The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Volume 1

The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Vol. 1 provides a fascinating look at the natural history of coral reefs, which forms the foundation for understanding reef ecology and its practical application in closed system aquaria. Aquarium keepers will appreciate the wealth of information and beautiful illustrations.

Special emphasis o­n reef construction, zoogeography, marine algae, and microbiology affords an invaluable tool for designing an ecologically responsible system and spares you heartbreaking, costly mistakes.

Contents: 
Natural Coral Reefs 
Zoogeography 
A Coral Reef in the Aquarium 
Setting up and Decorating the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium
Modern Coral Reef Aquaria 
The Break in Period 
Live Rock in the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium 
Light in the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium 
Temperature Control in the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium 
Water for the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium 
'Biochemical Processes in the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium 
Filtration, Water Maintenance and Hydrotechnology for the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium 
Algae 
Marine Aquaristics and Nature Conservation