Good book describing all the different corals?

[LivingSeas]

I'm looking for a book that has tons of pictures of corals and there real/common names.
Ideally facts about each as well?

Being new I'm at a loss when people start talking about specific corals
Without using pics? I'd like something to get me up to speed and plan my tank.

What I've found on amazon so far is mire the biology of corals or reefs

Thanks Mike.

 

[Bongo Shrimp]

I'm looking for a book that has tons of pictures of corals and there real/common names.
Ideally facts about each as well?

Being new I'm at a loss when people start talking about specific corals
Without using pics? I'd like something to get me up to speed and plan my tank.

What I've found on amazon so far is mire the biology of corals or reefs

Thanks Mike.

Corals of the World, J.E.N Veron are the single and over the top best choice for coral ID books (they come in a set of 3). They have thousands and thousands of pictures, descriptions, and everything imaginable about so many species of coral. They even have close up pics of the bare skeleton to show minute differences between species. I have this set so take it from me, it's the only way to go. Unfortunately they are out of print now so they have become extremely expensive as you can see on amazon. I suggest checking ebay periodically and/or looking for a used set for sale locally.

http://www.amazon.com/Corals-World-Vol-Slip-Cover/dp/0642322368

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Corals of the World, J.E.N Veron are the single and over the top best choice for coral ID books (they come in a set of 3). They have thousands and thousands of pictures, descriptions, and everything imaginable about so many species of coral. They even have close up pics of the bare skeleton to show minute differences between species. I have this set so take it from me, it's the only way to go. Unfortunately they are out of print now so they have become extremely expensive as you can see on amazon. I suggest checking ebay periodically and/or looking for a used set for sale locally.

http://www.amazon.com/Corals-World-Vol-Slip-Cover/dp/0642322368

I agree. These books are awesome.

 

[droblack]

I love my Corals of the World! Can't believe how much they go for now.

 

[Mike&Terry]

We also have the set and it is pricey.

There is an online version of the books here:
Corals of the World - Search for Photos, maps and information about corals and reefs

A subset here:
Species

 

[WillKatt]

Corals of the World, J.E.N Veron are the single and over the top best choice for coral ID books (they come in a set of 3). They have thousands and thousands of pictures, descriptions, and everything imaginable about so many species of coral. They even have close up pics of the bare skeleton to show minute differences between species. I have this set so take it from me, it's the only way to go. Unfortunately they are out of print now so they have become extremely expensive as you can see on amazon. I suggest checking ebay periodically and/or looking for a used set for sale locally.

http://www.amazon.com/Corals-World-Vol-Slip-Cover/dp/0642322368

Serious! Over $800 for three book!s
Hopefully they can be found cheaper somewhere other than amazon.