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| View Larger Image | Giant Clams in the Sea and the Aquarium | Hardcoverby James W. Fatherree (Author)
| List Price: | $36.95 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Liquid Medium | | Page Count: | 227 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 01, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 195,041th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Giant Clams in the Sea and the Aquarium provides comprehensive coverage of the biology and aquarium care of the unique and intriguing tridacnid clams, commonly called giants by aquarists and divers around the world. The book is an 8 x 9 hardback, printed on high-quality gloss paper, and includes over 300 color photographs and illustrations. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 5 reviews)
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Your Clam Insists That You Purchase This Book by James N. Perlman  5 Stars
July 24, 2009
Put simply, if you are interested in purchasing a clam, buy and read this book first. You will more than likely save money in the long-run. In any event, you will have the go-to book on hand when problems and questions arise. The book is written in clear language and with a wry sense of humor. Recommended without qualification.
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Great book! by Matthew Little (The Colony, TX) 5 Stars
February 11, 2009
I have met James personally and had the pleasure of having him speak for our marine club (DFWMAS). James knows Tridacnids and his book offers the most comprehensive up-to-date information on the care for Tridacnids. This is a must have book for all Tridacnid clam owners.
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Great book with lots of knowledge. by Marcin J. Lajdecki  4 Stars
March 18, 2008
Book covers everything from how to chose what to feed and differences of all of the species. Lots of great knowledge!
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excellent book on clams by Bobby 4 Stars
December 22, 2007
finish reading this book in 2 days. this book covers pretty much everything from the caring to selection of tridacnid clams. i hv 5 clams in my reef tank. this book has really taught me a lot of things i hv overlooked such as feeding. i highly recommend this book.
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EXCELLENT tridacnid clams book by Joaquin Meier (Buenos Aires, Argentina) 5 Stars
June 06, 2007
This is the best and most updated book about tridacnid clams you can get today, including excellent photos as well.
I bought my copy at MACNA 2006 (Houston), from James himself.
Chapters are:
1. Tridacnid Biology Basics
2. Tridacnid Nutrition
3. The Tridacnid Species
4. Collecting, Farming, and Shipping Tridacnids
5. The Acquisition and Care of Tridacnids
6. Tridacnid Troubles
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