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01-05-2005, 05:52 PM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
Join Date: May 2004 Location: PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania Age: 42
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|  The Reef Aquarium Volume One
OK, so it is not a new book (pub 1994) but it is still the best book I have and I love it! So much so, that I had lent it out a few years ago (and never got it back...vol. 1 and 2 >  ) and I went and rebought it again! at the meager fee of $70
It is like a textbook in size and detail! Chapters are as follows..
The Reef In Nature
Nutrient Regulation on Coral Reefs
Biology of Corals
Biology of Tridacnid Clams
Systems for Maintaining Corals and Clams
Lighting the Reef Aquarium
Aquascaping
Water Quality Parameters
Control of Nutrients and Undesirable Algae in Closed Systems
Diseases, Parasites, Pests, and Commensals of Corals and Clams
Collection and Transportation
The ID and Care of Tridacnid Clams
Stony Corals
Spectacular Reef Aquariums around the World
It gives great detail and several options on everything chemistry related! At just over 500 pages!!!! it is by far my favorite reference book! Info is still very relative today! Not that much has really changed!
Check It Out!!! _________  I Love My Sig By John Hawkins!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date Started 9/04 58 gallon Oceanic Tank, 20 gal DIY sump/fuge w/ Kent Marine Auto top-off, Air Water Ice RO/DI, 10,000 K 175 W MH, 2 VHO 03's 96W each, AquaC EV 120 Skimmer
80 lbs LR, DSB in FUGE, 1 - 2 " LS in tank
Black Brittle Star, Chevron Tang, Crocea Clam, red & green Lobophyllia, Frogspawn, Porites Frag, Caulastrea Frag, Green Ricordia, Asst. Zoas, hermits, astreas, stomatellas, fighting conch  | 
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01-06-2005, 02:07 AM
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| | Aiptasia Anemone
Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Diego, CA,California Age: 53
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| Re: The Reef Aquarium Volume One
I've been looking for an all around good reference book. That, from the reviews, looks like a good one. The only book I have right now is Reef Secrets by Nilsen and Fossa, which is good for stocking, has good general info, and great pics!! I'll vote on this one when I can look at a copy. [smiley=scholar.gif]
There is a guy out there by the name of Martin A. Moe that I have heard of. I think his stuff is even more dated but good info. 
Drew _________  80 gal plywood/glass reef tank, AquaC Urchin Pro w/Mag 3, 38gal Sump/refugium w/Mag9.5, 2 Maxi Jet 1200, 2-200 watt Hagen Heaters, 100lbs CaribSea Aragonite, 80lbs handmade Aragocrete rock, 2-110W 48" VHO Actinic Blue, 2-110W 48" VHO 50/50, RO/DI, DIY coiled denitrator, Bi-color Blenny, Damsel, Yellow Tang, red/green lobophyllia, zooanthid frag, cabbage coral, asst. mushrooms, toadstool leather, frogspawn | |
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01-07-2005, 09:45 PM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
Join Date: May 2004 Location: PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania Age: 42
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| Re: The Reef Aquarium Volume One
Yup, I have two of his books. This one is much more detailed and current
The second volume is excellent as well. It deals more with the soft corals, if I remember correctly | |
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01-08-2005, 09:02 AM
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| | Aiptasia Anemone
Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Diego, CA,California Age: 53
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| Re: The Reef Aquarium Volume One
I think I might get them both 'cause I like the softies!! I don't have enough light for SPS anyway though I am gonna' add some LPS. So far 'shrooms, polyps and 1 cabbage leather.
Thanks for the recommend BL
Drew | |
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01-28-2005, 07:04 PM
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| | Kole Tang
Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SF/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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| Re: The Reef Aquarium Volume One
I'd save your money and pick up the 4 volume series, "The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium", it is a much more in depth (more fact/less Julian's opinions) series of books, and LIGHT years ahead as far as ID goes. The Reef Aquarium Volume Three was supposed to be released like 2 1/2 years ago. I wonder if it will ever hit the shelves.
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Feeding the reef... one polyp at a time... | |
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01-28-2005, 07:46 PM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
Join Date: May 2004 Location: PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania Age: 42
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| Re: The Reef Aquarium Volume One
Thanks for the recommendation!
I was wondering myself it that book is ever going to come out LOL! | |
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01-28-2005, 07:48 PM
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| | Kole Tang
Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SF/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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| Re: The Reef Aquarium Volume One
Julian told me with a straight face it would be on the shelves 2 years ago. So him again last year and he said, "some time next year". Scott Micheal will finish his entire fish series before Julians 3rd book will ever come out | |
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02-02-2005, 11:27 AM
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| | Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vacaville Age: 24
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| Re: The Reef Aquarium Volume One
LOL! Ive heard similar time frames from my coworker.... _________ Yes, tiny has an 11" legspan...... | |
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01-29-2006, 11:14 AM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 44
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Is the Reef Aquarium vol.s better than say "Corals of the World" by J.E.N.Veron, or the Reef Guides books(3 vol.set? | |
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02-15-2006, 05:57 PM
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| | Plankton
Join Date: Feb 2006
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