Saltwater Aquariums for Dummies

By Gregory Skomal, TFH Publications (1999)

Another book from the "dummy series", this saltwater aquarium book does a fairly good job of covering what you need to know about saltwater aquariums with some added humor. It touches on many topics but it leaves out one very important topic - live rock. Live rock is probably the best bio-filter for a marine tank but you won't find out about it in this book. There are a ton of pictures, but they are all black and white. The topics covered include:

Choosing the proper location for your aquarium
How to determine which aquarium filtration type you will need
How to set the right water temperature in your tank
How to properly light your tank
Picking the right accessories such as coral, plants, and ornaments
Finding the right mix of saltwater fish
How to check your salt level
Understanding the nitrogen cycle in saltwater aquariums

Saltwater Aquariums for Dummies does a fair job on educating the reader on saltwater aquariums and it is easy to read and understand. Because it did not discuss many topics at length, including live rock, we give this book 3 stars .

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