Detail:  Reef tanks have a reputation for being complicated and expensive. This book shows that such a reputation is not necessarily deserved. As an easy-to-understand guide for the beginning aquarist, the book provides the reader with the basic knowledge needed to establish a fascinating and cost-effective reef tank requiring little technical equipment.

Daniel Knop is the author of many internationally published books and articles. He

• introduces corals that are easy to keep by the beginning aquarist
• provides advice for buying technical equipment
• explains how to propagate most of the corals discussed in the book
• and helps the beginner avoid failures, disappointment and unneccessary costs.