books for beginners

[drowningoceans]

Hey guys I want to start a thread for beginners list of books that could help them out with a hobby here are a few that I have so far
Saltwater aquariums for dummies
101 best saltwater fishes
101 best saltwater invertebrates
If you guys can think of any more books to add to this list please post em I found out that the books help a lot and save a lot of questions

 

[geridoc]

"Conscientious Aquariast" by Robert Fenner

 

[drowningoceans]

I just got that book in the mail friday

 

[snakeblitz33]

The Reef Aquarium, vol 1, 2, 3." Delbeek and Sprung
The Coral Reef Aquarium: from inception to completion." by Tony Vargas
Marine Reef Aquarium Handbook" Dr. Robert J. Goldstein

 

[beaslbob]

All good books
you might want to look at dynamic aquaria by Walter H. Adey, Karen Loveland.
I understand it's kinda nerdy but it does represent an interesting perspective.
my .02

 

[flower]

This thread should be a sticky....at the top of the New Hobbyists section.

 

[silverado61]

Marine aquarium handbook. Beginner to breeder. By Martin A. Moe.

Very good book. It explains everything in a language even a newbie like me would understand.

 

[drowningoceans]

I know ive learned alot more from my new library of reef books lately then I knew when I was Adamently in the hobby (4+ years ago)

 

[drowningoceans]

Trail by fire is never the way in the hobby, research is important

 

[snakeblitz33]

Algae: A Problem Solvers Guide" Julian Sprung
The Nano Reef Handbook" Chris Brightwell
The New Marine Aquarium" Michael S. Paletta
Corals: natural history, selection and husbandry" Eric Borneman
Anthony Calfo wrote a book on fragging corals, but the name of it escapes me at the moment.
Breeders Guide to Marine Aquarium Fishes" Matthew Wittenrich
That's all the ones I can think of at the moment. I recommend Sprung and Vargas books because I like their witty humor, and the way they explain things.
Unfortunately, most beginners kill a few fish before doing research and coming on these forums. Trial by fire by some is the only way for them to wake up and realize that they actually know nothing about it and need additional information.