Corals: A Quick Reference Guide (Oceanographic Series)

Brand: Ricordea Publishing

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UPC:
9781883693091
Maximum Purchase:
3 units
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
1999-09-25
Author:
Julian Sprung
Language:
english
Edition:
1
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A comprehensive field guide for aquarists, divers and naturalists, with detailed full color photographs of hundreds of species, encompassing the majority of coral genera one is likely to encounter on reefs around the world, This book defines corals and distinguishes them form similar hydrozoans, zoanthids, and corallimorpharia. The corals are described and compared to similar looking species, and their range and the correct pronunciation of the Latin name is given.

In addition, for aquarists who grow corals in reef aquariums, information is provided in quick reference charts concerning each coral's requirements for light, water movement, and food, hardiness in captivity, aggressiveness toward other corals, and proper positioning in the aquarium.