Microcosm Titles & Authors

Shrimp goby (Tomiyamichthys sp.) with its partner pistol shrimp (Alpheus randalli), from a forthcoming book on nano reef animals by Scott W. Michael.

Reef Fishes Series
A Guide to Their Identification, Behavior and Captive Care
By Scott W. Michael

Reef Fishes Volume 1: Moray Eels, Seahorses & Anthias
Reef Fishes Volume 2: Basslets, Dottybacks & Hawkfishes
Reef Fishes Volume 3: Angelfishes & Butterflyfishes
Reef Fishes Volume 4: Damselfishes & Anemonefishes (2008)
Reef Fishes Volume 5: Wrasses & Parrotfishes (2008)
Reef Fishes Volume 6: Blennies & Dragonets (TBA)
Reef Fishes Volume 7: Gobies & Dartfishes (TBA)
Reef Fishes Volume 8: Puffers, Triggers & Surgeonfishes (TBA)
The Reef Fishes Encyclopedia (TBA)

Marine Aquarium Handbook Beginner to Breeder
by Martin A. Moe, Jr. with a Foreword by Julian Sprung

Clownfishes
A Guide to Their Captive Care, Breeding and Natural History
By Joyce D. Wilkerson

A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes
500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species
By Scott W. Michael

A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes
500+ Essential-to-Know Species
By Scott W. Michael

A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates
500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species
By Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D.

Aquarium Sharks and Rays
An Essential Guide to their Selection, Keeping and Natural History
By Scott W. Michael

Reef Secrets
Reef Aquariums Made Simpler: Expert Advice, Selecting Fishes and Invertebrates
By Alf Jacob Nilsen & Svein A. Fosså

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist
A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists
By Robert M. Fenner

Natural Reef Aquariums
Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms
By John H. Tullock

Aquarium Keeping and Rescue
The Essential Saltwater Handbook & Log
By Carl DelFavero

The New Marine Aquarium
Step-by-Step Setup and Stocking Guide
By Michael S. Paletta

Aquarium Corals
Selection, Husbandry and Natural History
By Eric H. Borneman

Reef Life
Natural History and Behaviors of Marine Aquarium Fishes & Invertebrates
By Denise Nielsen Tackett & Larry Tackett

The Complete Illustrated Breeder’s Guide to Marine Aquarium Fishes
Mating, Spawning & Rearing Methods for Over 90 Species
By Matthew L. Wittenrich

The 101 Best Marine Invertebrates
How to Choose & Keep Hardy, Brilliant, Fascinating Species That Will thrive in Your Home Aquarium (Adventurous Aquarist Guide)
By Scott W. Michael

The 101 Best Aquarium Plants
How to Choose & Keep Hardy, Vibrant, Eyecatching Species That Will Thrive in Your Home Aquarium (Adventurous Aquarist Guide)
By Mary E. Sweeney

The 101 Best Saltwater Fishes
How to Choose & Keep Hardy, Brilliant, Fascinating Species That Will Thrive in Your Home Aquarium (Adventurous Aquarist Guide)
By Scott W. Michael

The 101 Best Tropical Fishes
How to Choose & Keep Hardy, Brilliant, Fascinating Species That Will Thrive in Your Home Aquarium (Adventurous Aquarist Guide)
By Kathleen Wood

The Marine Fish Health and Feeding Handbook
The Essential Guide to Keeping Saltwater Species Alive and Thriving
By Bob Goemans and Lance Ichinotsubo

Ultimate Marine Aquariums
Saltwater Dream Systems and How They Were Created
By Michael S. Paletta

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