Natural Reef Aquariums: Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms

by John H. Tullock

Debunking the myth that reef aquariums need to be wildly expensive and technologically complex, John Tullock offers a new, radically simple approach to producing beautiful, captive microcosms. Using live rock and live sand as part of a natural filtration system, the home aquarist can now create vibrant reef tanks that are biologically stable and simple to maintain. With Tullock’s suggestions, the reefkeeper can now mimic natural habitats such as a Florida Keys Lagoon, a Caribbean Turtle Grass Flat, an Indo-Pacific Deep Cave, or a Red Sea Patch Reef. With more than 200 color photographs and illustrations, Natural Reef Aquariums provides inspiration for both beginning and expert marine reef hobbyists.

Genres: Reference

Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

John Tullock, originally from Eastern Tennessee, is a lifelong gardener with special interests in orchids and environmentally sound aquarium fish-keeping. John taught college-level biology after graduating with his Master's Degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Tennesse. He founded the Aquatic Specialists (1987) and the American Marinelife Dealers Association.
John continues to practice and promote 'sustainable, self-sufficient living in the urban environment.'

Reviews

[Derek]

want a reef aquarium, this is the place to start

[Cynthia]

Terrific. One of the must-reads for SW aquariums.

[Scott Heidrich]

Favorite.