Good reading material for starting a reef?

El Langostino · 02/13/2006, 06:02 PM

I was just wondering if anyone could suggest the best books that you feel are essential for starting a new reef. Thanks a lot.

Lev F. · 02/13/2006, 06:46 PM

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist - Robert Fenner
The New Marine Aquarium - Michael S. Paletta
Natural Reef Aquariums - John H. Tullock
Algae, A Problem Solver's Guide - Julian Sprung

And for I.D Guides:

Marine Fishes: 500 Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species - Scott Michael
Marine Invertebrates - Ronald L. Shimek
Aquarium Corals - Eric H. Borneman

Another Good one just for pics is Reef Life by Denise Nielsen Tackett

Paintbug · 02/13/2006, 07:11 PM

The Reef Aquarium Volume 3 by Delbeek & Sprung its like the bible for reefing. but its pricy. honestly if you look hard enough you will find anything you need to know here on RC. i do recommend getting some books on corals, and fish. my favorite fish book is Marine Fishes by Scott Michael

heres an article that will help you out alot.
http://www.reefcentral.com/modules.p...showpage&pid=1

heres a list of other popular books.
http://www.reefcentral.com/books/

El Langostino · 02/13/2006, 07:20 PM

I own the new marine aquarium and found it very helpful in setting up my now 2 month old system. I've heard good things about some of the other books you mentioned as well. Thanks for the info =)

Also, has anyone read the Joyce Wilkerson or Frank Hoff clownfish book? I had also been thinking about purchasing one of these books (or both).

Ironsheikh · 02/14/2006, 08:44 AM

if I were to buy a book it would be the new one --I believe its reef secrets -- its in the marinedepot catalog -like $87

02/13/2006, 06:02 PM	#1
El Langostino Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 384	Good reading material for starting a reef? I was just wondering if anyone could suggest the best books that you feel are essential for starting a new reef. Thanks a lot.

02/13/2006, 06:46 PM	#2
Lev F. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,109	The Conscientious Marine Aquarist - Robert Fenner The New Marine Aquarium - Michael S. Paletta Natural Reef Aquariums - John H. Tullock Algae, A Problem Solver's Guide - Julian Sprung And for I.D Guides: Marine Fishes: 500 Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species - Scott Michael Marine Invertebrates - Ronald L. Shimek Aquarium Corals - Eric H. Borneman Another Good one just for pics is Reef Life by Denise Nielsen Tackett __________________ - Lev "It all starts with a small freshwater aquarium. Then it turns into miniature estuaries on the carpet, and an afterwards fragrance that has the power to kill anything that's ever lived" Current Tank Info: 65 Gallon Mixed Reef Tankh. 96 Watt COralife Aqualight PCS, 20 Gallon Refugium with A. Nummifer frogfish, 40 Gallon Octopus tank

02/13/2006, 07:11 PM	#3
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	The Reef Aquarium Volume 3 by Delbeek & Sprung its like the bible for reefing. but its pricy. honestly if you look hard enough you will find anything you need to know here on RC. i do recommend getting some books on corals, and fish. my favorite fish book is Marine Fishes by Scott Michael heres an article that will help you out alot. http://www.reefcentral.com/modules.p...showpage&pid=1 heres a list of other popular books. http://www.reefcentral.com/books/ __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

02/14/2006, 08:44 AM	#5
Ironsheikh Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SYRACUSE NY Posts: 1,124	if I were to buy a book it would be the new one --I believe its reef secrets -- its in the marinedepot catalog -like $87 __________________ You have been weighed... You have been measured... YOU have been found wanting! Current Tank Info: 20G fowlr some zoas

02/13/2006, 07:20 PM	#4
El Langostino Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 384	I own the new marine aquarium and found it very helpful in setting up my now 2 month old system. I've heard good things about some of the other books you mentioned as well. Thanks for the info =) Also, has anyone read the Joyce Wilkerson or Frank Hoff clownfish book? I had also been thinking about purchasing one of these books (or both).