The Marine Aquarium Problem Solver: Over 500 Questions Answered

This book has the same contents as "The Questions & Answers Manual of the Marine Aquarium: Practical and Expert Advice on Keeping Fish and Invertebrates" by the same author but published by Salamander Books Limited (ISBN: 0-86101-861-3).It covers a good introduction of the various gadgets (filters, protein skimmers, ozonizers, etc.) and explains the purpose of such devices. Tank set-up and care are also covered. Common fishes and invertebrates are covered, each in two or three pages with colorful, good quality photos of the creatures.Q & A approach makes reading a breeze. Highly recommended for beginners

this book has to be one of the most informative, accurate, and comprehensive book on BOTH corals and fish I could find. There were numerous occasions where we had opportunities to verify firsthand the advice contained herein, and much to our astonishment, the author was truly on point.

Easy to understand and utilize, sound information all presented in a clear and articulate manner. Those starting in the hobby will find this a useful tool before graduating to more complex reference books. Well presented photographs are also a added treat. The expert reef keeper however, maybe left wanting something a little more profound.

Yes I agree that this a great book. However "The only book you will ever need" is a little strong. The book is an invaluble resourse that touches on many of the basics of the hobby, from the nitrogen cycle to protien skimmers... uv-sterilizers to ozone use. The problem is that the minimum amount of information is given on each topic, and an avid hobbist will rapidly out grow the book (this is a problem with most of the books in this hobby).

This is the only book I need. Except for mabey an atlas. The diagrams and illustrations are fantastic and presented very well. I am amazed that one person can know so much about this hobby. There is no useless info here. In most every case, there is an extremely detailed diagram or color photo of the subject matter at hand. And the Q & A sections are just what the doctor ordered.