I’d like to introduce a new column. The Book Spotlight.
In this column I’ll focus on a book and provide you with some insight and thoughts including what is available as comments and reviews on the web. I hope you find it helpful and interesting. I’d love some feedback!
The Book Spotlight #1: Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1 by Anthony Calfo
- Hardcover: 416 pages
- Publisher: Reading Trees; 2 edition (November 1, 2007)
Anthony Calfo - Book of Coral Propogation, Volume 1
If you keep corals, and have ever needed to split, cut, chop, break or otherwise remove a piece because it was getting too big, then this book is for you. I think that pretty much covers every coral keeping aquarist.
This full color book contains over 1000 images in its 416 pages to assist you in its instruction. The contents are aimed at everyone from beginner to seasoned coral keeper. Everyone can and will benefit from the guidance that Anthony Calfo puts into each page.
Covered are topics from setting up a system properly, display techniques, feeding, selecting corals and keeping them healthy and finally trimming and growing them from harvested peices.
Anthony keeps you engaged with easy-to-read text and the book is kept up-to-date with every printing (up to it’s 6th, now that’s a testament to it’s success).
A few quotes from reviews:
Similar to the first edition, I also found that each chapter is written in an easy “laid back” conversational style, allowing for very quick reading and easy understanding much–like Calfo’s speaking presentations. A must-read for new aquarists and pros alike. – Chuck Russel
K. DeRolf writes – If you are going to keep corals in your tank, or just want to learn more about corals, this is one of the best books to own! Thank you, Anthony, for writing this!
The Book’s Intro:
Introduction:
A comprehensive, fully illustrated 4oo page guide to the complete care and culture of live coral and reef invertebrates for hobbyists of all skill levels and professionals too!
Giant Clams spawning at sunset, baby reef fish living to adulthood among the roots of red mangrove trees, Cassiopeia jellyfish growing from larvae under the warm rays of the sun, and corals littering the seafloor with daughter colonies. Do these events sound like marvels of the coral reef to you? Indeed, they are some of the wonders that have occurred in the facilities of author, Anthony Rosario Calfo. And they are just some of the exciting miracles of nature that have been repeated by aquarists worldwide as described here.
Told in comfortable and concise language, this handbook reads more like a story with moments of humor, passages of instruction and dialogues of open wonder at the many unrevealed mysteries of the coral realm.
This book is for curious minds interested in discovering some of the exciting techniques for keeping and growing coral in reef aquariums. It is tailored for hobbyists looking to successfully control coral growing in aquaria, professional aquarists producing invertebrates for sale and trade, and thoughtful retailers interested in inspiring customers and staff to explore the many rewards of keeping coral reef invertebrates.
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