The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Vol. 1 provides a fascinating look at the natural history of coral reefs, which forms the foundation for understanding reef ecology and its practical application in closed system aquaria. Aquarium keepers will appreciate the wealth of information and beautiful illustrations.
Special emphasis on reef construction, zoogeography, marine algae, and microbiology affords an invaluable tool for designing an ecologically responsible system and spares you heartbreaking, costly mistakes.
Contents:
- Natural Coral Reefs
- Zoogeography
- A Coral Reef in the Aquarium
- Setting up and Decorating the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium
- Modern Coral Reef Aquaria
- The Break in Period
- Live Rock in the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium
- Light in the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium
- Temperature Control in the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium
- Water for the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium
- Biochemical Processes in the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium
- Filtration, Water Maintenance and Hydrotechnology for the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium
- Algae
- Marine Aquaristics and Nature Conservation
