In Chapter 1, "The History & Anatomy of Reef Fishes," Scott introduces the history and evolution of fish in general. The book is divided into four chapters and closes with various "References" such as a Glossary, Bibliography, Photography Credits, Index, and, About the Author. Just prior to the first Chapter, there is a lengthy "Introduction" titled "Coral Reef Fishes." It introduces Scott to the readers and provides some insight to the behavior and relationships found on the reef.
John Randle, there is a Preface followed by "Acknowledgments." It pays tribute to those who have helped Scott write and publish this immense work, including the Microcosm staff that brought his manuscript to life and those who provided additional color photographs and sketches. What families will be in each of those volumes still awaiting publication is noted in this Volume's Preface.įollowing a brief "Foreword," written by Dr. Volume 4 will include a full photographic index of all mentioned species. Other Volumes will have an equal number of families, again with some families of general interest in each. Even though Volume 1 includes 23 families of fish, only seahorses/pipefishes, moray eels, squirrelfishes/soldierfishes, lionfish and the seabass family are of general interest to the hobbyist. This is such a huge undertaking that it had to be accomplished in more than one book. Finally, the day has arrived and it was well worth the wait! Not only are the over 1000 photographs (that's a guess because it may a lifetime to finish just looking through this book) well worth its price, it was written in a language the aquarist will understand. By the time the evening was over, I was already eagerly waiting its publication. When I met Scott at dinner a couple of years ago we discussed this book and the two or three volumes to follow.
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