The New Marine Aquarium by Michael S. Paletta (1999, Paperback)

Mike Palleta shows you in simple terms how to set up a reef tank to stocking with fish and invertebres. Check out his other book "ultimate marine aquariums" for some spectacular reef tanks.

This book was recommended to me when I first got into the Marine Aquarium hobby. I finally got around to buying it. This book is one of the very best out there. If you are just getting into the hobby then this is the book you need to read. This book will take you through everything you need to know to get started right into this hobby. It is filled with excellent information from cover to cover.

I did months of research before buying this from everywhere on the web to talking with people that own saltwater aquariums and even exotic fish stores. Everyone and I do mean every single person I talked with mentioned this book as "The One You Need" to setup and maintain your saltwater aquarium. Most of the people said there are "Other" books out there on this but this one gives a step by step easy to follow and understand guide as well as a check list to use when purchasing everything. It is for fish and/or reef tanks. I am a beginner saltwater aquarium setup but am NOT a newbie to fish and keeping them. I would not trade nor sell this book at least until I have had it a decade or two to use in answering my questions. Hope you feel the same way about your copy and enjoy it as much!