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Definitive Aquarium Books
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The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Volume 1)The Reef Aquarium: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tropical Marine Invertebrates (Volume 1) by Julian Sprung
Buy new: $53.52 / Used from: $34.50
First of a set - Commonly referred to in the hobby as the "Reefkeeper's Bible"
The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium, Vol. 1The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium, Vol. 1 by Svein A. Fossa
Buy used from: $15.99
First of Five planned - Probably more information than Sprung & Delbeek, but less accesible to non-supergeniuses :)
Corals: A Quick Reference Guide (Oceanographic Series)Corals: A Quick Reference Guide (Oceanographic Series) by Julian Sprung
Buy used from: $21.99
The best coral identification guide around. Also includes graphical information on lighting, current, placement, feeding, and aggression.
Colorguide of tropical fish diseasesColorguide of tropical fish diseases by Gerald Bassleer
Buy used from: $24.95
Indispensible for identifying and treating Freshwater fish diseases. Contains full color photos, and lots of them.
Nature Aquarium World: How You Can Make A Most Beautiful AquariumNature Aquarium World: How You Can Make A Most Beautiful Aquarium by Takashi Amano
Buy used from: $35.51
The first of a set of three - Takshi Amano is THE master of aquatic plants. His natural stylings make Dutch aquariums look like children's finger paintings
Coral SeasCoral Seas by Roger Steene
Buy used from: $14.42
The greatest underwater photography in existence. Not much info, but the pictures are absolutely breathtaking.
Giant Clams: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tridacnid ClamsGiant Clams: A Comprehensive Guide to the Identification and Care of Tridacnid Clams by Daniel Knop
Buy used from: $6.00
Everything you ever wanted to know about clams, but didn't know to ask.
Anemone Fishes and Their Host Sea AnemonesAnemone Fishes and Their Host Sea Anemones by Daphne Gail Fautin
Buy new: $18.96 / Used from: $2.04
A first edition of the ultimate clownfish and anemone guide. The revised edition was published in 1997.
Seahorses: Conservation & CareSeahorses: Conservation & Care by Neil Garrick-Maidonent
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $1.65
Everybody loves seahorses, and seahorses love this book.
The Marine Aquarium Problem Solver: Practical & Expert Advice on Keeping Fish & InvertebratesThe Marine Aquarium Problem Solver: Practical & Expert Advice on Keeping Fish & Invertebrates by Nick Dakin
Buy used from: $0.01
A wonderfully colorful beginner book with a large species guide.
A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium SpeciesA PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species by Scott W. Michael
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $9.82
The best compact species guide for marine fish.
South American Dwarf Cichlids (Aqualog Book, Vol. 1)South American Dwarf Cichlids (Aqualog Book, Vol. 1) by H. J. Mayland
Buy new: $38.43 / Used from: $29.99
This book covers all fish in the genera Apistogramma, Crenicara, and Microgeophagus. Beautiful pictures and location data.
Aquarium Plants: The Practical Guide (Euro Ed.)Aquarium Plants: The Practical Guide (Euro Ed.) by Beate T. Lindsey
Buy new: $49.99 / Used from: $10.00
Pictures and graphical care requirements for nearly every species of aquatic plant.
South American CichlidsSouth American Cichlids by Wayne S. Leibel
Buy new: $9.56 / Used from: $0.01
Small, but wonderfully informative - by the world's expert on American cichlids