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Aquarium Sharks & Rays

Aquarium Sharks & Rays

An Essential Guide to Their Selection,
Keeping, and Natural History

SCOTT W. MICHAEL
FOREWORD BY
MARTIN A. MOE, JR.



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AS FASCINATING AS THEY ARE FEARED, sharks and rays have captivated the human imagination since prehistoric times. In a long-awaited, authoritative guide, expert aquarist and reef naturalist Scott Michael provides the definitive introduction to the biology and behavior of these fishes. "Owning a shark or ray is a great responsibility," says Michael, who has been involved in field research with some of the world's leading shark biologists. "It is your obligation to choose specimens wisely and to provide the system and care it takes to allow them to thrive in your home aquarium."



"The state of
the art of
maintaining
sharks and
rays in home
aquaria..."

--Martin Moe

Chapters cover:

Natural History of Sharks and Rays

Species Selection and Identification

Aquarium Setup and Maintenance

Feeding, health, and breeding

Avoiding the Common Pitfalls

AQUARIUM SHARKS & RAYS
216 pages81/2 x 91/4
Full-color photographs throughout
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