Critter Identification...

[Chromed1]

Lately, I see a ton of people asking for an ID. Is there a complete source online or in print with pictures that you would recommend for identifications. I would really like to brush up myself and do some research. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

 

[cantfindnemo]

Here ya go

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=354760

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

This should cover the bulk of things. Other than that, it's all Questions and Answers.

Melev's Identification Page - http://melevsreef.com/id/
A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species by Ronald L. Shimek
Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species - by Scott W. Michael
Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide - by Julian Sprung
Corals: A Quick Reference Guide - by Julian Sprung

 

[Chromed1]

Thanks! Any others besides Melevs?

 

[Chromed1]

Travis,

OUTSTANDING! Thanks!

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

While it's not specifically about identification, here are some of my personal favorite books and websites.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7377145#post7377145 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Travis L. Stevens
Books
A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species by Ronald L. Shimek
Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species - by Scott W. Michael
Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide - by Julian Sprung
Corals: A Quick Reference Guide - by Julian Sprung
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists - by Robert M. Fenner
Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History - by Eric H. Borneman
The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide - by Michael S. Paletta
The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Volume 1) - by Julian Sprung and Charles Delbeek
The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Vol 2) - by Julian Sprung and Charles Delbeek
The Reef Aquarium: Science, Art, and Technology, Vol. 3 - by Julian Sprung and Charles Delbeek
Algae: A Problem Solver Guide - by Julian Sprung
The Complete Book of the Marine Aquarium - by Vincent B. Hargreaves

Websites
Fish Database - www.fishbase.org
Coral Database - http://whelk.aims.gov.au/coralsearch/coralsearch.php

 

[Chromed1]

Ask and ye shall receive...

 

[Paintbug]

http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm
http://www.meerwasser-lexikon.de/eng/0/0/0/index.htm
http://www.seawater.no/fauna/index.htm
http://saltcorner.com/sections/guest/1024frameset.htm
http://www.poppe-images.com/images/
http://users.skynet.be/ThomasD/article/hermit.htm
http://www.habitas.org.uk/marinelife/index.html

these should keep you busy for a few days