The Coral Reef Aquarium - Volume 1

BlurbThis fantastically illustrated guide by Dr Dieter Brockmann is an excellent guide to setting up and running a functioning marine aquarium. This book is a practical and clear step-by-step guide to setting up and running a functioning marine aquarium system. It also conveys the fascination and diversity of seawater aquariums and arouses enthusiasm for this branch of vivaristics.From the contents:- the coral reef in nature and in the aquarium- the seawater aquarium and its basic technical equipment- the preparation of seawater, the most important water parameters, their control and maintenance- setting up and starting up a seawater aquarium- the first fish and invertebrates for a seawater aquarium, acclimatisation and feeding Table of contents Contents Foreword Coral reef habitatSeawater aquarium habitatThe aquarium, size, surface suction, location, design of the external rear wall, complete system or modular principle, setting up the aquariumBasic technical equipment of the marine aquarium, lighting, flow¿ filtration, temperature: Heating and cooling, additional units, the ozone unit, UV lampThe seawater, density, preparation of the seawater, topping up evaporated water, partial water changesThe most important water values, their control and maintenance¿ Water analyses using ICP-OES, pH value, buffer capacity, carbonate hardness and alkalinity, calcium content, dosing of trace elementsSystem aquariumsSetting up and commissioning the aquarium,Step 1: Selecting and setting up the aquariumStep 2: Installing the technologyStep 3: Decorating the aquariumStep 4: Filling with seawaterStep 5: "Inoculating" the aquarium and final decoration with "living stones"Step 6: Start-up phaseThe first animals for the saltwater aquariumBuying: captive-bred or wild-caught?FamiliarisationFeeding fish and invertebratesThe first fishThe first invertebratesLiterature Index

The Seawater Atlas Volume 3 describes invertebrates 592 pages 621 photos hardback Author Dr Harry Erhardt and Dr Horst Moosleitner Publisher Mergus The Marine Atlas Volume 3 presents further species of invertebrates that were not yet included in Volumes 1 and 2. The focus is on: Mussels, ink snails, hair stars, sea stars and brittle stars as well as sea urchins, sea cucumbers, sea bristle worms and tunicates. Recognised scientists have contributed responsibly to the identification and systematic classification of the respective animal groups.

NTV - Sea urchins in a marine aquarium 64 pages Format: 14.8 x 21 cm 82 colour photos Drawings Author Daniel Knop Species by species, the books in this series introduce you to the most popular marine aquarium inhabitants. Each volume provides easy-to-understand information about a specific group of aquarium inhabitants, explains their biology and describes how to keep them. Experts with many years of experience provide detailed, practical care instructions, and you will find all the information you need for successful keeping.

The Seawater Atlas Volume 4 describes invertebrates 1216 pages 1000 photos hardback Author Dr Harry Erhardt and Hans A. Baensch Publisher Mergus The variety of shapes, colours and species of invertebrates in the sea is huge. The Marine Water Atlas Volume 4 presents further species of invertebrates that have not yet been recorded in more than 1000 colour pictures. The volume begins with the sponges and ends with the tunicates. Not only aquarists will find a wealth of information here, but also divers, snorkellers and beach walkers as well as all those who are interested in marine life.

The Seawater Atlas Volume 2 describes invertebrates 736 pages 675 photos hardback Author Dr Harry Erhardt and Dr Horst Moosleitner Mergus Seawater Atlas Volume 2 deals with invertebrates, from sponges, stony and leather corals to nudibranchs. More than 600 species are presented in over 670 photos. The diversity in form and colour, the habits and needs of invertebrates in the aquarium and in nature are vividly presented in pictures and text. Divers and aquarists will find this a successful work. Seawater Atlas Volumes 2 and 3 form a single unit.