I need book suggestions...

PrivateJoker64 · 08/06/2006, 09:36 PM

I have Borneman's "Aquarium Corals", Calfo and Fenner's "Reef Invertebrates", Fenner's "Conscientious Marine Aquarist", and Michael's "Marine Fishes".
"The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium" series is hard to find and even harder to pay for. I don't have it yet.
I'd like to find some more good, modern books on general inverts, some on anemones, and also more good coral books.
Suggestions, anyone? What have you read, and what did you think of them?
Thanks.

Salamander · 08/06/2006, 10:00 PM

In addition to those you listed I like Anthony Calfo's "Book of Coral Propagation" and Albert Thiel's "Advanced Reef Keeping".

Agu · 08/06/2006, 11:25 PM

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some on anemones

Wilkersons "Clownfish and their Host anemones"

PrivateJoker64 · 08/07/2006, 03:21 PM

Thanks. I'd rather have an honest opinion than to buy a book "judged by its cover" if you know what I mean. It's hard to tell the cream from the crud from the publisher's notes.

nm354 · 08/07/2006, 03:30 PM

Ron Shimek has a small paper back book on anemones I believe.

PrivateJoker64 · 08/08/2006, 07:34 PM

Bump

salty joe · 08/08/2006, 08:19 PM

I liked The Reef Aquarium, Science Art And Technology by Delbeek & Sprung. Sometimes, I find good deals at Amazon.com for used books.

jessp · 08/08/2006, 10:28 PM

"natural reef aquariums" is a good book, teaches pretty simple techniques

PrivateJoker64 · 08/08/2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by salty joe
I liked The Reef Aquarium, Science Art And Technology by Delbeek & Sprung. Sometimes, I find good deals at Amazon.com for used books.

I'd like to get all three of the series, but wow$$$$$
Wonder if a local library would have a copy?

OnTheReef · 08/08/2006, 11:49 PM

Try Half.com for good deals on used books. Pay close attention to seller ratings, tho!

IndyReefMan · 08/09/2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally posted by PrivateJoker64
I'd like to get all three of the series, but wow$$$$$
Wonder if a local library would have a copy?

Start with volume 3. In my opinion, this is the best of the series. The first two are significantly older and many techniques and procedures may be out of date.

KDodds · 08/09/2006, 02:34 PM

Reef Secrets by Fossa and Nilsen is a pretty much concise version of their series, and often overlooked, on a par with TCMA in focus and experience level. Also, UMA is well worth checking out.

AQUAREEFER07 · 08/09/2006, 05:47 PM

i have all three of the reef aquarium books in the series. i rate these very high. if i were you i would start with book number three, you can get it at premium aquatics for a descent price

ppurcell · 08/09/2006, 08:16 PM

Deelbeck and Sprungs' The Reef Aquarium Vol 3 should be on every reef aquariasts night stand...

ppurcell · 08/09/2006, 08:17 PM

And if you can lay hands on a copy of PR Escobal's Aquatic Systems Engineering... you should take it with you.

08/06/2006, 09:36 PM	#1
PrivateJoker64 Moved On Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 1,145	I need book suggestions... I have Borneman's "Aquarium Corals", Calfo and Fenner's "Reef Invertebrates", Fenner's "Conscientious Marine Aquarist", and Michael's "Marine Fishes". "The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium" series is hard to find and even harder to pay for. I don't have it yet. I'd like to find some more good, modern books on general inverts, some on anemones, and also more good coral books. Suggestions, anyone? What have you read, and what did you think of them? Thanks.

08/06/2006, 10:00 PM	#2
Salamander Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Posts: 2,103	In addition to those you listed I like Anthony Calfo's "Book of Coral Propagation" and Albert Thiel's "Advanced Reef Keeping". __________________ I feel more like myself now than I did before. Current Tank Info: 120g mixed reef, 2 x 250W DE MH, 2 x 54w T5, MSX 200 SKimmer, 2 Koralia 4's, 40g fuge/sump, QT

08/07/2006, 03:30 PM	#5
nm354 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 344	Ron Shimek has a small paper back book on anemones I believe. __________________ "We should make every customer take and aptitude test before they can walk in here."

08/08/2006, 08:19 PM	#7
salty joe Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: medina, ohio Posts: 2,419	I liked The Reef Aquarium, Science Art And Technology by Delbeek & Sprung. Sometimes, I find good deals at Amazon.com for used books. __________________ Time to roll the dice.

08/08/2006, 10:28 PM	#8
jessp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 2,747	"natural reef aquariums" is a good book, teaches pretty simple techniques __________________ i'm jess and i'm an addict! Current Tank Info: No tank at this time :(

08/07/2006, 03:21 PM	#4
PrivateJoker64 Moved On Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 1,145	Thanks. I'd rather have an honest opinion than to buy a book "judged by its cover" if you know what I mean. It's hard to tell the cream from the crud from the publisher's notes.

08/08/2006, 07:34 PM	#6
PrivateJoker64 Moved On Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 1,145	Bump

08/08/2006, 11:49 PM	#10
OnTheReef Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 340	Try Half.com for good deals on used books. Pay close attention to seller ratings, tho! __________________ 100 gallon reef tank, 40 gallon sump/fuge combo with RDSB 2x ASM G2 with gate valve mod TLF phos reactor w/Rowaphos, Seachem Nitrate sponge 4x55w 50/50 actinic PC Current USA 0 amm, 0 nitrite, 0 n Current Tank Info: 50 & 100 gallon reef tanks

08/09/2006, 02:34 PM	#12
KDodds Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Suffern, NY Posts: 2,731	Reef Secrets by Fossa and Nilsen is a pretty much concise version of their series, and often overlooked, on a par with TCMA in focus and experience level. Also, UMA is well worth checking out. __________________ The sum of my knowledge is great, the sum of my ignorance greater still Kieron Dodds Administrator Inside Aquatics Current Tank Info: 450 Reef/180 FOWLR/125 ARLC/40 Seahorse/12 Planted/12 Planted

08/09/2006, 05:47 PM	#13
AQUAREEFER07 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BURLINGAME Posts: 16	i have all three of the reef aquarium books in the series. i rate these very high. if i were you i would start with book number three, you can get it at premium aquatics for a descent price

08/09/2006, 08:16 PM	#14
ppurcell Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,911	Deelbeck and Sprungs' The Reef Aquarium Vol 3 should be on every reef aquariasts night stand...

08/09/2006, 08:17 PM	#15
ppurcell Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,911	And if you can lay hands on a copy of PR Escobal's Aquatic Systems Engineering... you should take it with you.