Detail: They're beautiful, they're immensely colorful, they're fascinating, they're wonderfully educational, they're miraculously realxing to observe - and with the help of this excellent book, their setup and maintenance are within the reach of everyone. Dr Emmen's eminently readable text leads readers step--by-step to an understanding of the biological realities behind the minireef concept.This book gives more than just the theory; it's loaded with page after page of highly practical tips and advice that can immediately be put to good use, all tied to a wealth of photos that show not only the animals and plants, but also the equipment needed to keep them thriving.

• The Nitrogen Cycle
• Biological Filters
• Denitrifying Filters
• Protein Skimmers
• Ozone and Ultra-violet Light
• Sources of Light
• The Dutch Minireef
• Other Systems and Filter Materials
• Living Rock
• Water quality
• Plants and Animals that Live on the Miniature Reef