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"A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium" is a beautiful and comprehensive guide to stony corals, soft corals and gorgonians that are available to the reef hobbyist. It is a defintive reference, atlas, and guidebook for easy identification of over 200 species of coral. The book is organized by Common Name, realized through a compilation of written surveys that included over 300 dealers, distributors, collectors, and experts from all over the country. For the first time ever, corals can now be correctly identified by a standardized common name. For convenience, we have also listed any other names that have been reported to be used in the description of a species. And of course all photos are cross referenced with scientific names.
This book contains 112 pages, with all brilliant 4-color photographs of corals as they appear in aquariums throughout the country. There are no blurred and vague photos of corals in the wild, and no information that is unimportant to the reef aquarium owner. Our guide is filled with over 300 magnificent pictures, including close-ups, detail shots, and different color morphs of individual specimens that will absolutely pinpoint a coral's identity.
Furthermore, there are easy to follow charts on lighting and water flow requirements, aggressiveness, and difficulty of care. Each species also has a written description that includes individual care requirements, identification hints, and any other special information that should be known about a specific coral Because of the unique nature of this guide, it is an outstanding book for both beginners and advanced hobbyists.
The book is currently under production, and it will be available in 6 to 8 weeks. Pre-publication price is only $29.95 plus $3.00 shipping.
You may reserve your copy directly from Crystal Graphics at 1-800-497-0756. Credit cards will NOT be billed until the book is actually shipped. We absolutely guarantee your satisfaction of this coral reference guide with a full money back guarantee, no questions asked.
This book is truly the first of its kind in the reef hobby, and has been long needed and awaited. Reserve your copy now!
Ed Puterbaugh and Eric Borneman