Need book recommendations....

[cdeakle]

I recently got a gift certificate to amazon.com from a co-worker for fixing there computers. Score! So I'm thinking it's time to buck up and purchase some good books. I only have one book in my arsenal 8O :The New Marine Aquarium : Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide by Michael S. Paletta, Edward Kadunc (Illustrator), Scott W. Michael (Photographer), Michael D. Paletta

I need your guys/gals recommendations on what books you thought were all that and a bag of chips. More specificly, I would like a good book on coral propagation (beginners) and a comprehensive "fish encyclopedia" that I can use for quick identifications wether I'm at the LFS or on vacation.

I have already decided to buy Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History by Eric H. Borneman.

-puff

 

[fishfanatic2]

Reef fishes Vol. 1 Scoot Michael, and The Conscientious Marine Aquarist (something like that) Bob Fenner.

 

[WannaBeReefer]

I loved "Reef Invertabrates" Calfo and Fenner. Very informative... I also have "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist" and agree its a great book and now that I read your full post I am blowing hot air!

 

[danimal]

corals of the worlld by jen vernon a bit pricey at $129 for the three volumes, but its my favorite. Great pics, maps,taxonomic references .

sorry but this is not for the fish in you....

 

[liquid]

Coral Propagation:

Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1: Reef Gardening for Aquarists
by Anthony Rosario Calfo
Publisher: readingtrees.com; ISBN: 0971637105; (November 7, 2001), 450 pages


Fish Encyclopedia:

Either

Reef Fishes Volume 1
by Scott W. Michael
Publisher: TFH Publications; ISBN: 1890087211; (June 1, 2001), 624 pages

or

Marine Fishes : 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species (The Pocketexpert Guide Series for Aquarists and Underwater Naturalists)
by Scott W. Michael
Publisher: Microcosm Limited; ISBN: 1890087386; (November 1999), 448 pages

http://reefs.org/library/reading/

Shane

 

[cdeakle]

Thanks for all the feedback. I went ahead an ordered:

Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1: Reef Gardening for Aquarists
by Anthony Rosario Calfo
Publisher: readingtrees.com; ISBN: 0971637105; (November 7, 2001), 450 pages

Marine Fishes : 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species (The Pocketexpert Guide Series for Aquarists and Underwater Naturalists)
by Scott W. Michael
Publisher: Microcosm Limited; ISBN: 1890087386; (November 1999), 448 pages

Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History by Eric H. Borneman.

 

[Anonymous]

The Reef Aquarium Vol 1@2 by Sprung and Delbeek.

Natural Reef Aquarium by John Tullock

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for all the feedback. I went ahead an ordered:

Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1: Reef Gardening for Aquarists
by Anthony Rosario Calfo
Publisher: readingtrees.com; ISBN: 0971637105; (November 7, 2001), 450 pages

Marine Fishes : 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species (The Pocketexpert Guide Series for Aquarists and Underwater Naturalists)
by Scott W. Michael
Publisher: Microcosm Limited; ISBN: 1890087386; (November 1999), 448 pages

Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History by Eric H. Borneman.

Oh yeah, if you didn't have the last two there then I am glad you are getting them.

 

[fishfanatic2]

Clownfishes by Joyce Wilkerson. more of a specialty book though, as the title reveals.

-Captain Obvious.

 

[cdeakle]

-Captain Obvious.

:lol: