The New Reef Aquarium: Setup, Care and Compatibility (+ Free Bonus Material) (Aquatic Experts)
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Do You Want To Know The Secrets To Setting Up And Keeping A Beautiful Coral Reef Aquarium?
There are few things more relaxing than watching a living reef aquarium filled with bright, exotic, colorful fish. Your eyes are soon transfixed on the breath-taking corals with their mind-blowing colors and endless shapes. Imagine… having your own living reef, it is the ultimate hobby and a spectacular achievement.
Expert Teacher To create a thriving living reef takes the right equipment, knowledge, compatible livestock and routine care. Over 25 years of working with reefs Laurren Schmoyer has discovered many hidden secrets and has finally created a blue print to help you build your own amazing living reef aquarium! His book is packed with pictures to guide you through each step in creating, stocking and caring for your reef. To get you started, you will learn what essential equipment is needed.
The Secret to Stacking Live Rock You will learn that the foundation of a reef aquarium is live rock, just like is found in the ocean reefs. We stack live rock in aquarium reefs to create caves and crevices as well as shelves are to place corals upon. You will soon learn the hidden techniques to creating your own rockwork masterpiece.
The Success Principles Are Revealed This book shows a step-by-step process for assembling a reef aquarium. Follow these steps to expertly set up your reef. Once it is assembled and water is added, the aquarium will go through a biological process called “The Nitrogen Cycle” which is thoroughly explained, along with more essential information on water quality.
Selecting Compatible Fish There are hundreds of species of beautiful saltwater fish available to hobbyists. But, how do you know which are safe to add to a reef aquarium?
In this book you will find lists of brightly-colored fish which are safe to use in a reef.
The Crowning Jewels The addition of live corals can transform an ordinary saltwater fish aquarium into a beautiful, vibrant underwater world. Corals are available in nearly every color imaginable and in a huge variety of shapes and sizes. Choosing compatible corals takes knowledge which this book delivers.
This book follows through by telling you the best techniques to acclimate your livestock, foods and feeding strategies, how to care for your reef, and much more.
You Too Can Get Expert Results You are about to start an amazing adventure. Mixing corals, invertebrates and fish from all over the world is both a skill and an art. This book will give YOU the confidence and knowledge to create your own underwater masterpiece.
To ensure your success you’ll receive Valuable Bonuses
>>> Inside this book are links to 2 Free Bonuses <<<
Bonus 1 – A special report on “Tips and Solutions for New Reef Hobbyists”. Timely information regarding live rock, filtered water, stocking and care
Bonus 2 – Helpful tracking forms with instruction to keep track of livestock, water test results and more.
If you’re serious about wanting to create your own gorgeous, living slice of the ocean, then you need to order a copy of “The New Reef Aquarium: Setup, Care and Compatibility” today! Scroll to the top of the page and click the “Add to Cart button” now.
Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 17, 2014)
Language : English
Paperback : 266 pages
ISBN-10 : 1502413396
ISBN-13 : 978-1502413390
Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
Customers say
Customers find this book a good guide for beginners to learn about setting up a new reef tank. They find the content informative and easy to understand, with illustrations that break down complex information. The book provides advice on which fish and corals are best choices for their new reefs. It offers a variety of hardy fish and corals and a thorough discussion of common reef animals. Many customers consider it a great value for the price. However, some readers feel the black-and-white pictures make it difficult to compare fish in black and white. Opinions differ on the clarity of the writing, with some finding it clear and concise, while others feel it’s vague and generic.
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Kevin –
Packed with Great Information!
Anyone looking to start or maintain a reef tank should read this book â it is exactly what I needed! Packed with simple steps to follow for setting up a reef aquarium and even explains how to care for a reef tank as it grows. It also explains which fish and corals are the best choices to keep in your new reef. There is so much to know and this book breaks it down and takes you through every step. I highly recommend this book and have no doubt my tank will flourish with my new understanding as long as I follow the steps provided!
Jeffrey S McCurdy –
Excellent Beginning Reef Book
I had the pleasure of visiting Laurren’s aquarium store and it was impressive with its huge selection of live corals, saltwater fish and equipment. I like that this book is written from his years of personal experience giving beginning hobbyists and even seasoned hobbyists the guidance they need to keep a SUCCESSFUL reef tank. The book is very clear and even tough subjects like water chemistry are easy to understand. This is a MUST READ for those interested in starting a reef aquarium.
Gagdet Man –
Good book for starting a reef but free bonuses is not available
I was really exicited when I noticed in book free bonuses for logging information. But when I went to site included in this book, it was missing the link. The book is from 2014, so maybe it just a old and link is gone. I was going to give it 3, but decided to change it to 4.I guess the best way is to create my own logs in excel or word. I try some written ones and just too messy.
anon –
Good content, terrible photos
The information in this book is very good. A thorough discussion of common reef animals–their behavior and requirements–is especially useful to beginners. The book’s major downfall is the extremely low-quality grayscale photos that are used. Frustratingly, the book references these images as if they were in color saying things like, “note the blue and red stripes” or “the pump is outlined in lime green.” If you do read this book, have a computer nearby so you can Google images of each animal as you go along. The book is also riddled with poor grammar and typos, adding to an already amateurish feel that is incongruent with the $20 price tag. These criticisms aside, I do not regret my purchase, because the information is quality, and this will be a valuable reference for me in the near future as I build my first reef tank. In summary, then, the content is excellent, the presentation is poor, the overall value is fair.
Sister Mary Agnes –
crystal clear instructions for a beginner who wants to be successful
I am not new to aquariums, but I am new to the saltwater/ reef aquarium hobby. Like many others, I have read several books on the topic over the past few months. But I have referred to none of the others as often and as successfully as to this one. Laurren Schmoyer writes simply, clearly and concisely. He explains the reasons behind everything that you need to do and gives you step by step instructions on how to do it. He explains the various options and choices that are out there for things like filtration, lighting, protein skimmers, etc. He gives photos and descriptions of the corals that would make good choices for beginners, and also the invertebrates and fish that will be compatible with them and with each other. His checklists are extremely valuable for a beginner.Because of this book I have been able to go into aquarium stores and ask intelligent questions and have some confidence that I know what I am talking about. Since it’s an electronic book it’s in my pocket all the time, and I often pull it out when I am in stores. I have learned another trick too. If you want more detail on a topic, try googling “Laurren Schmoyer” AND “whatever that other aquarium topic is.” He’s written lots of articles on the internet which have also been very helpful, and which have led me in my quest for the right vendors that I want to use.The other books I read probably would not have convinced me that I actually could build a reef aquarium and be successful. This book did because it is simple and straightforward and not overwhelming. As proof, I now have a flourishing 29 gallon fish and live rock aquarium with one soft coral that was given to me as a gift. Fish, invertebrates and coral are all doing great! This is my practice tank–the future quarantine tank. The reel reef will be 175 gallons and will take a few months to build. I plan to come back and share my thoughts again when that aquarium is built and stabilized!
Verl –
Great condition and price point.
This a good reference book to aid reef keeping hobbyist.
jean –
Wonderful Book
This is my second book I have bought by the author. Like the first it is straightforward, easy to follow and understand. It has a lot of valuable information but it is not too overwhelming. The best part to me is the advice and variety of hardy fish and corals and what to feed them. This book is perfect for anyone wanting to start and keep a reef aquarium.
John Nelson –
Good basic book on reef aquariums
Good basic book on reef aquariums. I was hoping to find a book with the newest techniques in reef tank science, but it really doesn’t go there, but instead focuses on the basics. Honestly, my ten year old reef tank books say the same things. I don’t understand why some of the review say the book’s pictures are in black and white, mine are all color and my book is digital.
Miss Shan –
I decided that I would start a marine tank last June and this was one of the first things I bought. I found it very interesting, good set out only one thing it would have been nice to have coloured photos inside the book.
Gaspar –
This book is very clear and you will enjoy reading it as provides a lot of information for the beginners and also for advanced aquarists as the author has a great experience and has been able to transmit to the reader in an easy way. There is so much useful information and it is written so well that I enjoy very much reading it.Gaspar
Steven Porritt –
I agree with many other readers that this is very clearly written and gives great tips and information. Congratulations Laurren.
Sergio –
El libro da una explicacion amplia sobre la acuariofilia marina, aunque algunos conceptos ya esten un poco anticuados, pero en general es interesante para principiantes
Ozz –
A great book for beginners with enough detail and depth to start planning for your 1st or next reef aquarium.