Scott Michael books

[fishfanatic2]

Is Reef Fishes Volume 2 out? I am interested in #1, and I've heard it's good. Also what about Corals by Eric Borneman? Thanks!

 

[Len]

Volume 2 is still "coming soon" (been like that for a while now) but V1 is very much worth every penny. I have no idea about Eric's book schedule.

 

[Steven]

Scott Michael's "Pocket Expert Guide to Marine Fishes" is also worth every cent. I bring it with me whenever I buy new fish. Saved my corals from becoming someone's lunch more than once.

 

[sedgro]

V2 has been listed as "coming soon" on the Microcosm website for at least 2 probably 3 years now. Not my definition of soon for sure.

sedgro

 

[Quigonsean]

I don't know about Vol2 but I got Vol1. It is one of the best referances I never go fish shopping or looking for a possible purchase without it. Just be carefull it can cause arguments with the "Tang Police" as for some reason alot of people seem to think you need larger tanks for tangs then is listed. Oh and when it list Max Size that is Max size ever recorded on record anywhere, the biggest wheather in tank ocean, or whatever.

Sean

 

[fishfanatic2]

:lol:

Thanks. Corals is out, just want to know oif anyone has it/ what they think of it.

 

[Saltykirk]

I wish Microcosm would get Vol II out. Vol I is very well worth the money. Ditto on the pocket guide.

 

[Anonymous]

Would it be worthwhile to organize a letter or e-mail campaign to the publisher to see if we create enough demand for release of Vol. II?

 

[Ben1]

Aquarium Corals from Borneman is also very good. Good info on care and gotta love the photos. I also have Vol 1 of Scott's series and love it. It goes into great detail on care for each fish it covors.

One book I have wanted for awhile but couldnt stomach the price untill now was JEN Vernon's Corals of the world. It is amazing expecially for us SPS lovers. The photos are great showing many variations of coral growth within one spieces dependant on enviromental conditions and skeletal photos as well. Its the best book set I have ever bought.

FWIW I found the best price on www.premiumaquatics.com for it.

 

[Anonymous]

Borneman's book is definitely recommended, if you dig around this site you will find a lot of praise for it.

Count me in the group of people who love Reef Fishes Vol. I and really hope Vol. II will come out some day.

 

[MHLTCOB]

i heard the reason volume 2 was not out yet was because of the revision of the angelfish family taxonomy. Not sure if this is true or not.

 

[reefworm]

I second Ben and Minime. If you don't want to dig for the posts that praise Borneman's Aquarium Corals I'll be happy to save you the time. Excellent text. I would consider it a "must have" for any reefkeeper's library.

regards,
rw