Publications Inquiry

Gilghamesh · 09/15/2012, 09:59 PM

Hey All,

First off, this is my first post on the site. I'm excited to be a part of the community. I am a "trial and error" taught aquarist with about 7 years and 3 -4 tanks under my belt. Never done a reef though and it's my next big challenge. Therefore I consider myself a complete novice and want to learn the trade all over again from the ground up.

I'm also a lawyer and an avid studier and I like to do my homework before starting a project, especially when animals lives are at stake.

My question is this: Can any of you recommend some good "how to" books on reefing (preferably covering setup and initial phases in great detail)? What Magazines are worth subscribing to? etc. What are some of the books you refer to when you have questions? I appreciate any help leading in the right direction.

Thanks all,

Gil

gone fishin · 09/15/2012, 10:08 PM

The concientious marine aquariest by Bob Fenner is a great one that I refer to. Also the stickies at the top of the new to hobby section is very good.

Gilghamesh · 09/15/2012, 10:13 PM

Awesome. I was just thumbing through those. Amazing amount of info.

Gil

johnc99 · 09/15/2012, 10:14 PM

These are what I have:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Conscienti...ref=pd_sim_b_2
http://www.amazon.com/Marine-Aquariu...ref=pd_sim_b_7
http://www.amazon.com/Marine-Reef-Aq...ef=pd_sim_b_12

Out of these - I would choose Martin Moe's book first. The "Conscientious Marine Aquarist" is a bit more of a reference book and is a little bit preachy (for a good reason) - it just takes more reading to get what you need out of it.

09/15/2012, 09:59 PM	#1
Gilghamesh Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 5	Publications Inquiry Hey All, First off, this is my first post on the site. I'm excited to be a part of the community. I am a "trial and error" taught aquarist with about 7 years and 3 -4 tanks under my belt. Never done a reef though and it's my next big challenge. Therefore I consider myself a complete novice and want to learn the trade all over again from the ground up. I'm also a lawyer and an avid studier and I like to do my homework before starting a project, especially when animals lives are at stake. My question is this: Can any of you recommend some good "how to" books on reefing (preferably covering setup and initial phases in great detail)? What Magazines are worth subscribing to? etc. What are some of the books you refer to when you have questions? I appreciate any help leading in the right direction. Thanks all, Gil

09/15/2012, 10:08 PM	#2
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	The concientious marine aquariest by Bob Fenner is a great one that I refer to. Also the stickies at the top of the new to hobby section is very good. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

09/15/2012, 10:14 PM	#4
johnc99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 224	These are what I have: http://www.amazon.com/The-Conscienti...ref=pd_sim_b_2 http://www.amazon.com/Marine-Aquariu...ref=pd_sim_b_7 http://www.amazon.com/Marine-Reef-Aq...ef=pd_sim_b_12 Out of these - I would choose Martin Moe's book first. The "Conscientious Marine Aquarist" is a bit more of a reference book and is a little bit preachy (for a good reason) - it just takes more reading to get what you need out of it. __________________ We must recognize the dignity which all creatures possess, and we must respect it for as long as we have them in our charge. - "Coldwater Fish" by Roy Pinks Current Tank Info: 40B FOWLR w/ Eshopps R-100, Aquamaxx ConeS CO-1, Eheim 3000+ return, AquaticLife 4x39w HO T5s

09/15/2012, 10:13 PM	#3
Gilghamesh Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 5	Awesome. I was just thumbing through those. Amazing amount of info. Gil