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"Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species"

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One of the best captive care aquarium fish information books to have!

"Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species" by Scott W. Michael

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"Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species" authored by Scott W. Michael profiles over 500 of the most popularly kept species in saltwater aquariums. We have had this book since it was first published and find it to be an invaluable resource we continually refer to. This is a quick and easy to use reference guide that is full of need-to-know captive care, feeding and much more information that makes it a must-have book for all hobbyists and professionals.
  • Description: 448 pages with full color photographs throughout. Each fish pictured and profiled includes the following information: Scientific name, common name(s), maximum length, range, minimum aquarium size, foods and feeding, aquarium suitability, reef aquarium compatibility, and captive care advice.
  • Price: Moderate range.
  • Publisher: T.F.H. Publications; Co-published by Microcosm Ltd. (1999; Paperback).
If you want simple but concise identification and captive care profile information to help with selecting marine fishes for your saltwater aquarium or reef tank system you should buy "Marine Fishes", as well as the PocketExpert Guide series companion book "Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species".

About the Author: As an underwater photographer for many years, Scott W. Michael is highly regarded as one of the world's foremost authorities on the behavior and care of reef fishes in aquarium systems. He regularly contributes articles to "Aquarium Fish Magazine", as well as having served as a scientific consultant to National Geographic Explorer and the Discovery Channel. He is the author of other popular books, such as "Reef Sharks & Rays of the World" (Sea Challengers), "Aquarium Sharks & Rays", and the "Reef Fishes" series.

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