Some of the information has been taken from public forums like the Internet UseNet *.aquaria groups. Credit to the authors of such information is given next to their contribution.

Note that starting with 1.12, new and/or changed items are marked with an "*" in the far left column.

*Release 1.2 - 8 Apr, 1997 (updated many sections)
Release 1.12 - 17 Aug, 1994 (more corrections and minor area expansions)
Release 1.11 - 18 Apr, 1994 (some corrections and minor area expansions)
Release 1.10 - 9 Sep, 1993 (Significant additions to test kit and protein skimming sections. Many spelling and grammar corrections, some style and format alterations.)
Release 1.02 - September 1st, 1993 (Reorganized, split into 3 pieces)
Release 1.01 - July 1st, 1993 (First Public Release)
Release 1.00 - May 12th, 1993

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The authors of this document have kindly spent the time to bring you their opinions. They are not liable in any form or fashion, nor are their employers, for how you use this information. Their opinions should not be construed as fact; don't blame them if your tank has problems.

1.0 Water
2.0 Filtration and Equipment
3.0 Lights
4.0 Cost Estimates
5.0 Stock
6.0 General Catalogs
7.0 Questions and Answers
8.0 Book Review
9.0 Useful Tables
10.0 Credits
11.0 Plumbing FAQ

1.0   Water (Filters/Additives/Test Kits)

1.1 Source Water - City Mains Water Is Not Good Enough

2.1 Live Rock
2.2 Protein Skimmers

2.2.1 Counter Current Air Driven Protein Skimmers
2.2.2 Venturi Protein Skimmers
*2.2.3 Down-draft Skimmers
2.2.4 Protein Skimmer Considerations

2.3 Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)
2.4 Other Chemical Filter Media (X-Whatever)
2.5 Mechanical Filtration
2.6 Under Gravel Filters (UGF)
2.7 Reverse Flow UGFs (RUGF)
2.8 Trickle Filters
2.9 Algae Scrubbers (somewhat long)
2.10 Live Sand
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3.0 Lights

3.1 General Discussion
3.2 Detail Discussion
3.3 Lighting Data
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4.0 Cost Estimates

4.1 Setup Estimates
4.2 Micro Reef - 20 Gallon
4.3 Mini Reef - 70 Gallon
4.4 Ongoing Costs
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5.0 Stock

5.1 Common to Scientific Name Cross Reference
5.2 Coral Aggression Chart
5.3 Corals [Cnidaria (Anthozoa)]
5.4 Shelled Things
5.5 Algae
5.6 Possible Problems
5.7 Hermit Crabs
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6.0 General Catalogs

7.0 Questions and Answers

8.0 Book Review

9.0 Useful Tables

10.0 Credits

11.0 Plumbing FAQ