reef fish reference books
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jhawkor
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Thanks for the advice. The Reef Aquarium volumes is another series I was looking into. Have you read Scott Micheals book on Angelfish and Butterfly fish? I have Angelfishes of the World by Kiyoshi Endoh and I thought it was great.
Thanks Sheol & Guillaume, it nice to know that I am not the only one who would love to see a second edition of Borneman's book. Anyone know if he is considering one?
I know of no good references on gobies, so I really can't wait for Scott Michael's volume on them. I can't even imagine the amount of work that must go into one of those volumes. I don't think that there is a sesile invertebrate book that comes close (but I wish that there were!)
I also agree with Tim about Wittenrich's book being a good resource, and not just about breeding but also topics such as nutrition.
I know of no good references on gobies, so I really can't wait for Scott Michael's volume on them. I can't even imagine the amount of work that must go into one of those volumes. I don't think that there is a sesile invertebrate book that comes close (but I wish that there were!)
I also agree with Tim about Wittenrich's book being a good resource, and not just about breeding but also topics such as nutrition.
jhawkor
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I thought Wittenrich's book was good too. I'm designing my broodstock system after the model shown in the book.
jhawkor
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Haha, those people like their Gobies
Yes, but it says that it hasn't been updated since 2003. I do appreciate it, though. Its been a few months since I had been on that site.
The information age is suppose to be all about being overwhelmed by the vast amounts of available information. Too often (for me), I'm overwhelmed by the vast amounts of information that I know are out there, but are, as of yet, not available (gobies...) or not even attained by someone yet (like the vast numbers of undescribed marine invertebrates, or even what actually happens when we die -- any rich benefactors out there want to fund some research studies on this before I die?)
Well, I started to read it. Very general book. Good stuff, but not always cutting edge. Few tips and trick you don't always know. Good general descrption of fishes, which I didn't have in my previous books. However, I would not recommend to experts that want to go further.
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I have an Amazon giftcard I'm going to use up and want to know if these two books are fairly redundant and if I could get better use out of it.
Reef Fishes: A Guide to Their Identification, Behavior and Captive Care, Vol. 1
http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Fishes-Identification-Behavior-Captive/dp/1890087459
A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species
http://www.amazon.com/PocketExpert-Guide-Marine-Fishes-essential/dp/1890087386/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c
I was going to buy those two plus this one:
Hawaii's Fishes : A Guide for Snorkelers, Divers, and Aquarists
http://www.amazon.com/Hawaiis-Fishe...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268523045&sr=1-1
I'm specifically looking for books that focus on reef fish.
Reef Fishes: A Guide to Their Identification, Behavior and Captive Care, Vol. 1
http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Fishes-Identification-Behavior-Captive/dp/1890087459
A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species
http://www.amazon.com/PocketExpert-Guide-Marine-Fishes-essential/dp/1890087386/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c
I was going to buy those two plus this one:
Hawaii's Fishes : A Guide for Snorkelers, Divers, and Aquarists
http://www.amazon.com/Hawaiis-Fishe...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268523045&sr=1-1
I'm specifically looking for books that focus on reef fish.
With over 1,000 species, even attempting that book must be a daunting task!
Concering the Gobies & Dartfish, that is.
An updated Borneman would be top of the list for corals. I almost got the Angel book when I got V1 of Reef fishes. But didn't have as much husbandry material as I wanted. I may yet get it.
I'd like a revised version of Tullock's The Captive Reef Aquarium" seeing as how I launched this adventure because of that one!.
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Stumped: That is a good one, its sort of a Synopsis of The Reef Fishes series overall. Plus, it has sharks & rays.
Matthew
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And any book that had a picture of Apolemicthys Guenzi (SP?) would be bought here! LOL
Concering the Gobies & Dartfish, that is.
An updated Borneman would be top of the list for corals. I almost got the Angel book when I got V1 of Reef fishes. But didn't have as much husbandry material as I wanted. I may yet get it.
I'd like a revised version of Tullock's The Captive Reef Aquarium" seeing as how I launched this adventure because of that one!.
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Stumped: That is a good one, its sort of a Synopsis of The Reef Fishes series overall. Plus, it has sharks & rays.
Matthew
PS.
And any book that had a picture of Apolemicthys Guenzi (SP?) would be bought here! LOL
Angelfishes by Debelius, Tanaka, and Kuiter
