The third book in Scott W. Michael's highly acclaimed "Reef Fishes Series", this book continues on by profiling two more of the most-loved groups of reef fishes of interest to marine hobbyists, Angelfishes and Butterflyfishes, along with ten other popular fish families. Loaded with dazzling full-color photographs, important fish family and species profile and captive care information, "Reef Fishes - Volume 3" is a must-have complimentary book to have in this series.
- Description - 344 pages with more than 700 new identification photographs (species, color morphs, geographical variants, and juvenile forms).
- Price - Moderate range.
- Publisher - T.H.F. Publications; Co-Published by Microcosm Ltd.
- ISBN # 1890087696 (Hardcover; 2004) -- Important Quick Tip
Representing more than a decade of research, writing, and underwater photography by Scott, and including major photographic works contributed by Fred Bavendam, John P. Hoover, Rudie H. Kuiter, Dr. John E. Randall, Roger Steene, and Takamasa Tonozuka, "Reef Fishes - Volume 3" provides authoritative coverage on a vast array of spectacular species most popular with aquarists. It contains information on their social behaviors, food habits, modes of reproduction, biology, recommended aquarium size, aquarium suitability ratings, expert advice from Scott for keeping them alive and healthy in saltwater aquariums, and much more.
Containing accounts on two of the most-admired families in the coral fish realm, Angelfishes (Pomacanthidae), and Butterflyfishes (Chaetodontidae), others family groups profiled in this book include:
- Remoras (Echeneidae)
Jacks, Scads & Pompanos (Carangidae)
Snappers (Lutjanidae)
Fusiliers (Caesionidae)
Sweetlips & Grunts (Haemulidae)
Whiptails & Spinecheeks (Nemipteridae)
Drums & Croakers (Sciaenidae)
Goatfishes (Mullidae)
Sweepers (Pempheridae)
Monoa (Monodactylidae)
We highly recommend "Reef Fishes - Volume 3: Angelfishes & Butterflyfishes PLUS Ten More Aquarium Fish Families With Expert Captive Care Advice For The Marine Aquarist" as an excellent addition for anyone collecting this series, as well as for saltwater aquarium and reef keepers that may have or are planning to keep any of the fish covered in this book.
~ Debbie & Stan Hauter
About the Author: A coral reef researcher, one of the world's leading underwater reef photographers, a lifelong marine fishkeeper and former aquarium store owner, Scott W. Michael is highly regarded as an authoritive expert on the behavior and care of reef fishes. He is a regular contributor and columnist for Aquarium Fish Magazine, and has served as a scientific consultant to National Geographic Explorer and the Discovery Channel. Other popular books he has authored include "Reef Sharks and Rays of the World", "Aquarium Sharks & Rays", and the bestselling "Marine Fishes" PocketExpert Guide.
Read More "Series" Reviews
- "Reef Fishes - Volume 1: A Guide To Their Identification, Behavior, and Captive Care" (Guide Review)
- "Reef Fishes - Volume 1" (Don Carner Review)
- "Reef Fishes - Volume 2: Basslets, Dottybacks & Hawkfishes PLUS Seven More Aquarium Fish Families..."
