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Ed Puterbaugh Eric Borneman Publisher: Crystal Publications Date Published: October 1996 Language: English Format: Paperback 112 Pages | This book is like a quick reference atlas. With beautiful and clear photographs, you can identify each coral. The growing conditions are classified into several categories including light, water flow, etc, and you can find it at a glance. One of the best books that gives information on the description and care of the most common corals for the reef aquarium. It gives information on each coral such as Common name, Scientific name, Lighting needs, Water flow, Aggressiveness and Difficulty of care. This is not a book on "how to" setup a reef tank book but an excellent reference guide on corals and the proper care of these animals. Many great pictures and short but very informative descriptions make this a must have to the Reefkeeper. |
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Eric H. Borneman Publisher: TFH Publications Date Published: March 2001 Language: English Format: Hardcover 464 Pages | Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History Beautiful, bizarre, and among nature's most colorful creations, living corals are now being successfully kept and grown in a rapidly growing number of home reef aquariums. Designed to help new and experienced aquarists to select the most appropriate corals for their systems and to provide guidance in keeping them healthy for the long term, this all-new book is packed with the advice of a seasoned coral keeper. More than 700 world-class full-color photographs and text reviewed by leading coral biologists and reef aquarists guide the reader through the selection and husbandry of hundreds of species including soft corals, corallimorpharians (mushroom corals), gorgonians, zoanthids, large-polyp stony corals, and small-polyp stony corals. |
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Anthony Calfo Publisher: Readingtrees.com,US Date Published: November 7, 2001 Language: English Format: Hardcover 450 Pages | Volume 1, Version 1.0: Reef Gardening for Aquarists Review "I think your book will be a hit!... There are now a lot of propagators out there." -- MIKE PALETTA: Author of The New Marine Aquarium "Your book will be an invaluable source of information for coral farmers and reef hobbyists alike." --Martin A. Moe,Jr: Green Turtle Publications Book Description A concise guide to the care and culture of reef invertebrates. This book is for curious minds interested in discovering some of the exciting techniques of coral propagation. It is tailored for hobbyists looking to safely control the growth of coral in aquaria, professional aquarists producing invertebrates for sale and trade, and thoughtful resellers interested in inspiring customers and staff to explore the many rewards of keeping coral reef invertebrates. A comprehensive guide of 450 pages, Volume 1 topics include commercial mariculture in greenhouses (including fabrication, design and operation), concept aquarium dynamics, a large coral family overview with consideration of captive viability and, of course, coral propagation, securing, and growout techniques for private aquarists and commercial interests. |
