truly exceptional book. Vast array of information written in a totally easy to asimilate language. Woild highly recomend this book to anyone wishing to know the a-z of corals.

I purchased a book from Vanderbilt_ca. The condition was listed as good. I found the book to be well packaged and in excelent condition. I am very pleased with my purchase. Shipping took a little longer then they thought, however the package had to cross the border so I did anticipate this.Aquarium Corals: Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History

Excellent book for the serious reef aquarist and anyone interested in corals. Provides technical, but easily understood information on the husbandry and care of these beautiful organisms in the home aquarium- from identification, propagation, lighting, and all techniques needed to keep these beautiful creatures not just surviving, but thriving in your tank.
The information on stony corals, zoanthids, gorgonians, corallimorphians, and other cnidarians is exhaustive, but easily digestible by the normal aquarist.The book chapters are sensibly divided and there is so much wonderful information packed into each paragraph that it is difficult to stop reading it once you get started.
The book introduces technical terms and defines them, even providing a pronounciation key for each genera. Nothing is forgotten. The photography is beautiful. The paper that it is printed on is thick, glossy, and weighty.
All in all, this is one of those must-have books for the aquarist, especially those who are interested in reef keeping. For the fist time marine tank keepers, I must add that this is one of those books you must purchase to read to help prevent mishaps when first starting out. There are no questions left unanswered. For the advanced marine keepers, I think you will find this book a true gem, insightful and covers all those relevant propagation questions one might have. For your money, you will not find a better book!!!!!