Critter Identification...

Chromed1 · 05/16/2006, 10:41 AM

Lately, I see a ton of people asking for an ID. Is there a complete source online or in print with pictures that you would recommend for identifications. I would really like to brush up myself and do some research. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

cantfindnemo · 05/16/2006, 10:44 AM

Here ya go

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=354760

Travis L. Stevens · 05/16/2006, 10:46 AM

This should cover the bulk of things. Other than that, it's all Questions and Answers.

Melev's Identification Page - http://melevsreef.com/id/
A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species by Ronald L. Shimek
Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species - by Scott W. Michael
Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide - by Julian Sprung
Corals: A Quick Reference Guide - by Julian Sprung

Chromed1 · 05/16/2006, 10:50 AM

Thanks! Any others besides Melevs?

Chromed1 · 05/16/2006, 10:51 AM

Travis,

OUTSTANDING! Thanks!

Travis L. Stevens · 05/16/2006, 11:00 AM

While it's not specifically about identification, here are some of my personal favorite books and websites.

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Originally posted by Travis L. Stevens
Books
A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species by Ronald L. Shimek
Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species - by Scott W. Michael
Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide - by Julian Sprung
Corals: A Quick Reference Guide - by Julian Sprung
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists - by Robert M. Fenner
Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History - by Eric H. Borneman
The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide - by Michael S. Paletta
The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Volume 1) - by Julian Sprung and Charles Delbeek
The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Vol 2) - by Julian Sprung and Charles Delbeek
The Reef Aquarium: Science, Art, and Technology, Vol. 3 - by Julian Sprung and Charles Delbeek
Algae: A Problem Solver Guide - by Julian Sprung
The Complete Book of the Marine Aquarium - by Vincent B. Hargreaves

Websites
Fish Database - www.fishbase.org
Coral Database - http://whelk.aims.gov.au/coralsearch/coralsearch.php

Chromed1 · 05/16/2006, 11:57 AM

Ask and ye shall receive...

Paintbug · 05/16/2006, 12:00 PM

http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm
http://www.meerwasser-lexikon.de/eng/0/0/0/index.htm
http://www.seawater.no/fauna/index.htm
http://saltcorner.com/sections/guest/1024frameset.htm
http://www.poppe-images.com/images/
http://users.skynet.be/ThomasD/article/hermit.htm
http://www.habitas.org.uk/marinelife/index.html

these should keep you busy for a few days

05/16/2006, 10:41 AM	#1
Chromed1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 130	Critter Identification... Lately, I see a ton of people asking for an ID. Is there a complete source online or in print with pictures that you would recommend for identifications. I would really like to brush up myself and do some research. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

05/16/2006, 10:46 AM	#3
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	This should cover the bulk of things. Other than that, it's all Questions and Answers. Melev's Identification Page - http://melevsreef.com/id/ A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species by Ronald L. Shimek Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species - by Scott W. Michael Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide - by Julian Sprung Corals: A Quick Reference Guide - by Julian Sprung __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/16/2006, 12:00 PM	#8
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm http://www.meerwasser-lexikon.de/eng/0/0/0/index.htm http://www.seawater.no/fauna/index.htm http://saltcorner.com/sections/guest/1024frameset.htm http://www.poppe-images.com/images/ http://users.skynet.be/ThomasD/article/hermit.htm http://www.habitas.org.uk/marinelife/index.html these should keep you busy for a few days __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

05/16/2006, 10:44 AM	#2
cantfindnemo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 196	Here ya go http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=354760

05/16/2006, 10:50 AM	#4
Chromed1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 130	Thanks! Any others besides Melevs?

05/16/2006, 10:51 AM	#5
Chromed1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 130	Travis, OUTSTANDING! Thanks!

05/16/2006, 11:57 AM	#7
Chromed1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 130	Ask and ye shall receive...