Books

sgallagher7 · 03/03/2007, 10:40 AM

I have done tons of research on RC regarding set-up, circ., etc. Im interested in starting a good library of books on reef fish, and corals. Interested in knowing what is compatable, aggression, light requirements, etc. I want to do the research before purchasing. Im not at the fish and coral stage yet, but want to start the research.

D-Rod · 03/03/2007, 10:47 AM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1031074

Did you read this?
It's better than any book because you can ask questions and get answers fast.

sgallagher7 · 03/03/2007, 10:49 AM

Havnt seen that thread. Thanks! Looks like lots of great reading.

WaterKeeper · 03/03/2007, 10:52 AM

And you can save the bookshelf space for your beer can collection.

sgallagher7 · 03/03/2007, 10:54 AM

Thanks Waterkeeper. Love your articles. They always inform me while laughing my a** off.

storagedaddie · 03/03/2007, 11:20 AM

Check out the local forum for us Zonies... Lots of knowledgable folks willing to help.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...s=&forumid=228

WaterKeeper · 03/03/2007, 11:22 AM

I hate it when someone laughs their a** off as it makes it hard for them to sit down.

sgallagher7 · 03/03/2007, 12:58 PM

Thanks storagedaddie. I will keep that link. Its an easy drive to phoenix if i need some things.

ThomasinKind · 03/03/2007, 01:33 PM

I enjoy books to supplement forums and such (mainly because I hate just staring at this screen all day).

I'm also back at the research stage of things and I've been comparing these books w/what people are saying on here and some other sites/forums/stores. Both are quite good.

"The Conscientious Marine Aquarist" Robert Fenner
"Aquarium Corals: Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History" Eric Borneman

Next on my list is "Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide to Selection, Care and Compatibility" by Calfo.

Anything by Sprung is also really good.

bertoni · 03/03/2007, 01:40 PM

[ericsbook]

http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Expert-...e=UTF8&s=books

http://www.amazon.com/PocketExpert-G...2950760&sr=1-1

Those are the three I use most often, although Scott Michael's other books on fish are very useful as well.

WaterKeeper · 03/03/2007, 01:46 PM

and if the critter looks like my Avatar it is probably a fish.

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sgallagher7 · 03/03/2007, 02:14 PM

Bought the Corals book by Borneman yesterday. It seemed to have gotten great reviews. Thanks for the pocket guides. They will also go on my "to buy" list.

03/03/2007, 10:40 AM	#1
sgallagher7 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 621	Books I have done tons of research on RC regarding set-up, circ., etc. Im interested in starting a good library of books on reef fish, and corals. Interested in knowing what is compatable, aggression, light requirements, etc. I want to do the research before purchasing. Im not at the fish and coral stage yet, but want to start the research. __________________ Going to the dentist or reef tank? Hmmmm....... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mix reef, 20 Gal sump. Euroreef 80 Skimmer, Reefbreeder photon 48 LEDS, Gyre 150 powerhead, Auto Topoff

03/03/2007, 10:47 AM	#2
D-Rod Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Paso Robles, Ca Posts: 1,020	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1031074 Did you read this? It's better than any book because you can ask questions and get answers fast. __________________ The Vino Man - I Trade With Wine...Just Ask! Current Tank Info: Small Tank, Lights, Fish; Tangs a whole bunch, 4 False Perculas, 6 rose anemones Mixed Reef.

03/03/2007, 10:49 AM	#3
sgallagher7 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 621	Havnt seen that thread. Thanks! Looks like lots of great reading. __________________ Going to the dentist or reef tank? Hmmmm....... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mix reef, 20 Gal sump. Euroreef 80 Skimmer, Reefbreeder photon 48 LEDS, Gyre 150 powerhead, Auto Topoff

03/03/2007, 10:52 AM	#4
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	And you can save the bookshelf space for your beer can collection. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

03/03/2007, 10:54 AM	#5
sgallagher7 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 621	Thanks Waterkeeper. Love your articles. They always inform me while laughing my a** off. __________________ Going to the dentist or reef tank? Hmmmm....... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mix reef, 20 Gal sump. Euroreef 80 Skimmer, Reefbreeder photon 48 LEDS, Gyre 150 powerhead, Auto Topoff

03/03/2007, 11:20 AM	#6
storagedaddie Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 396	Check out the local forum for us Zonies... Lots of knowledgable folks willing to help. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...s=&forumid=228 __________________ There's a new salt sucker born every minute... Current Tank Info: 30x20x12 Display, 25g sump/fuge, 250w 20k Radium & Vortech 20w

03/03/2007, 11:22 AM	#7
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	I hate it when someone laughs their a** off as it makes it hard for them to sit down. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

03/03/2007, 12:58 PM	#8
sgallagher7 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 621	Thanks storagedaddie. I will keep that link. Its an easy drive to phoenix if i need some things. __________________ Going to the dentist or reef tank? Hmmmm....... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mix reef, 20 Gal sump. Euroreef 80 Skimmer, Reefbreeder photon 48 LEDS, Gyre 150 powerhead, Auto Topoff

03/03/2007, 01:33 PM	#9
ThomasinKind Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 198	I enjoy books to supplement forums and such (mainly because I hate just staring at this screen all day). I'm also back at the research stage of things and I've been comparing these books w/what people are saying on here and some other sites/forums/stores. Both are quite good. "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist" Robert Fenner "Aquarium Corals: Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History" Eric Borneman Next on my list is "Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide to Selection, Care and Compatibility" by Calfo. Anything by Sprung is also really good. __________________ - ThomasinKind Current Tank Info: none - researching for a nano to be set up in the near future

03/03/2007, 01:40 PM	#10
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	[ericsbook] http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Expert-...e=UTF8&s=books http://www.amazon.com/PocketExpert-G...2950760&sr=1-1 Those are the three I use most often, although Scott Michael's other books on fish are very useful as well. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/03/2007, 01:46 PM	#11
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	and if the critter looks like my Avatar it is probably a fish. <------------ __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

03/03/2007, 02:14 PM	#12
sgallagher7 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 621	Bought the Corals book by Borneman yesterday. It seemed to have gotten great reviews. Thanks for the pocket guides. They will also go on my "to buy" list. __________________ Going to the dentist or reef tank? Hmmmm....... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mix reef, 20 Gal sump. Euroreef 80 Skimmer, Reefbreeder photon 48 LEDS, Gyre 150 powerhead, Auto Topoff