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The Reef Aquarium Volume Three: Science, Art, and Technology
Reef keeping science involves the interplay of biology,
chemistry, and physics. However, a reef aquarium is not simply a product of
scientific knowledge. The application of engineering and its product technology, makes it possible to
duplicate the specific biological, chemical, and physical requirements of a
coral reef in a relatively small volume of water. This third volume in The Reef Aquarium series,
provides the most thorough description of the science behind the creation of a
captive reef, and critically reviews and explains the different philosophical
approaches to reef aquarium design. It also describes and illustrates the
existing as well as emerging technology for building reef aquariums, to help
guide the selection of equipment, its proper use, and installation.
While science and technology afford the blank canvas and
tools to build a suitable life support system, the plants, animals, and of
course the aquarist provide the final ingredient that we call art. This art also involves the
system design as it relates to the living space, the aesthetic appearance of the
display, and its ease of maintenance, safety, and functionality. To this end,
this book provides a wealth of information regarding aquascaping techniques,
which combine art, biology, and physics; and invaluable information regarding
plumbing, electrical, and other aspects of the aquarium design that combine art and engineering.
Lastly, this book discusses the benefits and potential environmental impacts of
the marine aquarium hobby, the challenges for its future, and possible new
directions.
The Reef Aquarium volume three is the essential manual for
all reef aquarium hobbyists, professional aquarists, and coral reef researchers
who study, create, and enjoy coral reef ecosystems in the confines of an
aquarium.
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