Reading Order

If you are new to MACI or want to follow a logical progression through the materials, we recommend this order:

1. MACI — The Manual: Easy-to-Run

Start here if you are building or correcting an aquarium. This practical guide explains how to set up a living, stable, easy-to-run aquarium without constant interventions or expensive products.

2. MACI Aquarium Diagnostic Manual

Once your aquarium is running or if you face problems, this manual helps you diagnose and understand what is happening inside the system. It teaches you to identify normal signals versus real emergencies.

3. MACI I

This book introduces the conceptual framework behind MACI. It helps you understand aquariums as living systems and provides the theoretical basis for design and intervention.

4. MACI — System Evidence

This collection of evidence and case studies shows how real aquariums respond over time when built according to MACI principles.

You can find all these books on the books page.