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Good Books for Beginners: Marine Aquaria

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Do books have value in the age of the Internet? Here are WetWebMedia we'd definitely answer that in the affirmative. Every aquarist should at least own a book that outlines the basics of water chemistry, water quality, livestock selection, diet and healthcare. It's also a good idea to own a fish encyclopaedia as well so that when you go shopping you'll have a book that will tell you the environmental, social and dietary needs of any fish that you're not familiar with.

Fortunately the range of aquarium books is enormous. There are books aimed at every part of the hobby, from beginners to experts. The tricky bit is choosing the book that's right for you. On this page you'll find books that the WetWebMedia crew have found particularly useful. We're recommending them here as being reliable and good value. Books that are still in print or available from stock are listed with their US dollar prices; some books that are out of print are also listed, being well worth tracking down used. Amazon has good access to many used titles, often at very low prices (under $10).

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Saltwater For Beginners

The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide

Michael S. Paletta

TFH 1999

ISBN 1890087521

$19.95

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists

Robert M. Fenner

TFH 1997

ISBN 1890087025

$39.95

Marine Atlas: The Joint Aquarium Care of Invertebrates and Tropical Marine Fishes