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A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species Paperback – February 15, 2005

by Ronald L. Shimek (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 257 ratings
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Covering over 500 species, this authoritative reference offers the most up-to-date information on marine invertebrates, including helpful advice on captive care and feeding. With all newly-authored text by a recognized authority on these beautiful and bizarre marine animals, this complete comprehensive guide is essential for aquarists of all levels, from beginner to expert.
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    February 15, 2005
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    4.5 x 0.5 x 7.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
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Dr. Ronald Shimek is an internationally recognized expert on seawater ecosystems, an invertebrate zoologist by profession, and a reef aquarist in his spare time. He is a well-respected author in his field and continues to serve as an environmental consultant in marine issues. Dr. Shimek lives with his family in Montana.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Microcosm Ltd; Poc edition (February 15, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1890087661
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1890087661
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.23 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 0.5 x 7.25 inches
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    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 257 ratings

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Kim K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loads of info on marine vertebrates
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
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Lots of info. Had lost my copy so was glad to find another one.
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Renbutsu
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this little pocket guide of marine inverts
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2013
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Excellent pocket guide to marine invertebretes for the reef enthusiast and excellent author in Ronald Shimek. I used this guide as a quick lookup for the inverts. No other book packs so much in so small a package. Extensive clear pictures and details. Great companion guide to the pocket guide for marine fishes. Highly recommend both.

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Erik Cornelissen
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Quick Reference
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2005
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This book is excellent for what it is - a quick reference guide. Do not expect to see the detail you would find in larger volumes focusing on specific genera or species of animals. However, to help identify see basic care and compatibility information and aid in setup and purchase decisions, this book is worth every penny.

Many authors divide volumes confusing and annoying customers as they will classify anemones, corals, mushroom corals, and invertebrates differently. This covers the lot. Don't expect to see everything in endless detail. However, you won't be upset if buying this as a first reference for selection or as a complement to an existing and extensive collection.
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Gabriel Torres
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Quick Guide
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2008
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This is an excellent quick guide to help you making your invertebrates "wish list", and also very helpful to carry it when going shopping for new inverts. Each page provides a picture and useful information about the portrayed invertebrate, compatibility with fishes and other inverts, etc.

It could be a little better if the author gave a score from 1 to 5 like the author from "A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes" did. Also, a better clarification on light levels would be important. Just saying "bright", "medium", etc isn't enough for a beginner like myself.
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David Holkeboer
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Guide
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
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This book provides an extensive guide to corals and most other invertebrates that might be used in a salt water aquarium. It gives a nice account of the main characteristics of each in a condensed format with a lot of nice, clear pictures. Basic care and compatibility issues are discussed. Unfortunately, there are so many variations in the appearance, particularly of corals, that a book of this size is of limited help in the identification of specimens. However, it is still useful for home aquariums.
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Richard B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2008
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Outstanding photographs, concise and accurate descriptions, and a nice style of writing. What more could you ask for? I don't have a reef aquarium, but I do refer to this all the time whenever I'm curious about saltwater life other than the finned variety. I've used it to pick out which types of snails and shrimp to include, and which ones to stay away from. It's not a book to read from cover-to-cover, but it's an indispensible reference.
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Scott L
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
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Full details. Excellent and complete info.
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Tam889
5.0 out of 5 stars It is great to know background to help make decisions that are ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2018
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This book has proven invaluable as we are purchasing stuff for our tank. It is great to know background to help make decisions that are best for both your tank and for the animal that you are looking at.
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william page
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2021
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Helpful information. I ordered the book as I have seen it before
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Dave the K
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, it is like a pocket reference book
Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2017
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Excellent book, it is like a pocket reference book, thought is was going to be more like a table reference book. Nevertheless excellent book.
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lorenzo damico
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Italy on June 9, 2014
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Ho avuto la possibilità di incontrare Mr. Shimek di persona e ho trovato una persona gentile e simpatica ma sopratutto uno scienziato geniale e brillante.. Questa guida é un gioiellino, da portare con se anche quando si fanno acquisti perchè é precisa e particolareggiata.. Ma cosa aspettarsi se non il meglio, dal "padre del sistema Dsb?"
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Juscuziam
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2019
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Very informative Foe anyone that has a saltwater aquarium needs this book
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Lillian
5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2016
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Finally found a book that treats invertebrates as important. Too many people buy invertebrates that are totally unsuited to their tanks resulting in a high turnover. I would thoroughly recommend reading this book to prevent you making some major mistakes in stocking. Not every invertebrate you might see is covered but all the major ones are.
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