Reef Keeping Basics e-book... Deal or Dud

Aurora D. · 07/28/2008, 06:58 PM

I was just wondering if Eric V. Vander Hope's book Reef Keeping Basics is worth the $70 asking price. Thanks

Tang Salad · 07/28/2008, 06:59 PM

Do you have a link for that? It seems rather pricey.

SCIFI_3D_zoo · 07/28/2008, 07:04 PM

Everything you need is here too.

Chef Reef · 07/28/2008, 08:10 PM

$70?? for an e-book??? No thanks..

Aurora D. · 07/28/2008, 08:29 PM

The website is www.reefkeepingbasics.com

carlsbl · 07/28/2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aurora D.
I was just wondering if Eric V. Vander Hope's book Reef Keeping Basics is worth the $70 asking price. Thanks

I have reef books up the wazoo. But I still end up here at reefcentral.com. You can't beat the the collective conscience of this forum. If you have the money, be come a contributing member here!

Aurora D. · 07/28/2008, 08:45 PM

Yeah, you sure are right about reef centeral. All the knowledge in these forums couldn't fit in 100 thousand books!

Chef Reef · 07/28/2008, 08:46 PM

its called a library. they are free there you know.. :P same as reefcentral

OAD · 07/28/2008, 08:49 PM

I use Eric Bornemans book Coral and reefcentral.

Tang Salad · 07/28/2008, 08:51 PM

For that money you could get 2 very good books that (combined with RC) would serve you well for years.

melev · 07/28/2008, 08:59 PM

I was one of 14 authors that wrote in that e-book. Another is Richard Durso, famous for his Durso Standpipe. Each author had to answer the same group of questions, so you end up having the ability to read 14 answers to each question if you wish.

And all 14 authors plus Eric get a piece of that pie.

Edit: I tried to find you a page on that site with the list of authors, but the URLs don't seem to match what I'm seeing on the webpages. So I guess if you need more info, PM me.

Edit II: I found one. http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/coauthors/

Aurora D. · 07/29/2008, 01:20 PM

I think I'll just put the money towards my reef, besides I have plenty of books anyways. Thanks for the input though.

By the way melev, I love your site!

melev · 07/29/2008, 02:20 PM

Thanks Aurora. I appreciate it.

07/28/2008, 06:58 PM	#1
Aurora D. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 325	Reef Keeping Basics e-book... Deal or Dud I was just wondering if Eric V. Vander Hope's book Reef Keeping Basics is worth the $70 asking price. Thanks

07/28/2008, 06:59 PM	#2
Tang Salad Algae skeptic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 78702 Posts: 3,098	Do you have a link for that? It seems rather pricey. __________________ Your algae is not special. Current Tank Info: TBD ADA 120-P SPS NLPS

07/28/2008, 08:45 PM	#7
Aurora D. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 325	Yeah, you sure are right about reef centeral. All the knowledge in these forums couldn't fit in 100 thousand books! __________________ Cats, Gardens, and Reefs... OH MY!!

07/28/2008, 08:51 PM	#10
Tang Salad Algae skeptic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 78702 Posts: 3,098	For that money you could get 2 very good books that (combined with RC) would serve you well for years. __________________ Your algae is not special. Current Tank Info: TBD ADA 120-P SPS NLPS

07/28/2008, 08:59 PM	#11
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I was one of 14 authors that wrote in that e-book. Another is Richard Durso, famous for his Durso Standpipe. Each author had to answer the same group of questions, so you end up having the ability to read 14 answers to each question if you wish. And all 14 authors plus Eric get a piece of that pie. Edit: I tried to find you a page on that site with the list of authors, but the URLs don't seem to match what I'm seeing on the webpages. So I guess if you need more info, PM me. Edit II: I found one. http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/coauthors/ Last edited by melev; 07/28/2008 at 09:04 PM.

07/28/2008, 07:04 PM	#3
SCIFI_3D_zoo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sebring, Florida Posts: 1,072	Everything you need is here too.

07/28/2008, 08:10 PM	#4
Chef Reef Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hallandale, FL Posts: 2,189	$70?? for an e-book??? No thanks..

07/28/2008, 08:29 PM	#5
Aurora D. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 325	The website is www.reefkeepingbasics.com

07/28/2008, 08:46 PM	#8
Chef Reef Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hallandale, FL Posts: 2,189	its called a library. they are free there you know.. :P same as reefcentral

07/28/2008, 08:49 PM	#9
OAD Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 507	I use Eric Bornemans book Coral and reefcentral.

07/29/2008, 01:20 PM	#12
Aurora D. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 325	I think I'll just put the money towards my reef, besides I have plenty of books anyways. Thanks for the input though. By the way melev, I love your site! __________________ Cats, Gardens, and Reefs... OH MY!! Last edited by Aurora D.; 07/29/2008 at 01:26 PM.

07/29/2008, 02:20 PM	#13
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Thanks Aurora. I appreciate it.