here is a list of the books that i own. i have not read them all, but all were recommended by other hobbiests. including the ISBN # ...
pocket expert ... marine fishes - by Michael 1-890087-38-6
pocket expert ... marine inverts - by Shimek 1-890087-66-1
marine reef aquarium handbook - by Glodstien 0-8120-9598-7
book of coral propagation - by Calfo 0-9716371-0-5
reef inverts - by Calfo and Fenner 0-9672630-3-4
natural reef aquariums - by Tullock 1-890087-00-9
consciensious marine aquarist - by Fenner 1-890087-02-5
the reef aquarium - by Delbeek and Sprung 1-883693-12-8
reef fishes - by Scott W. Michael 1-890087-21-1
corals : a quick ref. guide - by Sprung 1-883693-09-8
inverts : a quick ref. guide - by Sprung 1-883693-00-4
and the one that i have read 3 times ...
aquarium corals - by Eric Borneman 1-890087-48-3