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Jhale had a great idea about doing a book club in Kedd's thread and I though that this might be an interesting way to share knowledge with the MR community. If anyone has books that they would be willing to swap with other members (either permanently or temporarily) or wants to tell everyone what they think of a book post them here.
These are the books I have (I'm probably missing a few) that I'd be willing to trade on a temporary basis.
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists
This is one of the first books I read, and though it's not the be all and end all of books, I think it was probably one of the best books I could've started with. Everything is very clearly presented, without going into too much of the complexity you'll deal with later. It covers almost all of the basics you'll need to start a tank, and useful reference material for once your tank is up.
Natural Reef Aquariums: Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms
This book is a great follow up to the last one and goes into more detailed information on the different methods of setting up a tank. I wouldn't advise reading this as an introduction to reefkeeping, but I found it very useful once my tank was running for a bit and I had a better understanding of what was going on in my tank. It also has some amazing tanks and what the owners of these tanks use to keep them running.
The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide
Ok, this is a very quick read and is not very detailed at all, but overall a decent book if read in conjunction with other books. It does contain some nice checklists for setting up a new tank and covers the basic needs of a saltwater setup.
Keeping Moray Eels In Aquariums
Not a great book overall, but had some useful information if you plan on keeping eels. I found that much of this book covered non eel specific items already covered in most other reef books.
These books I carry with me every time I go to a fish store, so I wouldn't trade them, but will review them.
Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species
A must have for every reefkeeper. This book gets opened every time I see a fish I like. It contains invaluable information on many common and uncommon fish and should be in everyone's library.
A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species
Although not as comprehensive as the fish book, this is also an excellent reference for anyone keeping inverts in their tank. Also a must have book in my opinion.
These are the books I have (I'm probably missing a few) that I'd be willing to trade on a temporary basis.
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists
This is one of the first books I read, and though it's not the be all and end all of books, I think it was probably one of the best books I could've started with. Everything is very clearly presented, without going into too much of the complexity you'll deal with later. It covers almost all of the basics you'll need to start a tank, and useful reference material for once your tank is up.
Natural Reef Aquariums: Simplified Approaches to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms
This book is a great follow up to the last one and goes into more detailed information on the different methods of setting up a tank. I wouldn't advise reading this as an introduction to reefkeeping, but I found it very useful once my tank was running for a bit and I had a better understanding of what was going on in my tank. It also has some amazing tanks and what the owners of these tanks use to keep them running.
The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup & Stocking Guide
Ok, this is a very quick read and is not very detailed at all, but overall a decent book if read in conjunction with other books. It does contain some nice checklists for setting up a new tank and covers the basic needs of a saltwater setup.
Keeping Moray Eels In Aquariums
Not a great book overall, but had some useful information if you plan on keeping eels. I found that much of this book covered non eel specific items already covered in most other reef books.
These books I carry with me every time I go to a fish store, so I wouldn't trade them, but will review them.
Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species
A must have for every reefkeeper. This book gets opened every time I see a fish I like. It contains invaluable information on many common and uncommon fish and should be in everyone's library.
A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Invertebrates: 500+ Essential-to-Know Aquarium Species
Although not as comprehensive as the fish book, this is also an excellent reference for anyone keeping inverts in their tank. Also a must have book in my opinion.
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