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Old 10-03-2008, 10:19 PM
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Default What book have you guys found very useful to learn more about corals?
Hey I want to read up on corals/reef tanks as I’m turning my tank into one–I noticed amazon.ca sells quite a few books, anyone found one book in particular very informative?

Ex. When I first started with salt water tanks I bought the ‘conscientious marine aquarist’ by Robert M. Fenner and I loved that book helped me get my tank started and taught me tons
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Old 10-03-2008, 10:27 PM
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Like "Book of Coral Propagation" by Calfo and "Aquarium Corals" by Borneman
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"Aquarium Corals" by Borneman
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Corals of the world by J.E.N. Veron & I recommend getting all 3 volumes.
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Hands down: Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman.
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i also say aquarium corals by Eric Borneman also marine chemistry by brightwell was a good book most people should read
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thanks you guys, just made a pusrchase on amazon.ca for Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman hardcover on sale for 39bucks, what a deal - the paper back was 20bucks more oddly
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