Corals 101 - J. Charles Delbeek

Discussion in 'Coral' started by omard, May 12, 2007.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2003
    Messages:
    4,745
    Location:
    Silverdale, Washington
    J. Charles Delbeek

    "They are mysterious guests from an exotic world. Unlike anything else we keep in an aquarium, they represent the essence of the coral reefs that we try to duplicate in our living rooms. Our success at this effort depends greatly on how well we understand these unusual life forms.

    Unfortunately, for the average hobbyist, the increased availability of these animals is not matched by the information available concerning their biology and care. Too often, hobbyists know more about who manufactures their aquarium equipment than basic biological information, or proper identification of the animals they are striving to keep. And yet, without this information it is difficult to provide the optimum conditions that will allow them to grow and reproduce."

    Corals, by J. Charles Delbeek


    (good general info discovered while on search of need for/effects of Potassium in reef tanks)

    Scott D.
     
    Last edited: May 13, 2007
    omard, May 12, 2007
    omard, May 12, 2007
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2006
    Messages:
    4,860
    Location:
    Wonderland
    Awesome reading as I have the three volume set of "Aquarium Corals" by Delbeek and Sprung!!!! Awesome!...
     
    coral reefer, May 12, 2007
    coral reefer, May 12, 2007
    #2
  3. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2003
    Messages:
    4,745
    Location:
    Silverdale, Washington

    You got me all excited about running out and buying the "Aquarium Corals" set.

    Just checked on Amazon...

    But WOW! :eek: are they ever pricey... (besides will be facing major household eruption if I spend any more mony on aquarium stuff for a while after just purchasing my flame wrasses which were not cheap.)

    Will have to go on my "want to have for my birthday list" (which is already quite long :p )

    Guess I will just have to be happy with posted article for a while. Is worth bookmarking and serious study.

    Thanks for tip.

    Scott
     
    omard, May 13, 2007
    omard, May 13, 2007
    #3
  4. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2004
    Messages:
    9,219
    Location:
    CT
    These books are great but unless you're in a situation where you have to i.d. a lot of stoney corals, there's no need to spend all that money :) Tangster uses our set alot but he's in the aquaculture business. I just like to look at the pretty pictures :lol:
     
    amcarrig, May 13, 2007
    amcarrig, May 13, 2007
    #4
  5. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2006
    Messages:
    4,860
    Location:
    Wonderland
    Scott, you won't be disappointed with the set and I feel that it is a valuable addition to your saltwater hobby library!!!!!
    I have learned so much>and it is more than just the describing of stonies, Octocorals, and Gorgonians!!!
     
    coral reefer, May 13, 2007
    coral reefer, May 13, 2007
    #5