What are some good reads to start with?

coraller · 12/11/2011, 04:57 PM

I am new to reef keeping.

I was wondering what some good books and publications are to read, before I even start a tank. I have heard The Reef Aquarium Vol I and II are a must read. Other than that I am not sure of any titles with good reliable information. I appreciate any help I can get on this search for information.

cloak · 12/11/2011, 05:12 PM

Check this out.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/tips/index.php

Also, your going to want to check out some of the stickies at the top of the page.

Bens_Reef · 12/11/2011, 05:14 PM

+1 to stickies, you get multiple peoples opinion and experience rather than most likely just the person who wrote the book

Bens_Reef · 12/11/2011, 05:15 PM

and the stickies are free!

ScottB · 12/11/2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cloak

Check this out.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/tips/index.php

Also, your going to want to check out some of the stickies at the top of the page.

From that list, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is my favorite. I have both editions. One that I bought when it first came out probably 10+ years ago, and the latest that I just recently bought when I re-entered the hobby.

While it might not be all the information you will ever need, you will be far more educated when you are done with it.

Randy Holmes-Farley · 12/11/2011, 07:00 PM

These are free

The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 1: The Salt Water Itself
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php

The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php

The "How To" Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 3: pH
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-05/rhf/index.php

The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners,
Part 4: What Chemicals May Detrimentally Accumulate
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-09/rhf/index.php

thegrun · 12/11/2011, 07:03 PM

Randy, you wouldn't by any chance know the author of those fine articles would you? They are great reads.

12/11/2011, 04:57 PM	#1
coraller Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	What are some good reads to start with? I am new to reef keeping. I was wondering what some good books and publications are to read, before I even start a tank. I have heard The Reef Aquarium Vol I and II are a must read. Other than that I am not sure of any titles with good reliable information. I appreciate any help I can get on this search for information.

12/11/2011, 05:14 PM	#3
Bens_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 324	+1 to stickies, you get multiple peoples opinion and experience rather than most likely just the person who wrote the book __________________ Briareum sp., Zoanthus sp., Caulastrea furcata, Protopalythoa sp., Capnella sp., Galaxea spp., Anthelia sp., Euphyllia paranchora 6-Line Wrasse Current Tank Info: 40g Reef/20g Sump/Fuge, 80# LR and 120 Watt LED 460nm 14k PH-8.3, NO3-10-15, PO4-0, dKH-7, Ca-500, Mg-1440, SG-1.026, 77.2-78.2 F

12/11/2011, 05:15 PM	#4
Bens_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 324	and the stickies are free! __________________ Briareum sp., Zoanthus sp., Caulastrea furcata, Protopalythoa sp., Capnella sp., Galaxea spp., Anthelia sp., Euphyllia paranchora 6-Line Wrasse Current Tank Info: 40g Reef/20g Sump/Fuge, 80# LR and 120 Watt LED 460nm 14k PH-8.3, NO3-10-15, PO4-0, dKH-7, Ca-500, Mg-1440, SG-1.026, 77.2-78.2 F

12/11/2011, 07:00 PM	#6
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	These are free The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 1: The Salt Water Itself http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php The "How To" Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 3: pH http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-05/rhf/index.php The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 4: What Chemicals May Detrimentally Accumulate http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-09/rhf/index.php __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

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12/11/2011, 05:12 PM	#2
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	Check this out. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/tips/index.php Also, your going to want to check out some of the stickies at the top of the page.

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thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	Randy, you wouldn't by any chance know the author of those fine articles would you? They are great reads.