Overall, this book is a resource for all levels of the aquarium trade and hobby. Collectors, livestock wholesalers and their intermediaries will benefit from knowing what is available that is suitable for use from their locale. And they and the consumers purchasing such life will understand better what their choices are and what their chance of keeping that livestock alive is. Most everyone is shocked to find out that few collectors are aquarists, and that a "Catch 22" exists in providing organisms that would/will be of very great interest (think of the Banggai Cardinal, Pterapogon kauderni) that don’t get collected, though they’re hardy, beautiful, even easy to catch, simply because no demand exists... and no one will ever ask for because they’ve never seen them! Offered are several suggested species, indeed whole families that have gone unconsidered for aquarium use.

A Fishwatcher's Guide to The Saltwater Aquarium Fishes of the World

Fenner, Robert M.

Wet Web Media

Marine Aquarium Algae, Control

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Anemones are amongst the most iconic of marine life. Try imagining a reef system, reef television show, or fish store without anemones. Hard to do, isn't it? Anemones are seemingly ubiquitous fixtures in all these. Sea Anemones are also near the very top of livestock groups being easily killed; know that the vast majority of specimens aquarists try only live days to a few weeks in hobbyists care. The great shame is that the majority of these losses could be prevented by simple practices, through knowledge proffered here that is readily available regarding their captive husbandry. After decades of working in the ornamental aquatics trade; spanning collecting these animals, retailing them; keeping them in service account tanks… and the past twenty years aiding others through our website, WetWebMedia.com, I have decided (as in nothing is decided till it’s done) to produce this written work detailing the gross to minor errors that to date result in mass mortality of Anemones. As you will find, the problems with Anemone keeping are diverse and several. From a too-often lack of patience in their removal (tearing of the foot/pedicle) in the wild and along through the chain of custody; through foolish lack of provision for their basic needs in terms of light, circulation, water quality, nutrition; as well as errors in mis-stocking/incomplete acclimation and placement with inappropriate tankmates… all will be revealed here.

Success With Anemones: Doing what it takes to keep Anemones healthy long-term (Aquarium Success)

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists

Drawing upon a lifetime of aquatic experience, marine biologist Bob Fenner demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful, thriving slice of the tropical ocean. A leading advocate for the responsible collection and care of wild-caught specimens, Fenner starts with the basics and proceeds to give the reader the scientific background and expert-level secrets to being a smarter consumer, better reef steward, and more successful marine aquarium keeper.

Microcosm, Ltd.

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