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Just in time for Christmas...
I am unloading my library. These books are all in good condition. The hardcover books are in very good condition.
PM me if interested in any of these. The whole set can be yours for $195 and I'll ship on my dime. I take paypal.
Update 12/8/4 @ 1109 CST. Two books have sold as marked below. Remaining set shipped free for $160. Otherwise, shipping will be $3.00 for one, $4.00 for two, $5.00 for three and so on. Thanks.
Update 12/19/4 @ 0815 CST. Three more books have sold as marked below. Remaining set shipped free for $45. Otherwise, shipping will be $3.00 for one, $4.00 for two, $5.00 for three and so on. Thanks.
Thanks,
hap
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Water Chemistry for the Marine Aquarium - $5.00
John H. Tullock
Written by an expert on marine biology, this title is must reading for the marine aquarium hobbyist. Keeping ocean-dwelling fish and other marine life forms thriving in the synthetic environment of an aquarium requires special knowledge and care, especially in regard to water quality. The author discusses the properties of natural seawater, then gives details on how to create and maintain high-quality synthetic seawater. He describes biochemical cycles and fluctuating conditions that are normal in a flourishing marine aquarium, instructs on adding needed chemical components, and advises on water analysis test kits, instrumentation, and record keeping. Includes illustrations plus informative tables and charts.
Paperback, 96 Pages
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Setting Up a Saltwater Aquarium - $5.00
Gregory Skomal
Discover the exciting and colorful underwater world of the saltwater aquarium. Addresses the basics of caring for marine fish, and helps you to determine the best types of fish for your aquarium. Includes beautiful color photographs that are sure to inspire you in your pursuit of this rewarding activity.
Hardcover, 126 Pages
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Protein Skimming & Activated Carbon - $5.00
Bob Goemans, Ph.D.
A short and sweet discussion of the correct uses of protein skimming and activated carbon in removing or minimizing unwanted accumulated aquarium nutrients. Appropriate for both freshwater and marine aquariums.
Paperback, 32 Pages
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The Reef Aquarium – Volume One - $45.00 SOLD
J. Charles Delbeek and Julian Sprung
This book is the "bible" on the subject of Reef Aquarium keeping, covering the biology of coral reefs and relating it to the biological, chemical, and physical parameters considered when creating a reef aquarium. The book details how to successfully cultivate corals in captivity and also features the identification and care of numerous coral and giant clam species. Diseases and parasites, and methods for controlling algae are also featured. The book finishes with an exciting section of photographs demonstrating successful reef aquariums.
Hardcover, 544 Pages
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The Reef Aquarium – Volume Two - $45.00 SOLD
Julian Sprung and J. Charles Delbeek
This second volume in the series features the anemones and soft corals associated with reefs, detailing their biology and husbandry requirements, and featuring numerous species descriptions, with the benefit of wonderful color photographs. Also featured is new information regarding parasites in reef aquariums, and captive culture of anemones and soft corals. The book finishes with another section featuring more stunning images of reef aquariums around the world.
Hardcover, 546 Pages
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Corals - $20.00
Julian Sprung
About the Author
Julian Sprung began studying marine life more than 30 years ago in his native South Florida. He is a biologist, author, photographer, and aquarium design consultant. His research of coral reef ecosystems in nature and in specially designed reef aquariums has involved travel to many countries. Julian writes about his work for various aquarium hobby publications, and his monthly column, "Reef Notes" in Freshwater and Marine Aquarium magazine has been compiled in a book series called Reef Notes Revisited and Revised. Julian also co-wrote with J. Charles Delbeek the books, The Reef Aquarium volumes one and two, considered the "bibles" on the subject.
Product Description:
A comprehensive field guide for aquarists, divers and naturalists, with detailed full color photographs of hundreds of species, encompassing the majority of coral genera one is likely to encounter on reefs around the world, This book defines corals and distinguishes them form similar hydrozoans, zoanthids, and corallimorpharia. The corals are described and compared to similar looking species, and their range and the correct pronunciation of the Latin name is given.
In addition, for aquarists who grow corals in reef aquariums, information is provided in quick reference charts concerning each coral's requirements for light, water movement, and food, hardiness in captivity, aggressiveness toward other corals, and proper positioning in the aquarium.
Hardcover, 240 Pages
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Invertebrates - $20.00 - SOLD
Julian Sprung
Product Description:
A comprehensive field guide for aquarists, divers and naturalists, with detailed full color photographs of hundreds of species, encompassing many of the invertebrates one is likely to encounter on and near reefs around the world. This book defines the invertebrate groups and gives brief information about their structure and natural history. Hundreds of species of invertebrates are described.
In addition the author gives information about similar-looking species, range, habitat, food requirements, special considerations, toxicity, hardiness and compatibility issues, and discusses their suitability for reef aquariums and captivity in general.
This book is the essential guide for all aquarists who want to make the right choices when stocking an aquarium with invertebrates or purchasing invertebrates for a reef aquarium.
Hardcover, 240 Pages
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Algae – A Problem Solver Guide - $10.00 - SOLD
Julian Sprung
Under specific conditions just about any seaweed, turf alga, phytoplankton or cyanobacteria can bloom and become "problematic." In this book Julian Sprung focuses on the varieties of algae that commonly do so in aquariums. He identifies them with Latin and common names, photographs of their gross morphology and photographs taken under the microscope that depict important identifying features. The author gives an extensive set of recommendations for ways to control the growth of each alga through a combination of aquarium husbandry practices and the use of specific herbivores.
Paperback, 80 Pages
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Marine Reef Aquarium Handbook - $10.00
Dr. Robert J. Goldstein
The basis of every reef aquarium is living coral, which depend on symbiotic algae in their tissues. The home coral reef is a careful balance of water and light conditions that nurture beneficial algae, starve noxious algae, and allow myriad other coral reef creatures to flourish. This manual advises on maintaining coral and the creatures that thrive in its environment: sponges, echinoderms, mollusks, crustaceans, and fishes, all of which can be included in a mini-reef aquarium. Many full-color photos.
Paperback, 180 Pages
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The Simple Guide to Marine Aquariums - $5.00
Jeffrey Kurtz
The fundamental beliefs about keeping marine aquariums have changed. Once thought to be far too difficult for mere mortals, a successful marine aquarium is now well within the grasp of any interested hobbyist. One of the biggest reasons for the increased emphasis on saltwater fishes and invertebrates in the aquarium hobby is that technological advances in aquarium equipment, coupled with advances in knowledge about marine biology, have made the keeping of marine animals of all types easier than it has ever been before.
This book clarifies the most important technical aspects of setting up and maintaining a marine fish-only or mini-reef aquarium in clear and straightforward language and is an excellent guide for beginners.
Paperback, 232 Pages
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Reef Fishes Volume 1 - $25.00 SOLD
Scott W. Michael
Covering 68 families and thousands of species, Reef Fishes is an authoritative guide designed to be a lifelong reference for saltwater aquarists, divers, and amateur reef naturalists. This volume covers coral reef habitats and fish families, with detailed information on major groups.
Paperback, 624 Pages
I am unloading my library. These books are all in good condition. The hardcover books are in very good condition.
PM me if interested in any of these. The whole set can be yours for $195 and I'll ship on my dime. I take paypal.
Update 12/8/4 @ 1109 CST. Two books have sold as marked below. Remaining set shipped free for $160. Otherwise, shipping will be $3.00 for one, $4.00 for two, $5.00 for three and so on. Thanks.
Update 12/19/4 @ 0815 CST. Three more books have sold as marked below. Remaining set shipped free for $45. Otherwise, shipping will be $3.00 for one, $4.00 for two, $5.00 for three and so on. Thanks.
Thanks,
hap
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Water Chemistry for the Marine Aquarium - $5.00
John H. Tullock
Written by an expert on marine biology, this title is must reading for the marine aquarium hobbyist. Keeping ocean-dwelling fish and other marine life forms thriving in the synthetic environment of an aquarium requires special knowledge and care, especially in regard to water quality. The author discusses the properties of natural seawater, then gives details on how to create and maintain high-quality synthetic seawater. He describes biochemical cycles and fluctuating conditions that are normal in a flourishing marine aquarium, instructs on adding needed chemical components, and advises on water analysis test kits, instrumentation, and record keeping. Includes illustrations plus informative tables and charts.
Paperback, 96 Pages
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Setting Up a Saltwater Aquarium - $5.00
Gregory Skomal
Discover the exciting and colorful underwater world of the saltwater aquarium. Addresses the basics of caring for marine fish, and helps you to determine the best types of fish for your aquarium. Includes beautiful color photographs that are sure to inspire you in your pursuit of this rewarding activity.
Hardcover, 126 Pages
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Protein Skimming & Activated Carbon - $5.00
Bob Goemans, Ph.D.
A short and sweet discussion of the correct uses of protein skimming and activated carbon in removing or minimizing unwanted accumulated aquarium nutrients. Appropriate for both freshwater and marine aquariums.
Paperback, 32 Pages
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The Reef Aquarium – Volume One - $45.00 SOLD
J. Charles Delbeek and Julian Sprung
This book is the "bible" on the subject of Reef Aquarium keeping, covering the biology of coral reefs and relating it to the biological, chemical, and physical parameters considered when creating a reef aquarium. The book details how to successfully cultivate corals in captivity and also features the identification and care of numerous coral and giant clam species. Diseases and parasites, and methods for controlling algae are also featured. The book finishes with an exciting section of photographs demonstrating successful reef aquariums.
Hardcover, 544 Pages
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The Reef Aquarium – Volume Two - $45.00 SOLD
Julian Sprung and J. Charles Delbeek
This second volume in the series features the anemones and soft corals associated with reefs, detailing their biology and husbandry requirements, and featuring numerous species descriptions, with the benefit of wonderful color photographs. Also featured is new information regarding parasites in reef aquariums, and captive culture of anemones and soft corals. The book finishes with another section featuring more stunning images of reef aquariums around the world.
Hardcover, 546 Pages
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Corals - $20.00
Julian Sprung
About the Author
Julian Sprung began studying marine life more than 30 years ago in his native South Florida. He is a biologist, author, photographer, and aquarium design consultant. His research of coral reef ecosystems in nature and in specially designed reef aquariums has involved travel to many countries. Julian writes about his work for various aquarium hobby publications, and his monthly column, "Reef Notes" in Freshwater and Marine Aquarium magazine has been compiled in a book series called Reef Notes Revisited and Revised. Julian also co-wrote with J. Charles Delbeek the books, The Reef Aquarium volumes one and two, considered the "bibles" on the subject.
Product Description:
A comprehensive field guide for aquarists, divers and naturalists, with detailed full color photographs of hundreds of species, encompassing the majority of coral genera one is likely to encounter on reefs around the world, This book defines corals and distinguishes them form similar hydrozoans, zoanthids, and corallimorpharia. The corals are described and compared to similar looking species, and their range and the correct pronunciation of the Latin name is given.
In addition, for aquarists who grow corals in reef aquariums, information is provided in quick reference charts concerning each coral's requirements for light, water movement, and food, hardiness in captivity, aggressiveness toward other corals, and proper positioning in the aquarium.
Hardcover, 240 Pages
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Invertebrates - $20.00 - SOLD
Julian Sprung
Product Description:
A comprehensive field guide for aquarists, divers and naturalists, with detailed full color photographs of hundreds of species, encompassing many of the invertebrates one is likely to encounter on and near reefs around the world. This book defines the invertebrate groups and gives brief information about their structure and natural history. Hundreds of species of invertebrates are described.
In addition the author gives information about similar-looking species, range, habitat, food requirements, special considerations, toxicity, hardiness and compatibility issues, and discusses their suitability for reef aquariums and captivity in general.
This book is the essential guide for all aquarists who want to make the right choices when stocking an aquarium with invertebrates or purchasing invertebrates for a reef aquarium.
Hardcover, 240 Pages
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Algae – A Problem Solver Guide - $10.00 - SOLD
Julian Sprung
Under specific conditions just about any seaweed, turf alga, phytoplankton or cyanobacteria can bloom and become "problematic." In this book Julian Sprung focuses on the varieties of algae that commonly do so in aquariums. He identifies them with Latin and common names, photographs of their gross morphology and photographs taken under the microscope that depict important identifying features. The author gives an extensive set of recommendations for ways to control the growth of each alga through a combination of aquarium husbandry practices and the use of specific herbivores.
Paperback, 80 Pages
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Marine Reef Aquarium Handbook - $10.00
Dr. Robert J. Goldstein
The basis of every reef aquarium is living coral, which depend on symbiotic algae in their tissues. The home coral reef is a careful balance of water and light conditions that nurture beneficial algae, starve noxious algae, and allow myriad other coral reef creatures to flourish. This manual advises on maintaining coral and the creatures that thrive in its environment: sponges, echinoderms, mollusks, crustaceans, and fishes, all of which can be included in a mini-reef aquarium. Many full-color photos.
Paperback, 180 Pages
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The Simple Guide to Marine Aquariums - $5.00
Jeffrey Kurtz
The fundamental beliefs about keeping marine aquariums have changed. Once thought to be far too difficult for mere mortals, a successful marine aquarium is now well within the grasp of any interested hobbyist. One of the biggest reasons for the increased emphasis on saltwater fishes and invertebrates in the aquarium hobby is that technological advances in aquarium equipment, coupled with advances in knowledge about marine biology, have made the keeping of marine animals of all types easier than it has ever been before.
This book clarifies the most important technical aspects of setting up and maintaining a marine fish-only or mini-reef aquarium in clear and straightforward language and is an excellent guide for beginners.
Paperback, 232 Pages
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Reef Fishes Volume 1 - $25.00 SOLD
Scott W. Michael
Covering 68 families and thousands of species, Reef Fishes is an authoritative guide designed to be a lifelong reference for saltwater aquarists, divers, and amateur reef naturalists. This volume covers coral reef habitats and fish families, with detailed information on major groups.
Paperback, 624 Pages
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