Need help with book choices PLEASE !

Eretmodus · 09/10/2006, 09:15 AM

Hey all, I am someone that believes that there is no such thing as TOO much knowledge. I am looking for some books that are a basic guide to Identification, both scientific and common names, lighting requirements and general info of Corals. Is there a book out there that covers these and doesn't cost a fortune. Thanks for the help. Take Care and God Bless, Peter

Avi · 09/10/2006, 09:26 AM

These are really good and you shouldn't be without:

http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Coral...e=UTF8&s=books

http://www.amazon.com/Corals-Quick-R...e=UTF8&s=books

JayB1224 · 09/10/2006, 01:08 PM

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert M. Fenner. It was mentioned to us by our friend who owns a lfs.. our go-to bible when we're not online here; always a great reference!

dgasmd · 09/10/2006, 04:16 PM

I would get Sprung's Corals book. Along the same lines, plan on getting his 3 series book with Delbeek. They cover just about everything that is to be covered in those 3 books including plumbing, mechanics, and physics of equipment in the last one.

09/10/2006, 09:15 AM	#1
Eretmodus Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 75	Need help with book choices PLEASE ! Hey all, I am someone that believes that there is no such thing as TOO much knowledge. I am looking for some books that are a basic guide to Identification, both scientific and common names, lighting requirements and general info of Corals. Is there a book out there that covers these and doesn't cost a fortune. Thanks for the help. Take Care and God Bless, Peter

09/10/2006, 09:26 AM	#2
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	These are really good and you shouldn't be without: http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Coral...e=UTF8&s=books http://www.amazon.com/Corals-Quick-R...e=UTF8&s=books __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

09/10/2006, 01:08 PM	#3
JayB1224 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 342	The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert M. Fenner. It was mentioned to us by our friend who owns a lfs.. our go-to bible when we're not online here; always a great reference! __________________ Jason Current Tank Info: 75g mixed reef, 30g sump, 2x250w reefoptixIII, Octo Extreme 160 w/PW

09/10/2006, 04:16 PM	#4
dgasmd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: US Posts: 3,402	I would get Sprung's Corals book. Along the same lines, plan on getting his 3 series book with Delbeek. They cover just about everything that is to be covered in those 3 books including plumbing, mechanics, and physics of equipment in the last one. __________________ Arguing with ignorant people is an exercise in futility. They will bring you down to their level and once there they will beat you with their overwhelming experience. Current Tank Info: Currently out of the hobby, but considering a Comeback V 2.1!