Author: Bernd Brunner
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN: 9781568985022
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface has captivated man for centuriesthe Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and ancient Chinese all kept fish in their homes for purposes other than the culinary. But it was not until the nineteenth-century invention of the aquarium that the deep was trulydomesticated, offering the curiously inclined a chance to invent their very own exotic sea world within their own walls. In this fascinating history of the aquarium, Bernd Brunner traces the development of this most wonderful invention, giving insight into the cultural and social circumstances that accompanied its swift rise in popularity. Brunner tells a compelling story of obsession, beauty, discovery, and delight, from the aquarium's humble origins as a tool for scientific observation to the Victorian era's elaborately decorated containers of oceanic curiosity, to the great public aquaria of the twentieth century.
The Ocean at Home
Author: Bernd Brunner
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN: 9781568985022
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface has captivated man for centuriesthe Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and ancient Chinese all kept fish in their homes for purposes other than the culinary. But it was not until the nineteenth-century invention of the aquarium that the deep was trulydomesticated, offering the curiously inclined a chance to invent their very own exotic sea world within their own walls. In this fascinating history of the aquarium, Bernd Brunner traces the development of this most wonderful invention, giving insight into the cultural and social circumstances that accompanied its swift rise in popularity. Brunner tells a compelling story of obsession, beauty, discovery, and delight, from the aquarium's humble origins as a tool for scientific observation to the Victorian era's elaborately decorated containers of oceanic curiosity, to the great public aquaria of the twentieth century.
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN: 9781568985022
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface has captivated man for centuriesthe Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and ancient Chinese all kept fish in their homes for purposes other than the culinary. But it was not until the nineteenth-century invention of the aquarium that the deep was trulydomesticated, offering the curiously inclined a chance to invent their very own exotic sea world within their own walls. In this fascinating history of the aquarium, Bernd Brunner traces the development of this most wonderful invention, giving insight into the cultural and social circumstances that accompanied its swift rise in popularity. Brunner tells a compelling story of obsession, beauty, discovery, and delight, from the aquarium's humble origins as a tool for scientific observation to the Victorian era's elaborately decorated containers of oceanic curiosity, to the great public aquaria of the twentieth century.
From Ocean to Aquarium
Author: Colette Wabnitz
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
ISBN: 9280723634
Category : Aquarium fish collecting
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
ISBN: 9280723634
Category : Aquarium fish collecting
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
The Marine Reef Aquarium
Author: Phil Hunt
Publisher: Sourcebooks
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
(back cover) This book focuses on developing a system using natural rock and sand as the foundation for a sustainable reef aquarium. Detailed step-by-step guidance throughout. Features more than 400 photos and illustrations.
Publisher: Sourcebooks
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
(back cover) This book focuses on developing a system using natural rock and sand as the foundation for a sustainable reef aquarium. Detailed step-by-step guidance throughout. Features more than 400 photos and illustrations.
Ultimate Marine Aquariums
Author: Michael S. Paletta
Publisher: Microcosm.
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
" ... Portraits of 50 world-class marine aquariums, along with priceless advice on how they were planned and how they are kept healthy and vibrant"--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher: Microcosm.
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
" ... Portraits of 50 world-class marine aquariums, along with priceless advice on how they were planned and how they are kept healthy and vibrant"--Page 4 of cover.
From Ocean to Aquarium
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Languages : en
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Water Chemistry for the Marine Aquarium
Author: John H. Tullock
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9780764120381
Category : Marine aquariums
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Written by an expert on marine biology, this title is must reading for the marine aquarium hobbyist. Keeping ocean-dwelling fish and other marine life forms thriving in the synthetic environment of an aquarium requires special knowledge and care, especially in regard to water quality. The author discusses the properties of natural seawater, then gives details on how to create and maintain high-quality synthetic seawater. He describes biochemical cycles and fluctuating conditions that are normal in a flourishing marine aquarium, instructs on adding needed chemical components, and advises on water analysis test kits, instrumentation, and record keeping. Includes illustrations plus informative tables and charts.
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9780764120381
Category : Marine aquariums
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Written by an expert on marine biology, this title is must reading for the marine aquarium hobbyist. Keeping ocean-dwelling fish and other marine life forms thriving in the synthetic environment of an aquarium requires special knowledge and care, especially in regard to water quality. The author discusses the properties of natural seawater, then gives details on how to create and maintain high-quality synthetic seawater. He describes biochemical cycles and fluctuating conditions that are normal in a flourishing marine aquarium, instructs on adding needed chemical components, and advises on water analysis test kits, instrumentation, and record keeping. Includes illustrations plus informative tables and charts.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums
Author: Mark W. Martin
Publisher: Alpha Books
ISBN: 9781592578269
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Featuring descriptions of over 1,000 marine fishes, corals, plants, and invertebrates, this guide offers advice and guidelines for maintaining a saltwater aquarium, including general care recommendations, compatibility of species, and what to do when things go wrong. Original.
Publisher: Alpha Books
ISBN: 9781592578269
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Featuring descriptions of over 1,000 marine fishes, corals, plants, and invertebrates, this guide offers advice and guidelines for maintaining a saltwater aquarium, including general care recommendations, compatibility of species, and what to do when things go wrong. Original.
Ocean Country
Author: Liz Cunningham
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1583949607
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Ocean Country is an adventure story, a call to action, and a poetic meditation on the state of the seas. But most importantly it is the story of finding true hope in the midst of one of the greatest crises to face humankind, the rapidly degrading state of our environment. After a near-drowning accident in which she was temporarily paralyzed, Liz Cunningham crisscrosses the globe in an effort to understand the threats to our dazzling but endangered oceans. This intimate account charts her thrilling journey through unexpected encounters with conservationists, fishermen, sea nomads, and scientists in the Mediterranean, Sulawesi, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and Papua, New Guinea.
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1583949607
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Ocean Country is an adventure story, a call to action, and a poetic meditation on the state of the seas. But most importantly it is the story of finding true hope in the midst of one of the greatest crises to face humankind, the rapidly degrading state of our environment. After a near-drowning accident in which she was temporarily paralyzed, Liz Cunningham crisscrosses the globe in an effort to understand the threats to our dazzling but endangered oceans. This intimate account charts her thrilling journey through unexpected encounters with conservationists, fishermen, sea nomads, and scientists in the Mediterranean, Sulawesi, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and Papua, New Guinea.
Window to the Sea
Author: John Grant
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated book capturing the science, natural history, and adventure of the undersea world also reveals the behind-the-scenes work done by marine scientists and other staff at North America's top public aquariums.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated book capturing the science, natural history, and adventure of the undersea world also reveals the behind-the-scenes work done by marine scientists and other staff at North America's top public aquariums.
Simon and Schuster's Complete Guide to Freshwater and Marine Aquarium Fishes
Author: Francesco Bianchini
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
A guide to freshwater and marine aquarium fish and plants, including all common and scientific names, environmental needs and other pertinent information, photographs of each entry, and including a section on how to start your own aquarium.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
A guide to freshwater and marine aquarium fish and plants, including all common and scientific names, environmental needs and other pertinent information, photographs of each entry, and including a section on how to start your own aquarium.