The Reef Aquarium – Volumes One & Two
By J. Charles Delbeek & Julian Sprung
Hardcover — 1994 & 1997 — Ricordea Publishing
This acclaimed 2-volume set is considered a foundational reference in modern reef-aquarium keeping. Written by experts J. Charles Delbeek and Julian Sprung, these richly illustrated hardcovers provide an in-depth guide to the identification, husbandry, and long-term care of tropical marine invertebrates.
Volume One focuses on system design, lighting, filtration approaches, live rock, fish compatibility, and aquarium ecology. Volume Two continues with expanded guidance on coral biology, advanced invertebrate care, water chemistry, propagation, and species-level analysis. Both books include extensive color photography, species profiles, and technical best practices.
Whether you are a marine-aquarium hobbyist, coral enthusiast, or student of aquatic biology, this set offers unmatched depth, clarity, and practical guidance.
• Clean pages, no highlighting noted
• Tight bindings
• Light shelf/edge wear to covers
• Interior pages clean and bright
Overall: Very Good
Volume One
• First Printing: July 1994
• ISBN: 1-883693-12-8
Volume Two
• First Printing: June 1997
• ISBN: 1-883693-13-6
Publisher: Ricordea Publishing, Coconut Grove, Florida
Printed & bound in Italy (Arnoldo Mosconi)