This is the fifth book in the Marine Fish Families Series from TMC Publishing.

Amongst aquarium reef-fishes, few could compete with the beauty of angelfishes. Many species remain small in size, around the 10 cm mark, and combined with their beauty, and often rarity, are sought after in the aquarium trade.

At present 8 genera and at least 88 species of angelfish are known, some still undescribed, and all are included in this book with stunning colour photographs, including those species that live in deep water.

In addition, many new colour morphs are shown.

This book is designed exclusively for divers and aquarium hobbyists.

Covering all the world's species - 83 angelfishes and 121 butterflyfishes - it is the first comprehensive guide to these popular families.

Few other fishes are so intimately related to the coral environment as butterflyfish and angelfish and none exhibit such a remarkable array of dazzling colour patterns.


Every species is illustrated in full colour, with extra photographs provided for the very different juvenile and sex-related forms of some angelfishes.

This valuable reference contains a wealth of information pertaining to behaviour, life history, distribution and aquarium maintenance.

A Must Have for any Serious Reefer.

This stunning 3 volume boxed set comprising almost 1400 pages, is one of the most comprehensive and spectacular works on corals ever to be produced.

Corals of the World is the principal outcome of a major research programme undertaken by the Australian Institute of Marine Science. It's a comprehensive, easy to use, reference work for coral biologists and non-specialists alike.

This magnificent boxed set is packed with information for coral enthusiasts, marine biologists and nature-lovers. It emphasises the natural beauty of corals as never before, highlighting their conservation value around the world.

Full colour throughout with more than 3,300 underwater photographs.

This book is the aquarium reference bible for marine enthusiasts on all levels. This authoritative and educational book includes detailed information on filtration, lighting, the use of ozone, specimen selection, quarantine techniques and much more. More than 130 marine organisms are profiled in this book, including never-before-available captive care information on 16 species of rare Japanese fishes and invertebrates.

Containing nearly 300 full colour illustrations combined with graphs, charts, tables and sidebars, this book is a must-have title for the serious marine professional.

Written by an ichthyologist who has long studied Hawaiian fish, this book discusses the inshore fishes of Hawaii and contains a wealth of information on habitat.

With colour illustrations and brief descriptions of 342 fish found around Hawaii, the book is an excellent reference tool for the snorkeler, diver and aquarist.

Where there is a difference in colour of the sexes, as there often is with wrasses and parrotfishes, or when a juvenile is very different in colour from the adult fish, all stages are shown in full colour.

With more than 6000 photographs covering 4200 species of marine fish, primarily taken in their natural habitat, this book sets new standards for fish classification.

Represented in this Atlas are all the fishes that a scuba diver or snorkeller may encounter on the reef, or that are commonly sold in the aquarist market.

Most of the species depicted here originate from the shallow reefs of the tropical seas, with the greatest variety stemming from the Southeast Asian region.

But there are also magnificent creatures to be found in more temperate waters and therefore, this Atlas depicts a hitherto unparalleled number of fish that live in the coral or rocky reefs of both tropical and temperate seas, as well as a number of "visiting" high-seas predators.

A stunning visual guide to one of the best captive aquariums lots of good tips plus a stunning DVD of Waynes aquarium in all its beauty. An inspirational package.

This is the fourth book in the Marine Fish Families Series of books from TMC.

The members of the family Chaetodontidae (butterflyfish) are amongst the most conspicuous and admired fishes on coral reefs. Their deep disk-like bodies are often boldly coloured, as if to advertise their presence, and catch the eye of a snorkeler or diver as these fish usually swim openly about on the reefs. They are popularly known as butterflyfishes, coralfishes and bannerfishes.

There are about 130 species of butterflyfish, variously distributed in all tropical to subtropical seas, placed in 11 genera, some of which comprise subgenera that may undergo revisionary work in the near future.

Most species live at shallow depths, mainly on reef crests and slopes, but some occur on deep outer reef walls and are rarely seen by amateur divers. Several species have been photographed at depths of about 200m from submersibles in recent years.

Seahorses are amongst the most unusual of all fishes and probably the most "un-fishlike". They have an upright posture, a head bent at an angle, a tubed snout with a small mouth at the tip, and a strong prehensile tail to grab onto things. A look that is far from the familiar scaly creature caught on line and hook.

It is not surprising that many people find it difficult to believe that they are actually a kind of fish, one that belongs to the same phylum as the Goldfish or Herring, that at some stage were thought to be insects. However, Seahorses are only the better known members of a large diverse group, the Pipefish family.

These fishes have adapted to specific niches in reef or algal habitats, and a long time of evolution has created this numerous and highly diverse family. Besides the Seahorses, this family encompasses Seadragons, Pipefishes and Pipehorses, amongst which are some of the most fascinating and interesting examples of adaptations to nature."

This 240 page book gives detailed information on over 350 different species and includes Seahorses, Pipefishes, Seadragons, Shrimpfishes, Trumpetfishes and Seamoths as well as a list of all known species of the World.

With more than 1000 spectacular photographs, most taken in the fishes’ natural habitats, the book contains a wealth of information about habitats and behaviour, including details of ideal aquarium set ups for each species.

Pictured contents pages and a comprehensive index means information can be found quickly and easily. A really stunning and fascinating guide to some of the ocean's most beautiful species of fish.

This is the third book in the Marine Fish Families Series from TMC and includes detailed information on the families, genera and more than 100 known species of the world.

Illustrated with hundreds of spectacular underwater photographs, it contains information on behaviour, habitats and details of aquarium requirements for the various groups.

There are picture index pages for visual quick-find of genera and a comprehensive index of common and scientific names of families, genera and species.

The acanthuroids comprise several large and important tropical reef fish families which are mostly herbivorous. They include the fishes popularly known as surgeonfishes or tangs, unicorns, sawtails, the Moorish Idol, and rabbitfishes.

Most groups and species are variously distributed in tropical to subtropical seas of the Indo-Pacific, but surgeonfishes and sawtails have representatives world-wide.

Many members of these groups help to keep in check the fast growing algae that does especially well on sunny, shallow reefs. Their occurrence in great numbers keeps coral reefs from becoming overgrown and also makes certain that other vegetation, such as seagrasses, is regularly cleaned, especially by juvenile rabbitfishes, ensuring good light capture and healthy beds.
This 208 page book includes detailed information on families, genera and more than 100 known species of the world. Illustrated with hundreds of spectacular underwater photographs and containing information on behaviour, habitats and details of aquarium set ups for the various groups. Picture index pages and a comprehensive index ensure information is quick and easy to find

This is the 6th volume in TMC Publishing's "Marine Fish Families Series".

Some of the most colourful reef fishes are small, rarely noticed or extremely secretive. Best known are the fairy basslets, schooling planktivores that may cloud the water above reefs when feeding. Others live in the back of dark caves and disappear with the slightest disturbance. About 60 genera are presented here, covering several hundreds of species, including most species called Bass or Basslets, Hamlets and the related Soapfishes and Seaperch, as well as related familes that include the Grammas, Longfins, Blue Devils, Hulafishes and Scissortails.

• Comprehensively illustrated with hundreds of spectacular underwater photographs, the majority of which are published here for the first time.

• Information on behaviour, habitats, colour morphs and basic aquarium requirements for the various groups or species.

• Introduction to genera and subgenera and picture index pages for visual quick-find of genera, subgenera and species.

• Full index of common and scientific names of genera and species.

With the world going Nano Crazy
Here is a simple book for those thinking of a sub 15 gallon aquarium.

This eagerly awaited second volume in the Pocket Expert Guide series is an
essential, concise reference book which covers:-

- All popular and commonly available marine invertebrates
- Captive care and breeding advice for both the beginner and expert
aquarist

It contains more than 450 colour photographs and is an up-to-date,
authoritative guide to some of nature's most beautiful and bizarre marine animals.

Today the coral reefs of South East Asia harbour the greatest species diversity of all oceans.

This is true not only for fishes but also for invertebrates because the species from the coral world radiated from the triangle of the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.

20,000 islands and innumerable coral reefs are located in that region where many new species are still discovered. This book focuses on the coastal fauna which most divers and snorkellers see first.

This identification guide covers all coral groups, and with a wealth of background information it is suitable for both divers and aquarists.

Today the term “coral reef” calls to mind one of the most fascinating and varied environments on our planet.

Coral reefs are formed by tiny polyps that draw lime from the sea water and shape it into cup-like habitats. Millions of these minuscule cups are joined together in rows and layers to form huge limestone structures.

With more than 1000 photographs and several captivating short stories, this book provides a breathtaking panorama of the coral world and identifies its inhabitants like gorgonians, stoloniferans, soft corals, sea pens and the popular stony corals as well as sea anemones, black and fire corals.

The Coral Sea is one of the richest areas of marine life on our planet both in terms of abundance and biodiversity.

Much still awaits discovery and it is an area, perhaps threatened, but still not significantly damaged by pollution or over-population and over-fishing.

Bob Halstead has made more than 7000 dives in the Coral Sea region, systematically photographing its marine life in natural surroundings.

"The Coral Sea Reef Guide" contains more than 1000 photographs, and identifies more than 1000 marine animals, including descriptions of behaviour and habitat.

It is a useful, accurate and entertaining book that will increase the enjoyment of every spectator viewing what lies beneath the Coral Sea waves.

Octopuses, squids, cuttlefishes and their relatives ("cephalopods") are some of the most "alien" creatures on earth.

They have complex behaviours and many are experts at spectacular colour and shape changes. They come in all shapes and sizes, from pygmy octopuses to giant squids measuring more than 15 metres long, and occur from shallow reefs to the deep sea.

This 320 page guide includes information and photographs of species from around the world as well as stories on their unique lives and bizarre habits.

The latest guide book in Helmut Debelius's well respected series focuses on Crustaceans and includes species from all the World’s seas.

Written for the lay audience and divers interested in marine life, the book not only identifies the various species of crustaceans but also describes their characteristics and behaviour in a series of stunning photographs.

The latest book in Helmut Debelius' Reef Guide series focuses on the marine life found on the reefs of the Indian Ocean.

As well as the tourist centres such as the Maldives and the Seychelles, the book also covers the more remote islands such as Cocos-Keeling and Aldabra.

The book includes more than 1000 stunning photographs, showing the large number of aquarium species found in this part of the world, all in their natural habitats. 320 full colour pages.

Due to its almost isolated position near the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea is the home of a unique fauna and is therefore one of the most fascinating diving areas in the World. Over 10% of its fish species are endemics, found exclusively between the Suez Canal in the north and the Gate of Lamentations (Bab-el-Mandeb) in the south.

This guide book details the life found on the Red Sea Reef, and should prove essential for reef aquarists and divers alike.

The book includes a number of sections covering the natural behaviour of particular species, with a great deal of information never covered before. For example, the section entitled “How to make babies nettle proof” shows for the first time an adult clownfish gently introducing its eggs to the stinging tentacles of their host anemone.

With over 1000 colour photographs, many previously unseen, all common aquarium species from the Red Sea are covered as well as the larger inhabitants that the aquarist can only dream about.

This is a guide to the most common and spectacular species of fish found in the Mediterranean and Atlantic from Norway to South Africa, with many photographed in their natural habitat.

Also included is detailed information on behaviour, including territorialism, defence mechanisms and protection of eggs.

This book is essential for every ichthyologist, diver and hobbyist looking for accurate biological data and excellent photographic illustrations.

This guide covers the shelled and shell-less snails of the Indo-Pacific region and has over 1000 photographs of living subjects in their natural habitats.

This is an essential addition to the library of the enquiring diver and marine aquarist.

About 7 million years ago, the Strait of Gibraltar opened and, in a gigantic waterfall, the Mediterranean Basin filled with water from the Atlantic Ocean.

The animals living in the Mediterranean Sea and in the eastern Atlantic Ocean are therefore closely related. This book presents 820 species of coastal invertebrates in more than 1000 underwater photographs. All large and common species are shown, many others have never been photographed before, some have only recently been detected and some are still undescribed. Four of them were named in honour of the author who has observed the behaviour and ecology of eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean animals during the last 30 years.

A great pocket guide to over 500 reef aquarium fish. Includes many species that have been added into the hobby in recent years.

Handy to have another great by Scott W Michael

Baz Dotty and Hawk is a great adventure story oops wrong book :-)

If you already own one of Scotts books then you will be familair with his excellent and informative style. If not this series of books on the major fish species of the Reef make a great addition to any Aquarists bookshelf.

Lots of good advice on their aquarium care

If you already own one of Scotts books then you will be familair with his excellent and informative style. If not this series of books on the major fish species of the Reef make a great addition to any Aquarists bookshelf.

A fresh, easy-to-follow approach to setting up and stocking a reef aquarium, filled with simple but authoritative advice from two of the most respected pioneers of the modern marine hobby.

Reef Secrets includes an illustrated guide to selecting fishes, corals and other invertebrates, secrets of good water quality, water motion, lighting, aquascaping, live rock, and substrates and suggestions for unique biotope reef systems.

The book that started all the other books and still a good read for anyone new to the hobby it covers all the basics, and is still a good primer.

Second book in the series looking closer at specific groups of animals

The ideal reference guide that answers all those whats that questions that you hate asking your local shop. Covers species identification and care tips.

Very handy

This is currently one of our fave reads it fully encompasses modern understanding of coral reef animals, from species descriptions and indentification to their requirements and suitablity for the aquarium. Eric has been a major commentator on the marine aquarium and this book is a must for anyone wanting to understand more about the life we keep in our tanks. Although technically accomplished Eric writes as much as an enthusiats as a scientist.

A must for any serious Aquarists book shelf

John is one of the founding fathers of modern reef keeping this book is thorough and offers the reader many years of marine experience in an easy to digest form.

A good all round book for the new comer as well as the more sophisticated aquarist

This book is an excellent beginner or intermediate guide to setting up a marine aquarium. It has become a world best seller.

After 25 years of research, Dr Gerald Bassleer, an international authority in the field of fish diseases, has written this new book, which will enable the fish hobbyist to recognise diseases in fish (with the aid of a multitude of accurate photographs), trace the underlying cause and apply the correct treatment.

The only thing "mini" about this book is in its title. At almost a thousand pages and containing more than 1900 full-color photos, this book is big in size and value. Indexed by both scientific and popular names for ease of reference, this book contains a large section devoted to every aspect of setting up and maintaining a marine aquarium.

Published in the same format as Diseases in Marine Aquarium Fish, Gerald Bassleer's freshwater companion comprehensively addresses a wide variety of disease topics including viral and bacterial infections, fungal diseases and parasites.

Bassleer discusses in depth such issues as microscopic observation, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Both colour photographs and line drawings are used throughout to help simplify the task of disease identification for the reader.

This book is a beautiful and immensely colorful work that satisfies the long-existing need for a comprehensive identification guide to marine fishes. It shows not only the popular aquarium fishes but also the oddballs and weirdos, the large public aquarium type fishes, warmwater and coldwater fishes, and foreign and domestic fishes. Now in its third edition, with over 4000 full-color photos. Indexed by both common and scientific names.

An ideal pocket guide to Marine Fish covers most of the popular species available in the hobby today with care and suitability guides. One of those little essentials

This contains the first three volumes of the Marine Fish Families Series packed in an attractive box set - a perfect present!

It contains:-

- Seahorses, Pipefishes & Their Relatives
- Surgeonfishes, Rabbitfishes & Their Relatives
- Fairy & Rainbow Wrasses & Their Relatives

This contains volumes 4 to 6 of the Marine Fish Families Series packed in an
attractive box set - a perfect present!

It contains:-

- Butterflyfishes, Bannerfishes and Their Relatives - A Comprehensive Guide to Chaetodontidae and Microcanthidae by Rudie H Kuiter

- Angelfishes - A Comprehensive Guide to Pomacanthidae by Helmut Debelius, Hiroyuki Tanaka & Rudie H Kuiter

- Basslets, Hamlets and Their Relatives - A Comprehensive Guide to Selected Serranidae and Plesiopidae by Rudie H Kuiter

A healthy reef aquarium hosts much more than just corals and fish. This book explores the broad variety of invertebrate organisms that reef aquarists often keep. The frequently encountered incidental acquisitions, hitch hikers on live rock and corals, and from live sand, are also addressed. Reserving coverage of corals and anemones for a separate volume, this book includes:-

• Crustaceans: crabs, shrimps, lobsters, zooplankton
• Giant Clams: Tridacna and Hippopus
• Other Mollusks: oysters, scallops, snails, nudibranchs
• Echinoderms: starfish, sand dollars, urchins, cucumbers
• Worms: featherdusters, fanworms, bristleworms, flatworms
• Sponges, sea squirts and tunicates
• Algaes, refugiums, live rock and sand.

Complete coverage of individual selection, system planning and long term care of these organisms is combined with taxonomic information and practical advice. Each section is packed with helpful tips for the successful husbandry of invertebrates appropriate for captive marine aquaria.

From the bizarre (tiny fish that live within the anal cavity of sea cucumbers) to the astonishingly beautiful (seldom photographed invertebrates in a kaleidoscope of colours), the animals of the coral reef almost never fail to elicit a "wow" from those fortunate enough to see them live and at close range.

Based on more than a decade of painstaking, close-up observations and brilliant underwater photography, Reef Life offers a lavishly illustrated, clearly explained introduction to the biology and organisms of the coral reef.

We like this Book
This is the definitive work on the dazzling fishes of the world's coral reefs, especially those of interest to marine aquarists.

This first volume of a long-anticipated three-volume set covers reef environments, fish behaviour, anatomy, taxonomy, and evolution, with hundreds of species accounts and world-class photographs.

A much-needed reference for aquarists, as well as for divers and coral reef naturalists, this authoritative account includes more than 800 species photographs.

Scott W. Michael is an underwater photographer widely regarded as one of the world's foremost authorities on the behaviour and husbandry of reef fishes in aquarium systems.

He is a regular contributor to Aquarium Fish Magazine and has served as a scientific consultant to National Geographic Explorer and the Discovery Channel.

Contents
Coral Reef Fishes - An Introduction
The History and Anatomy of Reef Fishes
Taxonomy
Coral Reef Habitats
The Fishes
Moray Eels
Conger and Garden Eels
Snake Eels
Eel Catfishes
Lizardfishes
Livebearing Brotulas
Toadfishes
Frogfishes
Walking Batfishes
Flashlight Fishes
Pineapple Fishes
Squirrelfishes
Soldierfishes
Trumpetfishes
Sea Moths
Ghost Pipefishes
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Shrimpfishes
Coral Crouchers
Waspfishes
Scorpionfishes, Devilfishes and Stonefishes
Lionfishes
Flatheads
Helmut Gurnards
Dwarf Seabasses and Hamlets
Anthias

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.

This is the first volume in a series of books intended to provide a guide to the best fish, by geographic region, available to the marine aquarium hobbyist.

The series is designed to be an account of marine fishes from the World’s primary collection locales with pertinent notes on their appropriateness for the aquarium along with comments on their husbandry and behaviour.

This first volume covers the fish of the Tropical West Atlantic from the Bahamas to Brazil, Hawaii, the lower Gulf of Mexico’s Baja and the Red Sea.

Also included is a rating of species by historical survivability, geographic distribution, species to avoid, and others to consider, together with notes on selection, care, ultimate size and maintenance.

This book, which contains some of the most inspiring photographs ever published, provides a fascinating look at the natural history and evolution of coral reefs which forms the foundation for understanding reef ecology and its practical application in closed system aquaria.

Beginners and experienced hobbyists will appreciate the wealth of information and beautiful illustrations.

Special emphasis on reef construction, zoogeography, marine algae and microbiology affords an invaluable tool for designing an ecologically responsible system.

Having fuelled the mind of the more inquiring aquarist, further reading sections accompany every topic, giving reference to useful papers, books and magazine articles.

The authors, having combined practice with theory, have sensibly included a chapter discussing marine aquaristics and conservation, boldly tackling sensitive ethical issues.

Also available are volumes 2, 3 and 4.

The second volume of this popular series of books deals exclusively with the phylum Cnidaria, the group of animals that, among others, contains corals, anemones and jellyfishes.

You will find not only an extensive list of references, but also a wealth of information never before grouped together in a popular book dealing with the cnidarians.

The text is focused, both on the biology of the group, as well as on how to keep cnidarians successfully in aquaria.

The book contains more than 800 high quality photographs showing different groups of animals in their natural habitat.

See volumes 1, 3 and 4.

In this third volume of the encyclopaedia on The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium, you will find seven chapters containing a wealth of information not found in any other books on the subject!

The book starts out with a small chapter putting the animals we keep into an evolutionary perspective.

Chapter 2 covers microscopic single-celled animals that are so important for the biological balance of any aquarium.

Chapter 3 takes a look at sponges, true filter feeders among the invertebrates.

Chapter 4 deals with many small invertebrate phyla – such as the sea spiders and the water bears – most of which are rarely described in other aquarium books.

The huge chapter 5 covers all the phyla commonly called "Marine Worms", and here you will find scientifically updated information on all sorts of marine worms as well as unique photos and comments on those species and groups frequently found in the reef aquarium.

Chapter 6 details the Crustaceans, a group of invertebrates that have been
popular amongst aquarists since the beginning of the marine hobby, and
chapter 7 details 43 private reef aquaria from all over the world.

See volumes 1, 2 and 4.

This fourth volume of the encyclopaedia of the Modern Coral Reef Aquarium covers important invertebrate groups: Molluscs, such as snails, slugs and bivalves, commonly found in the trade, are discussed in detail.

As in previous books of this series, also more obscure and rare members of the phylum are covered to the extent this can be of value to the marine aquarist.

Echinoderms- or spiny skinned animals – are shown in spectacular photos and the biology and aquarium care of the many interesting brittle stars, starfishes, sea cucumbers, and sea urchins are described in detail.

The book also discusses the interesting group of sea squirts, or tunicates.
These organisms, which are very rarely covered in most aquarium books, are dealt with in detailed accuracy and illustrated with magnificent colour photos.

As an introduction to the book, Dr. Bruce Carlson (former Director of the Waikiki Aquarium, Hawaii) has written a fascinating chapter on "The Future of The Reef Aquarium".

See volumes 1, 2 and 3

This 64 page booklet covers a wide range of topics that will help maintain quality seawater in marine aquariums. It begins with a discussion on the freshwater used for preparing seawater salt mixes and/or evaporation make-up. Processing equipment is explained, as is the use of distilled and well water. Synthetic salt mixes and natural seawater usage is also discussed, as is salinity, specific gravity, conductivity, osmotic balance and applicable testing. Elements and compounds of importance are explained, e.g., Ammonium/ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, phosphorus/phosphate, oxygen, carbon dioxide, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, strontium, silica, iron, fluoride, bromide, iodine (including iodide, iodate and Lugols), boron, molybdenum, copper, and trace elements. The booklet closes with one of the most comprehensive tables of seawater elements ever published. An easy to read booklet that takes the mystery out of maintaining quality seawater in your aquarium

A good straight forward primer on dealing with and controlling marine algaes in the aquarium

Bob Goemans primer on how to correctly set-up Live Sand Beds and Plenum systems

A primer on the effects of protein skimming and the use of activated carbon in reef and marine aquaria.

The know legendary DR Ron with a useful book on Anemone and how to keep them successfully

This book from DR Ron besdies its slightly cryptic title is a useful collection of hints and tips for keeping a reef tank.

A definitive primer on deep sand bed filtration and its proper implementation by DR RON.

Probably the defining book on clown fish written with passion humour and great understanding, that has come from a long obsession with this often taken for granted marine species.

A must for the beginner the breeder or anyone who likes to read a good aquarium book