Corals: A Quick Reference Guide

by Julian Sprung

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.

Genres: Reference

Hardcover

First published September 1, 1999

Reviews

[Kea4 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. A lot of information and the reference is well separated into hard or soft coral etc. Good photos as well.

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