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A real cornerstone of the hobby. Buy this book! | The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists | Robert M. Fenner

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	• The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists Robert M. Fenner TFH Publications, 2001 - 432 pages average customer review:based on 86 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Marine aquaria for both scientifically oriented and laymen alike

I had my first salt water tank in 1964 when coral was skeletal only but the fish were still beautiful, a french angel and a clown. I wish Bob Fenner's book had been available then although all the relatively recent technological advances would wait for invention. The book really squeezes the information needed for anyone to start a fish only or a reef tank without becoming text-like. Fenner manages to get everything in with a clear and often amusing style. This book is really a must for anyone trying to wade through what might seem like the massive detail of fish/reef keeping. Well done.

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Best marine aquarium book!

I saw this book as one of the most highly listed books on Amazon, and was a little hesitant at first. I mean a list price of 70 dollars? Thats a bunch for a non-textbook kind of book. So I saw it in the local book store and I saw why it is so much- its HUGE and hardcover, and wow are there a ton of pics! So, I came home and ordered it, and have been reading this book straight through for about a week now and just finished it.

Did I mention that this book is HUGE?? Its the most in-depth marine book I've read so far- and very very well written. Don't let the title fool you- this isn't some hippy-dippy lets save the environment book- although the author does mention ways you can be a smart consumer like stay away from cyanide poisoned fishes. Its mostly, heres the deal with marine tanks and how to keep them alive and well. I would recommend this book for saltwater newbies and old salts alike- I am definitely proud to have this book on my shelf and I'm sure will come back to reference it for years to come.

Now, you probably don't have to read this book cover-to-cover as I did, as it has separate chapters for setting up tanks, care, and chapters on specific fish and inverts. I read it through because, well, I'm a nerd, and I love learning about new things.

All and all, if there was one book for a saltwater fishkeeper to invest their money into, this book would be it. Also, it is a great companion with the New Marine Aquarium book.

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A real cornerstone of the hobby. Buy this book!

Much praise has been heaped on this book and deservedly so, it is OUTSTANDING. I will simply say that it is extremely informative, beautifully illustrated and the ethical view point of the author is spot on. Buy this book even if you're only toying with the idea of getting a salt water aquarium!

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No Contest...

If your thinking about buying or already have a saltwater aquarium and don't have this book, you don't have the most comprehensive book available on the subject. Buy it already...

Very good resource for price, with some outdated info.

An aquarist with years of experience recommended this book to me. He said he still uses this as a reference. The updated version was 10x more expensive so I thought I would try this one out. Author provides history to keeping marine life, and much of the information is relevant now. I think updates in lighting are not covered here but that is about it.

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Drawing upon a lifetime of aquatic experience, marine biologist Bob Fenner demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful, thriving slice of the tropical ocean. A leading advocate for the responsible collection and care of wild-caught specimens, Fenner starts with the basics and proceeds to give the reader the scientific background and expert-level secrets to being a smarter consumer, better reef steward, and more successful marine aquarium keeper.