The conscientious marine aquarist

Good condition, may have yellow highlights and underlining. Bringing the ethics and curiosity of a marine ecologist to the home aquarium field, robert fenner. The marine aquarist roundtable of sacramento or mars would like to welcome you to our clubs website. Equipment needed covers every aspect of equipment choices. The sharks are a little bit dopey, and by the time they spurred themselves into action the box fish had eaten all the food. With great sadness that we learnt of the passing of another marine aquarist heavyweight robert bob fenner. Bicolor parrotfish, bicolour parrotfish cetoscarus bicolor. Advanced marine aquarium techniques, by jay hemdal. The conscientious marine aquarist microcosm aquarium explorer. Aquarist magazine, purveyor of fine articles on all things fishkeeping. Wetwebmedia, aquarium, pond, marine and freshwater fish, reef. One of my favorite, and most disturbing is the issue of real seawater versus synthetic mixes. The conscientious marine aquarist microcosm aquarium. A bestseller since it first published in 1998, the conscientious marine aquarist is one of the bestrespected, timetested, handson marine aquarium books ever published.

Brackish water fishes, by frank schafer isbn 393602782x. If you are new here, there are a few things that we would like to let you know about mars and what we have to offer. Bringing the ethics and curiosity of a marine ecol. Fenner has been in the trade for many years and knows how to educate the inexperienced and experienced alike. The body is brown with creamcolored or white longitudinal bands. Wetwebmedia, aquarium, pond, marine and freshwater fish. 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. 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. Bob is considered to be one of the pioneers of marine aquarium keeping and a champion of the ethical, sustainable collection and husbandry of aquatic animals. 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. Aquarist article about aquarist by the free dictionary. A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists microcosmt.

Conscientious marine aquarist pdf get file conscientious marine aquarist pdf. He concludes the chapter with a discussion of what. The conscientious marine aquarist this book, written by robert m. Although i am nostalgic of the first roberts work, the second robert blazed a trail of relevant and intelligent information that guided us all to become better. Care species conscientious aquarist restricted entry. It is very comprehensive, without being too technical and great for novice salt water enthusiasts. 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.

A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists by fenner, robert m. Apr 08, 2007 chapter 4 of the conscientious marine aquarist is all about water quality. Right next to it are both editions of the conscientious marine aquarist. 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. The care designation is a designation used by blue zoo aquatics to indicate that we have elected to selfregulate the sale of this animal either because of the species status in the wild or its general unsuitability for the majority of home aquaria. He has been a speaker and judge at many aquarium conferences and events. Bob fenner was a lifelong aquarist with an active and continuing involvement in the academic, journalistic, trade, and hobbyist sides of aquarium keeping. I have been an aquarist for years, engulfing nearly every text on the subject. Fenner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Apr 22, 2016 the conscientious marine aquarist by robert m. 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. A bestseller since it first published in 1998, this book is one of the bestrespected, timetested, handson marine aquarium books ever published. Part i is devoted to demystifying the marine aquarium. As a pragmatic, handson guide for beginning to intermediate hobbyists, the conscientious marine aquarist demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and. A leading advocate for the responsible collection and care of wildcaught specimens. Drawing upon a lifetime of aquatic experience, marine biologist bob fenner demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful. Demystifying the marine aquarium discusses all of the components of a marine aquarium. Plotosus lineatus can reach a maximum length of 32 cm in. A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists 4. Buy a cheap copy of the conscientious marine aquarist. Plotosus lineatus, common name striped eel catfish, is a species of eeltail catfishes belonging to the family plotosidae. You will probably reach for it first when problems arise or something appears in your marine tank. 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.

The conscientious marine aquarist elos aquarium uk. When i first recieved this book i couldnt put it down. This indispensable guide spotlights scientific research performed by leading authorities that deals with various aspects of biology, ecology, systematics, and conservation. Because blue zoo aquatics commonly works with public aquaria, researchers and advanced. I have kept marine life since 1970 and have a signed copy of straughans saltwater aquarium in the home. 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 dealer, and several foreign hobbyist and business periodicals. His landmark book, the conscientious marine aquarist, is one of the bestselling aquarium titles of all time, with more than 100,000 copies in print. 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. A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists. Flash forward my first ever setup is on its way, and i literally picked that book up again to reread last night. Oct 01, 1996 the conscientious marine aquarist book. This book was recommended reading by a local salt water specialty shop. The scientific name of the infecting organism is amyloodinium ocellatum. He concludes the chapter with a discussion of what ph is and how we can go about controlling it.

Marine velvet disease is one of the most common diseases that affects marine aquarium fish. Chapter 4 of the conscientious marine aquarist is all about water quality. The book closes with references, and about the author. The conscientious marine aquarist 2008 edition open. Free pdf download transfer system much greater realism. Topics covered in the conscientious marine aquarist. A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists by robert m. Skype does not guarantee that you will be able to use your skype credit balance to purchase all products. The conscientious marine aquarist by robert fenner is a fantastic read.

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 most striking feature of this species is in the fins, in fact the second dorsal, caudal. Aquarium resources saltwater aquarium guide on sea and sky. Fenner is a lifelong aquarist with an active and continuing involvement in the academic, journalistic, trade, and hobbyist sides of aquarium keeping. It touches on a variety of different topics such as ecology, conservation, and ecosystems, and appeals to anyone who is considering fostering marine animals in a saltwater tank. This is the marine bible everyone should start with. I also find myself returning to it to refresh my memory on certain topics. He is a former marine science and aquariology instructor at the university of california and in the california state university system. It encompasses the basics as to technology and husbandry in setting up and maintaining marine aquariums. The conscientious marine aquarist, is presented in three parts. A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.