Book of Coral Propagation- Volume 1- Reef Gardening for Aquarists Description:

Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1: Reef Gardening for Aquarists review:
5 stars (Calfo does it again!) - Remember all of those mundane questions on the reef forums?



431 Pages packed with the answers and advice that we all seek. From newby grommets to advanced marine aquarists, Anthony Calfo has suceeded in putting his knowledge into the words that are understandable to all of us. And, that's without glossy photographs!



I couldn't put the book down and read it cover to cover.



Get this book and read it ...


5 stars (Protect yourself from people trying to sell.) - I know I am not the only person who sees a nice corals and wants it. Either the person selling it tried to assure me 'oh it'll do fine in your tank' OR they try and sell 100s in equiptment I don't need. Before making a coral purchase I consult this book, will it -really- do well in my tank? Sometimes the answer is no, sometimes yes, BUT since consulting this book I've never had a coral witheraway and die. From reading the articles on the various types of corals, I have better possitioned my tank, and ended up with happy corals growing and spreading in my tank. The money for this book has saved me time and and again from throwing away money on the wrong coral or the wrong equiptment It has also saved me time in doing things right the first time.



This book is very readable and not dry at all. Its actually a good read which is rare in a truly useful book. The style and organization of this book make it a book that is never on my book shelf, it's most often on my nightstand becasue it always seems to have another gem of wisdom to impart.
5 stars (A must-have in any serious aquarist book collection!) - This is an absolute must in an aquarist book collection. Although, as the author states is not a coffe table book (it has no pictures), is filled with very usefull information and tips. All chapters are based on the author's long experience, which makes the information evermore believable and worth applying. Beyond the basic information, which is very thourough and complete, there are many more in depth discussions, suggestions and experiences, regarding corals and their propagation. Even if the aquarist is not planning in the near future to propagate his own corals (for now!), this book gives you a super solid foundation for successfull reef keeping. In addition, the book is well written and is very pleasant to read. The straight forward style makes for very easy comprehension. By far, the best marine aquarist book I own.