getting started with corals

[barngeatbayman]

I have been doing FO and FOWLR for 20 years on and off. I have never kept corals. I have all the equipment already T5 lighting, skimmer, refugium, powerheads etc. What is the best book to learn about the different corals that explains the husbandry required for the differnt types. BTW, I am interested in softies, zoa's, SPS, and clams

 

[dwd5813]

try Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman

 

[barngeatbayman]

any other suggestions?

 

[HBtank]

I think that is the best single book for "coral" and not all that pricey.

I would also recommened Reef Invertebrates by Anthony Calfo, it really goes over many of the other aspects of a reef tank and various life you will find in a reef tank beyond specific corals (including clams). Despite the specific title, it really gives a good overview of how a balanced reef tank should be set up, though IT IS a great reference many of the "other" critters in our reefs at the same time.

Check out the links on the left side under "Support RC" of the homepage for a bookstore which has these and more that RC recommends. Amazon is the best spot to buy IMO, and is linked through there.

 

[dwd5813]

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