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

~ Julian Sprung (Author) "Anyone who experiences the magic of viewing a coral reef for the first time feels overwhelmed by what seems like an endless variety of unfamiliar..." (more)
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Product Description

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.

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: 9.7 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #172,291 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Reference Guide, August 22, 2000

By	C. Green (Galway, Ireland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonder from Julian Sprung, November 28, 1999

By	sberwitz (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This one is really about corals, December 10, 1999

By	Francisco de Andrade Pessoa (Recife, Brasil) - See all my reviews

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.