books

[reefkeeper8]

Can anyone help me. I'm looking for a book or wed site that is like a pocket guide but for invertebrates and corals is there such a thing. I want a book the give's me the info like the do for fish.

 

[bleedingthought]

Pocket guide? A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates by Ronald L. Shimek might be what you're looking for. But it's a little vague, I think.

Check out:
Corals by Julian Sprung
Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman
The Reef Aquarium Series by Charles Delbeek and Julian Sprung

HTH

 

[kennyfish]

Once we move past the pocket guide point and wanted to know more about the ecology behind inverts and micro fauna/flora which book would be best?

 

[SnowManSnow]

Personally I couldn't get bye without Sprungs "The Marine Aquarium" VOLS 1 and 2.

There is a VOL 3 out, but haven't had a chance to pick one up yet

B

 

[bleedingthought]

Once we move past the pocket guide point and wanted to know more about the ecology behind inverts and micro fauna/flora which book would be best?

Definitely check out the books I listed and another great, great book is Reef Invertebrates by Anthony Calfo and Bob Fenner. Lots of info on crustaceans (micro and macro), mollusks, echinoderms, worms, sponges, and algaes. Good info on refugiums and live sand/rock also!