Good Books?

srothenberg

srothenberg

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Hello,
What are the top saltwater or reef books out there for beginners? I see tons, but I don't know what is worth getting and whats not.
 
socal57che

socal57che

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There are several, but the first one I recommend is "The conscientious Marine Aquarist" by Robert Fenner
 
kjr_trig

kjr_trig

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Originally Posted by socal57che
http:///forum/post/2733848
There are several, but the first one I recommend is "The conscientious Marine Aquarist" by Robert Fenner
This book is often considered the "Bible" of the hobby, he is coming out with another book I believe later this year.....Very well written.
 
socal57che

socal57che

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Originally Posted by kjr_trig http:///forum/post/2733858
he is coming out with another book I believe later this year.....Very well written.
I heard that somewhere else, too. I wonder if I can pre-order at Borders.
Here's a link to the first one
http://www.amazon.com/Conscientious-Marine-Aquarist-Commonsense-Successful/dp/1890087025
I just found this list on the San Diego Marine Aquarium Society website...
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert M. Fenner
The Reef Aquarium by J. Charles Delbeek et al.
The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium (Vol. 1) (The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium) by Svein A. Fossa, Alf Jacob Nilsen.
Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History by Eric H. Borneman, Scott W. Michael, Janine Cairns-Michael
Marine Fishes : 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species by Scott W. Michael
Corals: A Quick Reference Guide by Julian Sprung
 
girlina4x4

girlina4x4

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Marine Invertebrates by Dr. Ronald Shimek is a very good book. It has more than 500 species. He also has a book called Marine Fish which I assume is very good as well. They were both $29 at Pet......Co
 
mandarine65

mandarine65

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Wow!! That's a lot to choose from. Thank you all very much
. I am a book junkie and will be happy to add all of them to my library. Between the boards and what will be my new aquarium books library, I should be able to find the answer to any question that comes up with my tank!
 
mandarine65

mandarine65

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socal57che - my post ended up in this thread and I couldn't figure out how. lol! I went back to reply again and realized that the link had brought me here. Anyway, thanks. That's a lot to choose from. Thank you all very much
. I am a book junkie and will be happy to add all of them to my library. Between the boards and what will be my new aquarium books library, I should be able to find the answer to any question that comes up with my tank!
 
socal57che

socal57che

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Originally Posted by mandarine65
http:///forum/post/2794775
socal57che - my post ended up in this thread and I couldn't figure out how. lol! I went back to reply again and realized that the link had brought me here. Anyway, thanks. That's a lot to choose from. Thank you all very much
. I am a book junkie and will be happy to add all of them to my library. Between the boards and what will be my new aquarium books library, I should be able to find the answer to any question that comes up with my tank!
I have a list of links that I've sent to a few people. I'd be happy to send them to you if you're interested. Mainly IDs and how-to info.
 
socal57che

socal57che

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Originally Posted by mandarine65
http:///forum/post/2794819
I'd love that - thanks
I was going to PM you, but you are not yet allowed to receive PMs. Shoot me an email at ..... .... and I'll send them to you. Put SWF somewhere in the subject. I won't post them here out of respect for SWF. I'll delete my email addy after you read this.
 
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