About the Author

One of the best-known of a new generation of reef aquarists, Eric Borneman is the author of the bestselling A Practical Guide to Corals (Crystal Graphics, 1996). He is both an accomplished reef keeper and avid SCUBA diver, and his writings are enriched by the fusion of information from aquarium experience and observations of corals in the wild. A frequent contributor to on-line forums, he is also published in Tropical Fish Hobbyist, Freshwater and Marine Aquarium Magazine, and other publications. He lives near Houston, Texas and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in marine biology.