| View Larger Image | Algae: A Problem Solver Guide (Oceanographic Series) | Paperbackby Julian Sprung (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Ricordea Publishing | | Page Count: | 80 Pages | | Publication Date: | June 25, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 129,696th |
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Product Description
Under specific conditions just about any seaweed, turf alga, phytoplankton or cyanobacteria can bloom and become "problematic." In this book Julian Sprung focuses on the varieties of algae that commonly do so in aquariums. He identifies them with Latin and common names, photographs of their gross morphology and photographs taken under the microscope that depict important identifying features. The author gives an extensive set of recommendations for ways to control the growth of each alga through a combination of aquarium husbandry practices and the use of specific herbivores. At some point every aquarist encounters a problem with algae. Solving the problems and controlling the algae can be a real test of ones patience and skill. If you are about to give up your hobby because your expensive aquarium has an out-of-control algae bloom that is driving you crazy, don’t give up! Buy this book and follow Julian’s advice. Identifies algae that become "problematic" in aquariums. • Explains the Physical, Chemical, and Biological requirements of algae. • Over 180 color photographs, including photographs taken under the microscope to show important identifying features. • Extensive recommendations for ways to control algae growth.•How to eliminate Red Slime Algae once and for all.• How to stop Green Hair Algae from ruining your aquarium.•How to stop a dinoflagellate bloom. • How to control diatoms. • New herbivores for controlling Bryopsis and other hair algae. • New herbivores that eat Valonia. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 10 reviews)
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Not as informative as hoped by Chris Kelley  2 Stars
July 10, 2009
Not as informative as hoped, talks alot about moleculer structures and such although very little preventive maintenance topics. Shop around!!
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Algae: A Problem Solver Guide (Oceanographic Series) By Julian Sprung. by Mauro Becker (Brazil- São Paulo)  5 Stars
February 26, 2009
Algae: A Problem Solver Guide (Oceanographic Series) By Julian Sprung.
This work stuff after the aquarium, has given the issue further, without being away from the start, but considering the desires of the most advanced aquarium.
It is very good!
MBecker
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Highly Detailed by Wayne Colwell (Terra Alta, WV.) 5 Stars
December 24, 2008
I found this book to have more information on algae than anything else I've ever read. The only possible downside is that it is written like a scientific text book, with all the latin names and biological details. If you don't know anything about marine biology or biology in general, you may have a hard time understanding most of this book, but it will still tell you how to get rid of any kind of algae you may come across in your marine aquarium. I found the book to be very accurate, but Julian Sprung is a big name in Marine Biology, so I already expected that. Bottom line, if your having algae problems, get this book.
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good basics by zhen de (Vancouver, BC, Canada)  4 Stars
October 24, 2008
a good basic overview of the different types of algae and how to deal with them..It could have spent a little more time on differentiating between algae and cyanobacteria and specific invertebrates and vertebrates that will eat them..but all in all this is a good *little* book.
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A Very Helpful Reference.... by Kent (Hollywood, Florida United States) 4 Stars
May 02, 2008
For marine aquarium Reef Keepers this is a very useful reference to identify and control nuisance algae blooms!
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