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Advanced Marine Aquarium Techniques: Guide to Successful Professional Marine Aquarium Systems Hardcover – January 1, 2006

by Jay F. Hemdal (Author)
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Even for long-time hobbyists, the thought of maintaining a thriving aquatic ecosystem can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when attempting to keep any of the rare or particularly challenging species available in the marine aquarium trade today. These species often provide unique challenges that require creative solutions. No other book written to the average hobbyist addresses topics like fish mass determination, fish pharmacology, or ethics and aquariums. The author also thoroughly addresses common problems such as diet and nutrition, tankmate selection, and maintaining proper water quality. In addition to detailed care information for a wide variety of both common and rare fish species, this book covers non-fish aquatic animals, such as octopuses, rare shrimps, and other invertebrates. Inspiring photographs highlight the awesome beauty of a variety of marine creatures while numerous graphs and charts make the information easy to understand and apply.
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  6. ISBN-10
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Even for long-time hobbyists, the thought of maintaining a thriving aquatic ecosystem can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when attempting to keep any of the rare or particularly challenging species available in the marine aquarium trade today. These species often provide unique challenges that require creative solutions. No other book written to the average hobbyist addresses topics like fish mass determination, fish pharmacology, or ethics and aquariums. The author also thoroughly addresses common problems such as diet and nutrition, tankmate selection, and maintaining proper water quality. In addition to detailed care information for a wide variety of both common and rare fish species, this book covers non-fish aquatic animals, such as octopuses, rare shrimps, and other invertebrates. Inspiring photographs highlight the awesome beauty of a variety of marine creatures while numerous graphs and charts make the information easy to understand and apply.

About the Author

JAY HEMDAL has been an avid aquarist for over 35 years. He currently holds the position of curator of fishes and invertebrates at the Toledo Zoo. He lives with his wife and son on the bank of the tranquil Raisin River in Ohio.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tfh Pubns Inc (January 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0793805651
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0793805655
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.65 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
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Good advanced marine aquarium resource
As the author, I wanted to point out that this book covers a number of topics of interest to intermediate to advanced marine aquarists, including those working for public aquarium, pet stores and maintenance services. It is NOT a reef aquarium book, it covers many of those topics, but also has a broader focus. It does not offer basic information on setting up a marine aquariums, you'll need to get that information elsewhere. Good advanced aquarium resource.Since it wasn't in the Amazon informational page for this book, here is the table of contents:Advanced Marine Aquarium TechniquesIntroductionSection 1: Environmental QualityAquarium ConstructionWater Quality Measurement TechniquesWater Current GeneratorsOzone in Aquarium SystemsBatch Processing to Reclaim Marine Aquarium WaterDissolved Gasses in Aquarium WaterWater / Mineral Balance in AquariumsHeating and CoolingFiltrationLighting TechniquesMicro-aquariumsSection 2: Animal HealthAquarium Problem SolvingHead and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE) In Aquarium FishesSimple Aquarium Water Analysis for Total Aerobic BacteriaSampling of Aquarium Systems for Micro-biotaThe Use of Utility Animals in Aquariums to Control Pest SpeciesNecropsy TechniquesQuarantine ProceduresMedication Dosage and Aquarium CalculationsFish Mass DeterminationFish PharmacologyCommonly Used Fish Disease TreatmentsCollecting and Shipping SpecimensMarine fish and Invertebrate PropagationSection 3: The AnimalsSpecimen SelectionSpecimen sourcesAquatic animals of the Galapagos IslandsBlack Widow BrotulaDeep-sea IsopodFlashlight FishGarden EelsMini-groupers, the BassletsRed-rimmed BatfishBassletsRhinopias ScorpionfishTemperate Australian Marine FishesTemperate Japanese FishesTemperate Pacific AnimalsHusbandry synopsis of miscellaneous exotic marine aquarium speciesSection 4: NutritionDietary Protocols for FishesFatty Liver DiseaseColor Enhancement in Fish and InvertebratesAscorbic Acid in AquariumsDietary Preferences of FishesTube-Feeding Techniques for FishConverting piscivores to feed on non-living foodsAutomatic plankton feederRecipe for homemade gelatin dietRotifer CultureMysid shrimp cultureSection 5: The Human ElementHistory of marine aquariumsAquarium CareersEducationExtracurricular activitiesPrivate sector jobspart-time careersPhilosophy of Public AquariumsEthics and AquariumsAquatic ConservationExhibit design / constructionProfessional groupsAquarium Data managementAquarium SafetyShort takes - hints and tipsReferencesGlossaryAbout the author
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  • Fish Guy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good advanced marine aquarium resource
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2006
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    As the author, I wanted to point out that this book covers a number of topics of interest to intermediate to advanced marine aquarists, including those working for public aquarium, pet stores and maintenance services. It is NOT a reef aquarium book, it covers many of those topics, but also has a broader focus. It does not offer basic information on setting up a marine aquariums, you'll need to get that information elsewhere. Good advanced aquarium resource.

    Since it wasn't in the Amazon informational page for this book, here is the table of contents:

    Advanced Marine Aquarium Techniques

    Introduction
    Section 1: Environmental Quality
    Aquarium Construction
    Water Quality Measurement Techniques
    Water Current Generators
    Ozone in Aquarium Systems
    Batch Processing to Reclaim Marine Aquarium Water
    Dissolved Gasses in Aquarium Water
    Water / Mineral Balance in Aquariums
    Heating and Cooling
    Filtration
    Lighting Techniques
    Micro-aquariums

    Section 2: Animal Health
    Aquarium Problem Solving
    Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE) In Aquarium Fishes
    Simple Aquarium Water Analysis for Total Aerobic Bacteria
    Sampling of Aquarium Systems for Micro-biota
    The Use of Utility Animals in Aquariums to Control Pest Species
    Necropsy Techniques
    Quarantine Procedures
    Medication Dosage and Aquarium Calculations
    Fish Mass Determination
    Fish Pharmacology
    Commonly Used Fish Disease Treatments
    Collecting and Shipping Specimens
    Marine fish and Invertebrate Propagation

    Section 3: The Animals
    Specimen Selection
    Specimen sources
    Aquatic animals of the Galapagos Islands
    Black Widow Brotula
    Deep-sea Isopod
    Flashlight Fish
    Garden Eels
    Mini-groupers, the Basslets
    Red-rimmed Batfish
    Basslets
    Rhinopias Scorpionfish
    Temperate Australian Marine Fishes
    Temperate Japanese Fishes
    Temperate Pacific Animals
    Husbandry synopsis of miscellaneous exotic marine aquarium species

    Section 4: Nutrition
    Dietary Protocols for Fishes
    Fatty Liver Disease
    Color Enhancement in Fish and Invertebrates
    Ascorbic Acid in Aquariums
    Dietary Preferences of Fishes
    Tube-Feeding Techniques for Fish
    Converting piscivores to feed on non-living foods
    Automatic plankton feeder
    Recipe for homemade gelatin diet
    Rotifer Culture
    Mysid shrimp culture

    Section 5: The Human Element
    History of marine aquariums
    Aquarium Careers
    Education
    Extracurricular activities
    Private sector jobs
    part-time careers
    Philosophy of Public Aquariums
    Ethics and Aquariums
    Aquatic Conservation
    Exhibit design / construction
    Professional groups
    Aquarium Data management
    Aquarium Safety
    Short takes - hints and tips
    References
    Glossary
    About the author
    Customer image
    Fish Guy
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Good advanced marine aquarium resource

    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2006
    As the author, I wanted to point out that this book covers a number of topics of interest to intermediate to advanced marine aquarists, including those working for public aquarium, pet stores and maintenance services. It is NOT a reef aquarium book, it covers many of those topics, but also has a broader focus. It does not offer basic information on setting up a marine aquariums, you'll need to get that information elsewhere. Good advanced aquarium resource.

    Since it wasn't in the Amazon informational page for this book, here is the table of contents:

    Advanced Marine Aquarium Techniques

    Introduction
    Section 1: Environmental Quality
    Aquarium Construction
    Water Quality Measurement Techniques
    Water Current Generators
    Ozone in Aquarium Systems
    Batch Processing to Reclaim Marine Aquarium Water
    Dissolved Gasses in Aquarium Water
    Water / Mineral Balance in Aquariums
    Heating and Cooling
    Filtration
    Lighting Techniques
    Micro-aquariums

    Section 2: Animal Health
    Aquarium Problem Solving
    Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE) In Aquarium Fishes
    Simple Aquarium Water Analysis for Total Aerobic Bacteria
    Sampling of Aquarium Systems for Micro-biota
    The Use of Utility Animals in Aquariums to Control Pest Species
    Necropsy Techniques
    Quarantine Procedures
    Medication Dosage and Aquarium Calculations
    Fish Mass Determination
    Fish Pharmacology
    Commonly Used Fish Disease Treatments
    Collecting and Shipping Specimens
    Marine fish and Invertebrate Propagation

    Section 3: The Animals
    Specimen Selection
    Specimen sources
    Aquatic animals of the Galapagos Islands
    Black Widow Brotula
    Deep-sea Isopod
    Flashlight Fish
    Garden Eels
    Mini-groupers, the Basslets
    Red-rimmed Batfish
    Basslets
    Rhinopias Scorpionfish
    Temperate Australian Marine Fishes
    Temperate Japanese Fishes
    Temperate Pacific Animals
    Husbandry synopsis of miscellaneous exotic marine aquarium species

    Section 4: Nutrition
    Dietary Protocols for Fishes
    Fatty Liver Disease
    Color Enhancement in Fish and Invertebrates
    Ascorbic Acid in Aquariums
    Dietary Preferences of Fishes
    Tube-Feeding Techniques for Fish
    Converting piscivores to feed on non-living foods
    Automatic plankton feeder
    Recipe for homemade gelatin diet
    Rotifer Culture
    Mysid shrimp culture

    Section 5: The Human Element
    History of marine aquariums
    Aquarium Careers
    Education
    Extracurricular activities
    Private sector jobs
    part-time careers
    Philosophy of Public Aquariums
    Ethics and Aquariums
    Aquatic Conservation
    Exhibit design / construction
    Professional groups
    Aquarium Data management
    Aquarium Safety
    Short takes - hints and tips
    References
    Glossary
    About the author
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  • Dean James
    4.0 out of 5 stars Informative, in-depth, interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2012
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    Expansive, far-ranging and, as some of the other reviews have stated here, a little unstructured. But Hemdahl says so himself in the foreword, so no complaints there. He also terms it a guide that is trying to 'build experience' for marine aquarists, rather than cover every single thing out there. A logical approach, since to try and cover everything, as well as give an opinion about it, is courting trouble - have you read any marine aquarium forums recently? It's like war. But on the whole it reads well and is loaded with good advice, my only complaint is that the picture charts (and there are quite a few of them) are about the size of a small thumbnail and impossible to read or resize on my Kindle (unless I am missing some feature, but probably not).
    One person found this helpful
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  • L. Bruce Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMONG THE VERY BEST
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2007
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    Of the 70 or so marine aquarium books I have this is certainly in the top five. There is information here that is simply not easily available from other sources and the book itself is very well written and illustrated. This is not a book for beginers because it assumes a basic level of knowledge and, thankfully, skips over such discussions as the nitrogen cycle, etc. There are few books written in this field that I would read cover to cover, yet this book is compelling and highly informative. I am surprised by how much I've learned from Hemdal's writing and how relevant it all is to my level of interest. Highly recommended!
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Dongcheol Mun
    3.0 out of 5 stars If you want to know advanced aquarium technology, read ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014
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    If you want to know advanced aquarium technology, read it.
    This book has been shown know-how for commercial scale aquarium.
    If you want to get information for household scale aquarium, do not purchase this book.
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  • Alan Zelaya
    1.0 out of 5 stars This book was written in 1959
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021
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    And has not been updated.
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  • 2010chi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good experience
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2021
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    Very good book
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  • Conch1
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare to learn something!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2007
    Jay Hemdal's Advanced Marine Aquarium Techniques picks up where most aquarium literature leaves off. Once you've gained a basic understanding of marine aquarium husbandry, reading this book is one of the next steps you should take. I've kept aquariums for well over 20 years, and I find that I keep referring back to this book for answers and solutions I can't seem to find anywhere else.

    I really appreciate the fact that, even though this book targets advanced hobbyists and offers in-depth explanations, it's written in easy-to-understand language. You won't find yourself swimming in technical jargon. Also, Hemdal doesn't simply parrot what has been written by others. His conclusions are clearly based on his own extensive professional experience, and he's not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom when necessary.

    If you buy this book, be prepared to learn something!
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  • Lia
    4.0 out of 5 stars No page numbers or chapters
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2021
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    I bought this book for school (I am a marine bio major). It's extremely good and informative, but it does not have page numbers or chapters.
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  • N. Hasnip
    5.0 out of 5 stars Advanced Marine Aquarium Techniques
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2011
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    Delighted with this addition to my marine book library. Have kept a simple marine aquarium now for some 22 years. This is a really helpful book as a manual into which to dip for either casual or serious reading.
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  • MR MP FERDINANDO
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but could be better
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2013
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    It does have 'Advanced' in the title - and indeed it is. While it is very good, I think it would be even more useful if it also covered some of the basics as well - that way it could indeed be considered to be a 'bible' of marine aquariums.

    It does seem to be a bit chaotic in terms of the order of chapters and subjects within the chapters - not the best laid out of books. But a reference book I will be able to use for a long time.
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