Best Reference Book?

[TimothyJ]

My brother is a large reef enthusiast and I was looking for a 'reference book' or 'magazine' to get him for Christmas that ties in with his hobby. Does anyone have a suggestion? If you do, please also tell me what you like about it. Thanks!

 

[acrodave]

Corals of the world is a very good one and Eric Borneman's aquarium corals is another

 

[swjim]

Another vote for Eric Borneman's book here.

 

[marino420td]

The Reef Aquarium Volume 3 by J. Charles Delbeek and Julian Sprung.

I just got this book and it is really good reading.

 

[cloak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11104984#post11104984 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by marino420td
The Reef Aquarium Volume 3 by J. Charles Delbeek and Julian Sprung.

I just got this book and it is really good reading.

All four volumes are.

 

[seapug]

Subscription to Coral Magazine is a nice gift, as are all the books mentioned above. Should also add Reef Invertebrates by Calfo & Fenner.

 

[murraycamp]

Every one of these suggestions is spot on, and on my shelf (or nightstand). I would also recommend Calfo's Book of Coral Propagation.

Another idea is AHABS (Aquarium Articles by Subscription) on Dr. Ron Shimek's website (www.ronshimek.com). I think its $50 for 12 issues. I bought them all, printed them out and put them in a binder with an index. Great source of information - approximately 1000 pages that comes close to a college-level course in Marine Aquariology.

 

[murraycamp]

Sorry - AHABS is Aquarium Husbandry Articles by Subscription

 

[mile sq. reefer]

Its only 3 volumes "The Reef Aquarium" by J. Charles Delbeek and Julian Sprung.