marine Aquarist,
A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists
by Robert Fenner
(Excellent book. Similar to Tullock's book "Natural Reef Aquariums", though geared more towards "FO Systems". Under $30, current, 1998.)


Marine Reef Aquarium Handbook
by Dr. Robert J. Goldstein
(A great little book at a great little price $10. Not so much a how to book, more an info book on all aspects and functions of a saltwater tank. Very informative and very current, 1997.)


The Coral Reef Aquarium
by Ron Shimek
(A book designed specifically for beginners. This one is bran new, just released July, 1999. I haven't even got a chance to review it yet, but it comes with high regards.)


The Reef Aquarium Volume 1
by Delbeek & Sprung
(Excellent book, looks at the biology of corals & Tridacna clams, systems for maintaining corals & clams, all the basic set-up info, (lighting, disease, nuisance algae control, etc.). Sometimes better suited to the novice or expert as opposed to the beginner, (very involved). Still a book that should be added to your library.)


The Reef Aquarium Volume 2
by Delbeek & Sprung
(Compliment to Vol. 1, more in-depth on corals and inverts, less on initial tank set-up. Excellent book, and the same goes for this one as Vol. 1.)


The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium
by Fossa & Nilsen
(Great ref. book on live rock aquarium set-ups, aquascaping, lighting, etc.)


A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium
by E. Puterbaugh & E. Boreman
(Brain, Moon, LPS, SPS, leather, soft, pulsing, star polyps, mushroom anemones with an easy guide to care that includes lighting, water flow, aggressiveness, difficulty of care.)


The Book of the Marine Aquarium
by Nick Dakin
(Fish and invert info good, basic info is good, set-up is a little dated)


Anemonefish and their Host Anemones
by Fautin & Allen
(Excellent guide to clownfish and anemones)

__________________________________________________ _________


The following books are basically system techniques and set-ups. Some are a little dated however, still very useful info.
__________________________________________________ _________


The Marine Aquarium Reference (Systems and Invertebrates)
by Martin A. Moe Jr.
(A wealth of info on systems, components, how they work and how to build them.)


The Marine Fish and Invert Reef Aquarium
by Albert J. Thiel
(Tons of info on system components and equipment, how they work and insight to their construction.)


Small Reef Aquarium Basics
by Albert J. Thiel
(A bit dated, and not quite as in-depth as his other book mentioned here, still quite informative.)


The Marine Aquarium Handbook (Beginner to Breeder)
by Martin A. Moe Jr.
(Dated basic general info, definitely not a first pick.



PH =)