Father's day Ideas

Ancient1 · 05/22/2007, 02:12 PM

Greetings Enthusiasts,

I am new to the hobby and have only had my 47 gal tank up for 6 weeks. With Father's Day coming up my loving daughters have asked for a wish list. Short of wishing for a house large enough to support a 800 gallon reef, I could use some ideas.

What would be some good books I could put on the list? I am working on my first tank and at this time is will be mostly soft corals. I need a feeder for the 1 or 2 fish I will have in so that just maybe I can get a vacation in this year. Since my girls will need to come by to check on the critters, is there some good accessory I should get?

Your input I am sure will be benificial for all the other fathers out there that could 'drop some hints'.

Thank you for your input.

Will the Noob

J. Montgomery · 05/22/2007, 02:26 PM

I like Eric Borneman's "Aquarium Corals" book. I've been wanting to get Fenner & Calfo's "Reef Invertebrates".

I use an Eheim digital feeder for going on vacations. I use it when I'll be gone for three days, otherwise I just give a big feeding right before I go.

You're going to want a big magenet cleaner.

alan214 · 05/22/2007, 03:02 PM

"The Concientious Marine Aquarist" by R. Fenner is a must-have for a beginning reefkeeper.

Ancient1 · 05/23/2007, 11:29 AM

Thank you for the feedback. If I play it right I might get both books. If I read them will I become as smart as all you guys?

Thanks,

Will

alan214 · 05/23/2007, 11:31 AM

You're already smarter than me. I didn't start using Reef Central until I was on my 4th saltwater tank!

05/22/2007, 02:12 PM	#1
Ancient1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Father's day Ideas Greetings Enthusiasts, I am new to the hobby and have only had my 47 gal tank up for 6 weeks. With Father's Day coming up my loving daughters have asked for a wish list. Short of wishing for a house large enough to support a 800 gallon reef, I could use some ideas. What would be some good books I could put on the list? I am working on my first tank and at this time is will be mostly soft corals. I need a feeder for the 1 or 2 fish I will have in so that just maybe I can get a vacation in this year. Since my girls will need to come by to check on the critters, is there some good accessory I should get? Your input I am sure will be benificial for all the other fathers out there that could 'drop some hints'. Thank you for your input. Will the Noob __________________ There is nothing completely fool-proof to a sufficiently talented fool. Current Tank Info: 47 gal Bowfront

05/22/2007, 02:26 PM	#2
J. Montgomery Mouth Pipetting Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 6,278	I like Eric Borneman's "Aquarium Corals" book. I've been wanting to get Fenner & Calfo's "Reef Invertebrates". I use an Eheim digital feeder for going on vacations. I use it when I'll be gone for three days, otherwise I just give a big feeding right before I go. You're going to want a big magenet cleaner. __________________ Josh

05/22/2007, 03:02 PM	#3
alan214 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 1,258	"The Concientious Marine Aquarist" by R. Fenner is a must-have for a beginning reefkeeper. __________________ I live really close to the airport. The other day I was walking across the living room and the stewardess told me to take my seat. Current Tank Info: 73G FOWLR

05/23/2007, 11:29 AM	#4
Ancient1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Thank you for the feedback. If I play it right I might get both books. If I read them will I become as smart as all you guys? Thanks, Will __________________ There is nothing completely fool-proof to a sufficiently talented fool. Current Tank Info: 47 gal Bowfront

05/23/2007, 11:31 AM	#5
alan214 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 1,258	You're already smarter than me. I didn't start using Reef Central until I was on my 4th saltwater tank! __________________ I live really close to the airport. The other day I was walking across the living room and the stewardess told me to take my seat. Current Tank Info: 73G FOWLR