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Reef Secrets: Starting Right, Selecting Fishes Invertebrates, Advanced Biotope Techniques
by: Alf Jacob Nilsen, et al. |
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- ISBN13: 9781890087678
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Published: 2003-01
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5 stars. Educational
This book has been a huge help in planning a marine aquarium. I knew very little about saltwater aquariums and needed a good reference guide, if not just a crutch, in planning my outfit. Its been more than helpful. I'm sure the book will always be in my aquarium cabinet for future help and referencing.
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5 stars. Reef Secrets makes sense
What a great cut-to-the-chase reference for the reef hobiest. The selection guide is very helpful, especially if you are concerned about compatability or just want to develop a specific region in your own reef tank.
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3 stars. Interesting, but ...
As a beginning reef aquarist, I enjoyed reading this book, but I am not sure it is a practical book for the novice.
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br /Some of the advice it gives seems designed for the advanced hobbiest who has little need for the book. For example, it advises no more than about a 10% water change each year. That is probably enough for an established, well-maintained aquarium in service for a couple of years already, but I doubt it is a regime suitable for someone just starting.
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br / The authors' advise seems to defy conventional wisdom in other areas. The suggested Ph paramaters, for example, vary from anything I have seen elsewhere. Perhaps that's why they are called reef "secrets". Or perhaps they are just "typos"
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br / Interestingly, the book presents a photo of what it bills as one of the finest amateur marine aquariums anywhere. I went on-line to learn more about that system and learned that the owner has a maintenance regime and water paramaters at odds with the recommendations in this book!
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br / Still, all in all, an enjoyable and well-informed read. It's just not a suitable "how to" book for most of us. On the other hand, the section at the end on species selection was very useful.
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4 stars. Very good book for beginners
Very good for beginners. Covers all important topics. Very simple language, without technical jargon which is often overwhelming people who just starting with hobby. Very nice stocking guide and chapter about biotops which is not found often in similar position.
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br /I recommend it to anyone who thinks to start with reefkeeping hobby.
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5 stars. Excellent
Loved it! Has some of the best reefing information available, without the over-technical mumbo jumbo! The stocking guide is excellent; just lacking on a few species.
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