Few sights in nature are as awe-inspiring as an underwater ocean scene teeming with life. And little is as beautiful in the home as a well-designed, well-maintained marine aquarium. But for all its charm and allure, marine life requires careful attention to water chemistry, and only a knowledgeable aquarist will succeed in fostering stunning marine displays. Marine Chemistry is a definitive guide to all aspects of preparing and maintaining stable and healthy water parameters in the marine aquarium. Chapters on basics, like pH and alkalinity - complement those on advanced issues, like reverse osmosis and oxidation-reduction potential, to cover everything the successful aquarist needs to know. Featuring clear writing and helpful tables and equations, this book will teach newcomers how to purify water and will refresh veterans on the nuances of keeping marine aquaria at their healthiest.