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

The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide review:
5 stars (Almost Perfect) - This book is one of the best books I found. If your not sure which book to buy, check the library for your title and go through it there. Step by step with check lists and tips. Explainations on just about everything. One problem I had to figure out myself was the plenum system. The author goes over it briefly but found no extra benifit. More research has led me to believe that the plenum could be used as an undergravel filter for serveral months. Upon setup and first water tests you could start to stock your tank without the worries of the tank going through cycles.

Best book on Marine tank set up I've found...hands down.


3 stars (Not good enough) - Although very easy to read and understand, the book is very basic in every aspect. It has some nice pictures, and the fish description section is very good.



This book doesn't talk about calcium aditions to the home reef, which is an escencial aspect of reef keeping.



Also it gives little information on lighting, and the different kinds of lights. Lighting is also escencial and it surprises me how the book doesn't have much information about it.



Also it talks about some types of filters that can be use, which are really not important or good for the reef aquarium.



I would suggest more complete readings by J.Sprung
5 stars (Best book ever to get started) - This is the best single book in my library for those getting started in the hobby. I was lucky enough to buy this before setting up my own. The book is clear and concise with nice diagrams and pictures. This book lets you know what you're getting yourself into, without discouraging the reader. It doesn't confuse the reader with many different options which may be welcome to a more experienced aquariust. A must have if your starting out, and still a nice addition if you already have experience.