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Corals: A Quick Reference Guide (Oceanographic Series) [Hardcover]

Julian Sprung (Author, Photographer)
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Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999 | ISBN-10: 1883693098 | ISBN-13: 978-1883693091 | Edition: 1
A comprehensive field guide for aquarists, divers and naturalists, with detailed full color photographs of hundreds of species, encompassing the majority of coral genera one is likely to encounter on reefs around the world, This book defines corals and distinguishes them form similar hydrozoans, zoanthids, and corallimorpharia. The corals are described and compared to similar looking species, and their range and the correct pronunciation of the Latin name is given.

In addition, for aquarists who grow corals in reef aquariums, information is provided in quick reference charts concerning each coral's requirements for light, water movement, and food, hardiness in captivity, aggressiveness toward other corals, and proper positioning in the aquarium.

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About the Author

Julian Sprung began studying marinelife more than 30 years ago in his native South Florida. He is a biologist, author, photographer, and aquarium design consultant. His research of coral reef ecosystems in nature and in specially designed reef aquariums has invovled travel to many countries. Julian writes about his work for various aquarium hobby publications, and his monthly column, "Reef Notes" in Freshwater and Marine Aquarium magazine has been compiled in a book series called Reef Notes Revisited and Revised. Julian also co-wrote with J. Charles Delbeek the books, The Reef Aquarium volumes one and two, considered the "bibles" on the subject.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Ricordea Publishing; 1 edition (September 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1883693098
  • ISBN-13: 978-1883693091
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #258,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
A Must Have Reference Guide August 22, 2000
Format:Hardcover
This is a great quick reference guide for corals commonly found in the reef trade. I won't kid you, you will not find as much information here as you would in larger volumes such as The Reef Aquarium (TRA) Vol. 1 & 2. This is a handy book for getting quick stats such as lighting requirements, foods accepted, tank placement charts, aggressiveness, hardiness, and more. I bring the book with me every time I go coral shopping. With a book like this at your side you will always have all the facts BEFORE you make your coral purchase!
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The perfect gift for that reef hobbist or scuba diver in your life. This book is full of great pictures of both hard and soft corals. It explains the best placement, lighting needs, and feeding needs. Perfect for identification.
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An excellent book for every reef aquarists. It's about corals, not like many books out there where you can just read about pumps, skimmers, HQI lamps e all that budgets. Julian teaches us the most important informations we need: the diferences between the needs of each species of corals. This is what we need to know to provide the best possible for our animals.
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Lots of eye candy, thorough coverage of hard/soft corals
I'm new to the hobby (less than 1 year) and saw this book at the local fish store upon one of my first visits to the store. The price tag scared me away... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. D. Curtis
Excellent guide
This book is and excellent guide that I've been using frequently for the last 6 years or nearly so. It is quite easy to consult and accurate. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Pedro Nuno
Used Book like New
Bought this used book and it said it was in "good" condition but it almost looked new. Maybe one person read it. Now marks no torn or missing pages, really good book.
Published 8 months ago by Michael
Corals, yes; ...but not as we see them!
I made a huge mistake in purchasing this book, .....although that's probably not a bad reflection on the book as such. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Le Stryge
Great
The book was like new, service was very fast.
"Corals" is an excellent reference for captive reef hobbyists of any level.
Published 18 months ago by Allen
Good book for Identification
This is a good book to help ID coral. Nice pictures with info on placement in aquarium. More on hard coral then soft.
Published 21 months ago by Stephen P Eivers
Corals: A Quick Reference Guide (Oceanographic Series)
A beautiful work, with a wonderful variety of colors and shapes.
Excellent material for consultation of the aquarium, but would like an update on the diversity of corals... Read more
Published on February 26, 2009 by Mauro Becker
Corals book REVIEW
Definitely an AWESOME book. This book is INCREDIBLE ! It shows thousands of corals. Gives scientific names and ALL common names as well. Read more
Published on December 17, 2008 by Jeff
Good coral guide
As I expected. Good pictures, easy coral identification and main keys to choose and mantain your reef aquarium corals. Read more
Published on October 1, 2008 by Javier Peña López
Corals: A quick reference guide
This book has a bunch of good information concerning Coral growth and selection in the home aquarium. Great book.
Published on March 3, 2008 by Master Myles
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