A marine aquarium is an aquarium that keeps marine plants and animals in a contained. The conscientious marine aquarist, is presented in three parts. As a pragmatic, handson guide for beginning to intermediate hobbyists, the conscientious marine aquarist demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and. Bringing the ethics and curiosity of a marine ecol. Fenner 2001, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Now completely updated from cover to cover with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, the conscientious marine aquarist is the essential book for all new, intermediate, and serious marine aquarium keepers. The conscientious marine aquarist microcosm aquarium explorer.
Part i is devoted to demystifying the marine aquarium. Robert fenner starts with the basics and proceeds to give the reader the scientific background and advanced secrets of successful marine aquarium stewardship. Aquarium books, saltwater, reef aquariums, marine aquariums. The conscientious marine aquarist 2008 edition open. Conscientious marine aquarist hardcover bringing the ethics and curiosity of a marine ecologist to the home aquarium field, robert fenner pr. Apr 26, 2018 the above books are all fine books, and i personally purchased the saltwater aquarium for dummies when i started out 2 years ago to answer the question. Its a good idea to read books in your local library since some of them, imo, are more often full of too generic advice. A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Everyone knew bob fenner if you ever went to a pet conference or an aquarium club meeting or a hash run and bob was there, its almost certain that he took some time to grace you with his particular flavor of. Originally published in 1998 and penned by robert fenner, this book covers all the fundamentals and timetested techniques of marine. A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists. As a pragmatic, handson guide for beginning to intermediate hobbyists, the conscientious marine aquarist demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful, thriving slice of the tropical ocean. Now completely updated from cover to cover with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, the conscientious marine aquarist is the essential book for all new.
The conscientious marine aquarist, by robert fenner. Many people have preconceptions about marine fish tanks, feeling that theyre too expensive, too large, too complex, too difficult to maintain, too destructive to natural environments, or that the fish simply wont stay alive. Advanced marine aquarium techniques, by jay hemdal. The conscientious marine aquarist microcosm aquarium.
A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists by robert m. The conscientious marine aquarist is an excellent resource for any saltwater aquarium hobbyist. The conscientious marine aquarist elos aquarium uk. Bringing the ethics and curiosity of a marine ecologist to the home aquarium field, robert fenner provides new standards and fresh insights into the intelligent selection and care of captive saltwater fishes and invertebrates. I have bought numerous books over the internet on marine fish and was always disappointed. This is one of my alltime favorite books on marine aquarium keeping. Paletta the conscientious marine aquarist robert m. The conscientious marine aquarist, by robert fenner 2001 isbn 1890087025. Bob fenner will forever be missed reef builders the reef. Bob fenner macna 2018 the marine aquarium conference of. It is very comprehensive, without being too technical and great for novice salt water enthusiasts. When i first recieved this book i couldnt put it down. He was an educator and author of two dozen books and scores of articles. Drawing upon a lifetime of aquatic experience, marine biologist bob fenner demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful.
The conscientious marine aquarist 2nd edition by robert m. This indispensable guide spotlights scientific research performed by leading authorities that deals with various aspects of biology, ecology, systematics, and conservation. No list of essential marine aquarium reference materials would be complete without the conscientious marine aquarist, or cma as its known in hobby parlance. However, this would perhaps make the volume a bit unwieldy in size, and there are many existent books that provide this identification function, which could be paired with this volumes informative discussions of various groups and species. Calling bob fenner a legend is an understatement because even the legends looked up to the original conscientious marine aquarist. The conscientious marine aquarist is a book for beginners in the wonderful world of marine aquaria. The conscientious marine aquarist by robert fenner is a fantastic read.
Aug 12, 2019 the conscientious marine aquarist is an excellent resource for any saltwater aquarium hobbyist. Much like the tullock book, natural reef aquariums, the conscientious marine aquarist starts out with the basics of marine fish keeping. This is one of my all time favorite books on marine aquarium keeping. Oct 01, 1996 the conscientious marine aquarist book. Building a proper marine aquarium library by steven pro.
A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists 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. Bob fenner will forever be missed reef builders the. Bob is the author of the conscientious marine aquarist and has been a regular contributor to a number of aquarium publications, including freshwater and marine aquarium, tropical fish hobbyist, seascope, pet. You will probably reach for it first when problems arise or something appears in your marine tank. Apr 08, 2007 chapter 4 of the conscientious marine aquarist is all about water quality. Chapter 4 of the conscientious marine aquarist is all about water quality. The above books are all fine books, and i personally purchased the saltwater aquarium for dummies when i started out 2 years ago to answer the question. Jun 16, 2008 now completely updated from cover to cover with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, the conscientious marine aquarist is the essential book for all new, intermediate, and serious marine aquarium keepers in a musthave new edition. It encompasses the basics as to technology and husbandry in setting up and maintaining marine aquariums.
A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists microcosmt. A bestseller since it first published in 1998, this book is one of the bestrespected, timetested, handson marine aquarium books ever published. Most hobbyists know of bob from his book the conscientious marine aquarist, a book that i consider a candidate for the best book on the marine hobby ever. Many people have preconceptions about marine fish tanks, feeling that theyre too expensive, too large, too complex, too difficult to maintain, too destructive to natural environments, or. Most of the aquarium books mentioned here are worth reading. Best complete beginners book on saltwaterreef tanks. A quick reference guide julian sprung aquarium corals eric h. He concludes the chapter with a discussion of what ph is and how we can go about controlling it. Flash forward my first ever setup is on its way, and i literally picked that book up again to reread last night. I thought i would give barnes and noble a chance and see what their books were like. The conscientious marine aquarist 2008 edition open library. The conscientious marine aquarist is the book that stopped me from starting my first reef about 15 years ago made me realize i wasnt ready for the commitment and id just be harming animals. A bestseller since it first published in 1998, the conscientious marine aquarist is one of the bestrespected, timetested, handson marine aquarium books ever published. Please also note that this is not an exhaustive list of the authoritative books on the hobbyfor example, one book that i very much enjoyed reading and provided great information is the conscientious marine aquarist, by bob fenner.
These fish books and aquarium books are for both freshwater and saltwater aquarium hobbyists. They certainly point you in the right direction but the problem i found was most were written years ago and dont have the modern reef keeping methods and equipment we now use. This book is a serious contender for best marine aquarist book. Fenner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Known for his numerous publications, presentations and online resources, bob was a larger than life presence in the hobby. This book is a great starter book for people just getting into marine aquariums. His pragmatic, handsonguide demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and. The chapters go into detail about every aspect of the hobby from setting up a system, to lights, fish, waste management, etc. His seminal publication, the conscientious marine aquarist, remains a go to volume some two decades after its publication.
Every aquarist should have at least a shelf of aquarium books for the purpose of reference, howto and, of course, inspiration. Scientific books are not intended for the home aquarist, but can be excellent for identification and natural reef studies. The author takes great detail to explain about the need to create, maintain and keep a saltwater aquarium. Apr 22, 2016 the conscientious marine aquarist by robert m. Oct 21, 2008 a bestseller since it first published in 1998, the conscientious marine aquarist is one of the bestrespected, timetested, handson marine aquarium books ever published. A bestseller since it first published in 1998, the conscientious marine aquarist is one of the bestrespected, timetested, handson marine aquarium books ever.
His seminal publication, the conscientious marine aquarist. I cannot express the satisfaction out of reading this book. The complete idiots guide is one such mass market book. Dec 02, 2015 the conscientious marine aquarist, by robert fenner.
Fenner has been in the trade for many years and knows how to educate the inexperienced and experienced alike. Buy a cheap copy of the conscientious marine aquarist. Sep 01, 2008 however, this would perhaps make the volume a bit unwieldy in size, and there are many existent books that provide this identification function, which could be paired with this volumes informative discussions of various groups and species. Out of print books can be more difficult to find or may require you to visit directly to purchase from 3rd. He is a former marine science and aquariology instructor at the university of california and in the california state university system. Aquarium books for marine, corals of the world, saltwater and reef aquariums. Now completely updated from cover to cover with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, the conscientious marine aquarist is the essential book for all new, intermediate, and serious. Aquarium books and fish books aquarium fish information. Aquarium resources saltwater aquarium guide on sea and sky. A leading advocate for the responsible collection and care of wildcaught specimens, fenner starts with the basics. For the best price on aquarium books, marine aquarium books, reef books, and saltwater aquarium books be sure to shop at aquatic technology. The book closes with references, and about the author. Fenner the captive marine aquarium wayne shang complete encyclopedia of the saltwater aquarium nick dakin corals. The book is very informative on all aspects of marine aquarium involvement from industry practices to the nuts and bolts of aquarium function and maintenance, to.
The shipping time was great and the book was better than i ever expected,i highly reccommend this book for anyone just starting out with a new aquarium. His pragmatic, handsonguide demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful, thriving slice of the tropical ocean. This book was recommended reading by a local salt water specialty shop. I have a few important things that id like to make known re this list, and its relation to the citations found in this the conscientious marine aquarist book.
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