A PocketExpert Guide series book, "Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species" authored by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. profiles over 500 of the most popularly kept species in the saltwater hobby. Just like this book's companion guide, "Marine Fishes", the Quick Finder common name animal index makes it easy to quickly locate invertebrates you want to know about, look at a pictures and get captive care, feeding and much more need-to-know advice about them. This is a must-have simple but concise invertebrate identification, selection and care information guide that all hobbyists should have.
- Description: 448 pages with 450 full color photographs.
- Price: Moderate range.
- Publisher: T.F.H Publications, and co-published by Microcosm Ltd. (2004; Paperback)
There are several types of profiles in this book. Large invertebrate groups that have many species like the sea anemones, snails, soft and large-polyped stony corals include an overall introductory profile about the group as a whole, and then some of most popular individual species are spotlighted. Other invertebrates are profiled by Genus spp. groupings, with a few being individually spotlighted as well.
All invertebrates pictured and profiled in this book include details on the following information: Scientific name, common name(s), maximum size, range, minimum aquarium size, lighting, foods and feeding, aquarium suitability/reef aquarium compatibility, and captive care advice.
