This is a ground-breaking reference guide on how to set up and maintain a natural looking coral reef aquarium in the home; Describes in detail the plant and animal species that make up a coral reef offering information on up-to-the-minute equipment and practices; At-a-glance symbols provide a quick insight into the ease of maintaining each species; Contains many unique photographs never previously seen in print; This book is the result of many years of original research and analysis by a respected marine aquarist. His first book (The Tropical Marine Aquarium published by David and Charles) was in print for 16 years