Hello, I am new to Saltwater reef keeping. Just started a JBJ 30 Gallon Rimless All In One tank.
70+ days in. Not new to fishkeeping. Have been involved with freshwater fish for 50 years. Long time African Cichlid fish enthusiast. Though recently have delved into a variety of other things, though maintain still a good number of tanks and African Cichlids and other cichlids.
But figured I'd give saltwater a try. I have been studying and reading quite a bit.
I have noted that there is a huge numbers of coral varieties, both in genus but in species, with many species variations. But what I have noted is there really is no encyclopedia of Corals, both in the wild and in the Reef keeping hobby. There are some good books, some very well written, but absent the discussion of each variety that is available in the hobby and seen in the wild.
What I would like to see is a photo of a mature coral for each species, as well a few photos of the frags from those mature colonies. Is this available? Somewhere? If not, would anyone consider sending those to me.
I would like to make a study of coral origination, geographical, discovery, and details regarding growth, water requirements, feeding, etc.
I understand this may be a monumental task, but if I start seeing some pictures, with the Genus and Species identified, perhaps I can begin this process.
I think with the assistance of the wide masses of Reef Keeping Enthusiasts, I may be able to develop something that everyone will enjoy. But it would take a huge effort and could only been done with those raising corals, those propagating corals, those collecting corals, help and support.
Thank you for your interest and cooperation.
I hope this gets off the ground.
70+ days in. Not new to fishkeeping. Have been involved with freshwater fish for 50 years. Long time African Cichlid fish enthusiast. Though recently have delved into a variety of other things, though maintain still a good number of tanks and African Cichlids and other cichlids.
But figured I'd give saltwater a try. I have been studying and reading quite a bit.
I have noted that there is a huge numbers of coral varieties, both in genus but in species, with many species variations. But what I have noted is there really is no encyclopedia of Corals, both in the wild and in the Reef keeping hobby. There are some good books, some very well written, but absent the discussion of each variety that is available in the hobby and seen in the wild.
What I would like to see is a photo of a mature coral for each species, as well a few photos of the frags from those mature colonies. Is this available? Somewhere? If not, would anyone consider sending those to me.
I would like to make a study of coral origination, geographical, discovery, and details regarding growth, water requirements, feeding, etc.
I understand this may be a monumental task, but if I start seeing some pictures, with the Genus and Species identified, perhaps I can begin this process.
I think with the assistance of the wide masses of Reef Keeping Enthusiasts, I may be able to develop something that everyone will enjoy. But it would take a huge effort and could only been done with those raising corals, those propagating corals, those collecting corals, help and support.
Thank you for your interest and cooperation.
I hope this gets off the ground.
