The New Reef Aquarium: Setup, Care and Compatibility

There are few things more relaxing than watching a living reef aquarium filled with bright, exotic, colorful fish. Your eyes are soon transfixed on the breath-taking corals with their mind-blowing colors and endless shapes. Imagine… having your own living reef, it is the ultimate hobby and a spectacular achievement.

Expert Teacher To create a thriving living reef takes the right equipment, knowledge, compatible livestock and routine care. Over 25 years of working with reefs Laurren Schmoyer has discovered many hidden secrets and has finally created a blue print to help you build your own amazing living reef aquarium! His book is packed with pictures to guide you through each step in creating, stocking and caring for your reef. To get you started, you will learn what essential equipment is needed.

The Secret to Stacking Live Rock You will learn that the foundation of a reef aquarium is live rock, just like is found in the ocean reefs. We stack live rock in aquarium reefs to create caves and crevices as well as shelves are to place corals upon. You will soon learn the hidden techniques to creating your own rockwork masterpiece.

The Success Principles Are Revealed This book shows a step-by-step process for assembling a reef aquarium. Follow these steps to expertly set up your reef. Once it is assembled and water is added, the aquarium will go through a biological process called "The Nitrogen Cycle" which is thoroughly explained, along with more essential information on water quality.

Selecting Compatible Fish There are hundreds of species of beautiful saltwater fish available to hobbyists. But, how do you know which are safe to add to a reef aquarium?

In this book you will find lists of brightly-colored fish which are safe to use in a reef.

The Crowning Jewels The addition of live corals can transform an ordinary saltwater fish aquarium into a beautiful, vibrant underwater world. Corals are available in nearly every color imaginable and in a huge variety of shapes and sizes. Choosing compatible corals takes knowledge which this book delivers.

This book follows through by telling you the best techniques to acclimate your livestock, foods and feeding strategies, how to care for your reef, and much more.

You Too Can Get Expert Results You are about to start an amazing adventure. Mixing corals, invertebrates and fish from all over the world is both a skill and an art. This book will give YOU the confidence and knowledge to create your own underwater masterpiece.