It encompasses the basics as to technology and husbandry in setting up and maintaining marine aquariums. He was an educator and author of two dozen books and scores of articles. The conscientious marine aquarist elos aquarium uk. No list of essential marine aquarium reference materials would be complete without the conscientious marine aquarist, or cma as its known in hobby parlance. Everyone knew bob fenner if you ever went to a pet conference or an aquarium club meeting or a hash run and bob was there, its almost certain that he took some time to grace you with his particular flavor of.
Bob fenner will forever be missed reef builders the. Most hobbyists know of bob from his book the conscientious marine aquarist, a book that i consider a candidate for the best book on the marine hobby ever. Bob fenner macna 2018 the marine aquarium conference of. A leading advocate for the responsible collection and care of wildcaught specimens, fenner starts with the basics. Apr 22, 2016 the conscientious marine aquarist by robert m. Known for his numerous publications, presentations and online resources, bob was a larger than life presence in the hobby. The book is very informative on all aspects of marine aquarium involvement from industry practices to the nuts and bolts of aquarium function and maintenance, to.
A bestseller since it first published in 1998, this book is one of the bestrespected, timetested, handson marine aquarium books ever published. Bob is the author of the conscientious marine aquarist and has been a regular contributor to a number of aquarium publications, including freshwater and marine aquarium, tropical fish hobbyist, seascope, pet. I thought i would give barnes and noble a chance and see what their books were like. A bestseller since it first published in 1998, the conscientious marine aquarist is one of the bestrespected, timetested, handson marine aquarium books ever published. The chapters go into detail about every aspect of the hobby from setting up a system, to lights, fish, waste management, etc. Apr 26, 2018 the above books are all fine books, and i personally purchased the saltwater aquarium for dummies when i started out 2 years ago to answer the question. Our books have been handchosen by people who not only know the aquarium hobby, but who also know what books are going to give the beginning, intermediate and advanced hobbyist the information they need to succeed.
They certainly point you in the right direction but the problem i found was most were written years ago and dont have the modern reef keeping methods and equipment we now use. Aquarium books, saltwater, reef aquariums, marine aquariums. Best complete beginners book on saltwaterreef tanks. The conscientious marine aquarist is the book that stopped me from starting my first reef about 15 years ago made me realize i wasnt ready for the commitment and id just be harming animals. Many people have preconceptions about marine fish tanks, feeling that theyre too expensive, too large, too complex, too difficult to maintain, too destructive to natural environments, or. Now completely updated from cover to cover with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, the conscientious marine aquarist is the essential book for all new, intermediate, and serious marine aquarium keepers. Now completely updated from cover to cover with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, the conscientious marine aquarist is the essential book for all new, intermediate, and serious.
Much like the tullock book, natural reef aquariums, the conscientious marine aquarist starts out with the basics of marine fish keeping. As a pragmatic, handson guide for beginning to intermediate hobbyists, the conscientious marine aquarist demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and. Originally published in 1998 and penned by robert fenner, this book covers all the fundamentals and timetested techniques of marine. His seminal publication, the conscientious marine aquarist.
I cannot express the satisfaction out of reading this book. Conscientious marine aquarist hardcover bringing the ethics and curiosity of a marine ecologist to the home aquarium field, robert fenner pr. Chapter 4 of the conscientious marine aquarist is all about water quality. The book closes with references, and about the author. You will probably reach for it first when problems arise or something appears in your marine tank. This is one of my alltime favorite books on marine aquarium keeping. Buy a cheap copy of the conscientious marine aquarist. The shipping time was great and the book was better than i ever expected,i highly reccommend this book for anyone just starting out with a new aquarium. 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. The conscientious marine aquarist 2008 edition open library. Aquarium resources saltwater aquarium guide on sea and sky. Fenner has been in the trade for many years and knows how to educate the inexperienced and experienced alike. As a pragmatic, handson guide for beginning to intermediate hobbyists, the conscientious marine aquarist demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful, thriving slice of the tropical ocean. Bob fenner was a lifelong aquarist with an active and continuing involvement in the academic, journalistic, trade, and hobbyist sides of aquarium keeping.
His pragmatic, handsonguide demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful, thriving slice of the tropical ocean. Calling bob fenner a legend is an understatement because even the legends looked up to the original conscientious marine aquarist. A bestseller since it first published in 1998, the conscientious marine aquarist is one of the bestrespected, timetested, handson marine aquarium books ever. Now completely updated from cover to cover with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, the conscientious marine aquarist is the essential book for all new. Oct 01, 1996 the conscientious marine aquarist book. Sep 01, 2008 however, this would perhaps make the volume a bit unwieldy in size, and there are many existent books that provide this identification function, which could be paired with this volumes informative discussions of various groups and species. The conscientious marine aquarist is an excellent resource for any saltwater aquarium hobbyist. Fenner 2001, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
For the best price on aquarium books, marine aquarium books, reef books, and saltwater aquarium books be sure to shop at aquatic technology. Most of the aquarium books mentioned here are worth reading. The conscientious marine aquarist is a book for beginners in the wonderful world of marine aquaria. When i first recieved this book i couldnt put it down. However, this would perhaps make the volume a bit unwieldy in size, and there are many existent books that provide this identification function, which could be paired with this volumes informative discussions of various groups and species. The author takes great detail to explain about the need to create, maintain and keep a saltwater aquarium. The conscientious marine aquarist, is presented in three parts. Advanced marine aquarium techniques, by jay hemdal.
I have a few important things that id like to make known re this list, and its relation to the citations found in this the conscientious marine aquarist book. Its a good idea to read books in your local library since some of them, imo, are more often full of too generic advice. Aquarium books for marine, corals of the world, saltwater and reef aquariums. Flash forward my first ever setup is on its way, and i literally picked that book up again to reread last night. The conscientious marine aquarist microcosm aquarium. His seminal publication, the conscientious marine aquarist, remains a go to volume some two decades after its publication. Robert fenner starts with the basics and proceeds to give the reader the scientific background and advanced secrets of successful marine aquarium stewardship.
Aquarium books and fish books aquarium fish information. This book is a serious contender for best marine aquarist book. The conscientious marine aquarist 2nd edition by robert m. Every aquarist should have at least a shelf of aquarium books for the purpose of reference, howto and, of course, inspiration. Dec 02, 2015 the conscientious marine aquarist, by robert fenner. This is one of my all time favorite books on marine aquarium keeping. This book is a great starter book for people just getting into marine aquariums. Apr 08, 2007 chapter 4 of the conscientious marine aquarist is all about water quality. Part i is devoted to demystifying the marine aquarium. It is very comprehensive, without being too technical and great for novice salt water enthusiasts. Fenner the captive marine aquarium wayne shang complete encyclopedia of the saltwater aquarium nick dakin corals.
He concludes the chapter with a discussion of what ph is and how we can go about controlling it. The conscientious marine aquarist by robert fenner is a fantastic read. I have bought numerous books over the internet on marine fish and was always disappointed. A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists microcosmt. Bringing the ethics and curiosity of a marine ecol. The conscientious marine aquarist microcosm aquarium explorer. Many people have preconceptions about marine fish tanks, feeling that theyre too expensive, too large, too complex, too difficult to maintain, too destructive to natural environments, or that the fish simply wont stay alive. His pragmatic, handsonguide demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and. A marine aquarium is an aquarium that keeps marine plants and animals in a contained. A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Bob fenner will forever be missed reef builders the reef.
Jun 16, 2008 now completely updated from cover to cover with brand new text, a fresh design, and updated photography, the conscientious marine aquarist is the essential book for all new, intermediate, and serious marine aquarium keepers in a musthave new edition. The above books are all fine books, and i personally purchased the saltwater aquarium for dummies when i started out 2 years ago to answer the question. Paletta the conscientious marine aquarist robert m. Aug 12, 2019 the conscientious marine aquarist is an excellent resource for any saltwater aquarium hobbyist. Bringing the ethics and curiosity of a marine ecologist to the home aquarium field, robert fenner provides new standards and fresh insights into the intelligent selection and care of captive saltwater fishes and invertebrates. Drawing upon a lifetime of aquatic experience, marine biologist bob fenner demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful. This indispensable guide spotlights scientific research performed by leading authorities that deals with various aspects of biology, ecology, systematics, and conservation. Oct 21, 2008 a bestseller since it first published in 1998, the conscientious marine aquarist is one of the bestrespected, timetested, handson marine aquarium books ever published. These fish books and aquarium books are for both freshwater and saltwater aquarium hobbyists.
A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists. The complete idiots guide is one such mass market book. Building a proper marine aquarium library by steven pro. A commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists by robert m. Fenner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He is a former marine science and aquariology instructor at the university of california and in the california state university system. The conscientious marine aquarist, by robert fenner 2001 isbn 1890087025. Please also note that this is not an exhaustive list of the authoritative books on the hobbyfor example, one book that i very much enjoyed reading and provided great information is the conscientious marine aquarist, by bob fenner. The conscientious marine aquarist, by robert fenner. Out of print books can be more difficult to find or may require you to visit directly to purchase from 3rd.
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