Reef Books that I have been using

[LeslieS]

I told Doc that I would send him these, but if anyone else is interested, I find these books very helpful. They were great for getting me started, and informative enough that I will continue to use them as my skills improve.

Aquarium Keeping and Rescue
the essential saltwater handbook and log
by Carl DelFavero
ISBN 1-890087-49-1

this book is for super beginner but I love it because it has a very easy to follow trouble shooting guide in the back and all the reef chemistry is very basic and easy to find.

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist
a commonsense handbook for successful saltwater hobbyists
by Robert M. Fenner
ISBN 1-890087-03-3

I love this book. In addition to setup, lighting, rock, substrate, and diseases, it has a great section on fish and invertibrates.

A Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium
A definitive reference to more than 300 marine fish and invertebrate species
By Nick Dakin with Foreword by Julian Sprung

Another of my favorite books. It has a good basic section on tank set up with the section on light being very informative and easy to follow. The section on fish and invertebrates is really excellent.

OK, the following books are good for ID and deciding what you want in your tank.

Corals
a quick reference guide
by Julian Sprung
ISBN 1-883693-09-8

Marine Fishes
A Pocket Exper Guide
500+ essential-to-know aquarium species
ISBN 1-890087-38-6

Marine Invertebrates
A Pocket Expert Guide
500+essential to know aquarium species
ISBN1-890087-66-1

Doc, I hope this is useful to you!!

 

[reefman]

i have to confess, the only book i read in full is the reef notes vol 1-4 by jullian sprung.

 

[ezee]

LeslieS,

Nice collection.

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[LeslieS]

Thanks! I could tell which books were the good ones, because they looked like someone had been reading them over and over and over. I almost expected to find notes in the margins

 

[marrone]

The only reef books I have are for the pictures. There is so much info out there on the web that outside of pictures, to id stuff, I never have to even open them up.

 

[ezee]

LeslieS,

Manhattan Reefs Lending Library!

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[LeslieS]

Marrone,

Some people still like to curl up with a book but, I have also started a binder where I put things that I print out from the web!

 

[PalmTree]

I pretty much have the same collection and it really did help me to get started. I wish there were more books with real up to date information. I guess technology changes much quicker than the publishers getting these books on the shelves. Great collection none the less!