Water Chemistry for the Marine Aquarium

Download or read book Water Chemistry for the Marine Aquarium written by John H. Tullock and published by Barron's Educational Series. This book was released on 2002 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an expert on marine biology, this title is must reading for the marine aquarium hobbyist. Keeping ocean-dwelling fish and other marine life forms thriving in the synthetic environment of an aquarium requires special knowledge and care, especially in regard to water quality. The author discusses the properties of natural seawater, then gives details on how to create and maintain high-quality synthetic seawater. He describes biochemical cycles and fluctuating conditions that are normal in a flourishing marine aquarium, instructs on adding needed chemical components, and advises on water analysis test kits, instrumentation, and record keeping. Includes illustrations plus informative tables and charts.