Best books on Coral Husbandry?

[BigTex1836]

What are some of the best books to read about coral and fish husbandry? All suggestions are welcome!

 

[jeffww]

I have a copy of eric borneman's book (aquarium corals). It used to be the bible for coral care. They can be found used in paperback for 10-30 dollars. The hardcover is a collector's item and is more expensive. Although the information in it is a little outdated and even wrong sometimes it is a good springboard for success.

 

[LadyTang2]

I have a copy of eric borneman's book (aquarium corals). It used to be the bible for coral care. They can be found used in paperback for 10-30 dollars. The hardcover is a collector's item and is more expensive. Although the information in it is a little outdated and even wrong sometimes it is a good springboard for success.

Hi Jeff, do you by any chance recall what was wrong in the book? I am reading it and that would be useful to know, if you dont recall exactly, do you roughly recall what those bits were about? Thanks!

 

[Backreefing]

The reef aquarium volume 1-2 by J Spung

 

[jeffww]

Some of these are going to be nitpicking but off the top of my head some species information is not accurate. Also, some of the husbandry advice is based off of what was recommended 20-30 years ago. I don't remember if it was this book or a paletta book but they were recommending DSB and plenum systems. Although still doable, things have gotten a lot easier since then.