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08/16/2011, 10:05 AM
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THE 1 Book?
Do you have a be-all-end-all book?
THE one you turn to for your reefing/dosing/param cking reference guide? I'm not really looking for a fish guide, I want the down & dirty, serious reefer's book of what is important and what is undeniably necessary. An explanation encyclopedia on all the different mechanical bits and pieces (skimmers, etc). What books should I get for my reefing library? |
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08/16/2011, 12:39 PM
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I loved Bornemans Aquarium Corals. Still think its one of the best.
Moes Beginner to Breeder is great as well.
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08/16/2011, 12:39 PM
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COMAS Rocks!
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I've yet to find a "be-all-end-all" book, so much variety out their on how to achieve similar results. Not to mention the amount of stuff in the hobby that changes constantly, new technology, ect. ect. I've have simply accumulated a wide source of different books and magazines over the years, and stuck my own quick references together in a notebook. Closest thing to an all round book is ReefCentral imo
 I like to utilize the subscribe to this thread feature often for those particular threads that I find most helpful for the information you listed.
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08/16/2011, 02:16 PM
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I have about 30 aquarium-related books now. Still see a half-dozen I'd buy in the next few months. Jeff |
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08/16/2011, 03:23 PM
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Yes, agree. ReefCentral is amazing.
But sometimes it's like snowing glitter. So many shiny and varied things to see, and I just need the quiet of a book in my hands... 
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08/16/2011, 03:51 PM
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You mention dosing and water parameters - for me, "Marine Chemistry" by Brightwell is an extremely useful and well-written book on perhaps the most fundamental part of this hobby.
I'm also very fond of Sprung and Delbeek's "The Reef Aquarium," but at three volumes, it doesn't quite fit the description of "one book."
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08/16/2011, 04:09 PM
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If you must have a book then go with Delbeek and Sprung... The Reef Aquarium vol. 3
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08/16/2011, 05:50 PM
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08/16/2011, 06:41 PM
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TRA is the classic reference book, but some of the stuff is out of date. Part of it depends on what level you're looking for. TRA and Modern Coral Reef Aquarium are both great reference books. Martin Moe's Marine Aquarium Reference is also very helpful, and very technical.
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