Good book on Algae?

[Anonymous]

Has anyone found a good pictoral reference book on algae?

 

[smlacy]

I've seen a copy of this book:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_1/104-2272687-1015967?v=glance&s=books

It was very good, but a bit biased to what you'd see in the ocean vs. what you'd see in your LFS or on Live Rock. But, an entertaining and very interesting book nonetheless. (note that its caribbean, and doesn't cover Pacific species)

If that link is busted, here's some more info:

Marine Plants of the Caribbean: A Field Guide from Florida to Brazil
by Diane Scullion Littler, Mark M. Littler, Katina E. Bucher, Jam Norris, James N. Norris
Paperback: 272 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.76 x 7.62 x 4.99
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Press; (September 1992)
ISBN: 0874746078

Descriptive text and color illustrations for common species likely to be encountered, along with those that are locally abundanet or might attract attention because of some unusual characteristic. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

 

[ChrisRD]

Algae: A Problem Solver Guide

 

[smlacy]

Anybody ever see this one:

"Marine Algae Control Secrets: Remedies for the Marine and Reef Aquarium"

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/bo...asp?userid=33SJH445XF&pwb=1&ean=9780966454949

 

[Anonymous]

"Marine Algae Control Secrets: Remedies for the Marine and Reef Aquarium"

I thought that book was well put together for being inexpensive and rather thin. There is lots of good information for the novice. There are also some very good pictures. I think it definately belongs in the new reefer library.

Regards, Eric

 

[liquid]

I've got the first book that was linked into this thread. It's pretty good.

Shane

 

[Anonymous]

If you're looking for something on macros, "The Natural Marine Aquarium--Reef Invertebrates" has quite a few pages dedicated to them. Nuisance algaes are not left out, but the focus is more on macros with an emphasis on utilization for refugia.