Ever since man has been able to explore the seas, he has expressed a desire to recreate that environment in the home. Through the tremendous technical advancements of the last few years this is now within the reach of everyone and it needn't cost a fortune.

During the course of this programme, many aspects of the hobby are discussed as, beginning with a brand new tank, a fully operational marine aquarium is constructed.

Step by step, each part of the process is explained and once the system is complete, the introduction of fish and invertebrates is then shown and discussed, as is the all-important process of system maturity.

For anyone with an interest in marine fishkeeping, or for someone wanting to venture into the hobby for the first time, this programme is packed full of information from which to learn. If you're looking to move into marines, you simply cannot afford to be without it.

Produced By : New Vision Video Productions, Colchester, UK

The attraction of marine fish has always been a combination of both their tranquil nature and vivid colouration. People from all over the world have been captivated by these beautiful fish and have subsequently begun to keep them in their own aquarium systems. However, as technology has allowed man to explore the oceans further, more and more varieties have been discovered and subsequently been made available to marine enthusiasts.

Throughout the course of this programme, over 120 marine fish varieties are shown, fish from every ocean of the world. Unfortunately, certain varieties of fish cannot be kept with various others, whilst some require more specific conditions to thrive within an aquarium set-up. These points are discussed throughout the programme, together with the various feeding habits of the fish, from where they originate, and in some cases their price and availability. This allows the hobbyist to assemble a population of fish that will co-exist quite happily within the home aquarium.

A DVD containing each and every variety known to man would not only be logistically impossible but also many hours in length, so here we have tried to include many of the varieties most popular with hobbyists, those which will generally adapt well to aquarium life.

Showing detailed close-ups, this DVD is designed to educate all marine fishkeepers, those just beginning the hobby as well as those who are constantly looking for new challenges.

Produced By : New Vision Video Productions, Colchester, UK

The marine aquarium is a window on the fascinating world of the coral reef - a view of nature

This programme takes you on a journey to some truly spectacular tanks, to explore and see how these systems are operated and maintained. Not simply designed as a teaching DVD, it is also a celebration of the beauty of the marine aqaurium and all it has to offer people from the four corners of the globe

Packed full of information, this programme will be of interest to all those who keep these spectacular systems. Beautifully photographed and presented, both the invertebrates and the fish themselves are featured, giving a comprehensive view of this absorbing hobby.

Essential viewing for all enthusiasts

Running Time : approx 60 minutes

DVD Video

PAL format

Universal Area Use

The hobby of fishkeeping has evolved tremendously over the past few years, with new advancements in equipment and filtration making it easier than ever to successfully keep and maintain many of these fascinating fish.

This DVD has been produced to demonstrate the beauty of the tropical freshwater aquarium and throughout the course of this programme, many exceptional tanks are shown. A number of areas within the hobby are covered, including :

The DVD features many of the fish that are commonly seen in freshwater aquariums, together with a number of the more exotic varieties that require more specialised conditions. People at all levels of the hobby will enjoy and benefit from this DVD, both people who have never before attempted to keep an aquarium, through to those who have kept tropical fish for a number of years.

Beautifully photographed and presented with a highly interesting and entertaining narrative, this programme will be a valuable source of reference for many years to come

Produced By : New Vision Video Productions, Colchester, UK