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01-28-2006, 10:11 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 43
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   |  Which Reef Book Do I Buy?
I have the book "Aquarium Corals" by Eric Borneman, which is a very good book, I might add. The question is does anyone have "The Reef Aquarium" I believe there are 4 volumes by Delbeek and Sprung, or "Corals Of The World"(3vol.set) by J.E.N Veron, or "Reef Guides to:Asia Pacific-Indo Pacific and Indian Ocean Reef. These books are by Helmut Debelius, Harry Erhardt and Daniel Knop. I need to get some feedback on these books. Also I want to find out if the book I have by Eric Borneman is sufficient as far as Corals, Reefs, photography and education is concerned? Or should I purchase one of these books, or possibly, there may be another book not listed that someone thinks may be comporable if not better. These books are $50.00 to $150.00 range so they are not cheap!!!!!!  | 
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03-10-2006, 11:45 PM
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| | Plankton
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Africa, Durban
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I have the The Reef Aquarium vol. 2 it is very good and has helped me with my reef tank. I have Just ordered vol. 1. I fund out you can't have the one with out the other.
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tank size 2.5m/98.4in by 0.7m/27.6in by 0.7m/27.6in@ 1225 L/324.1G and 243L/64.3G Sump with fish and coral,550w Aqua-medic MH lights Aqua-medic cooler, Aqua-medic P.Skimmer. | |
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03-11-2006, 03:49 AM
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| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 45
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I just picked up both the Reef Aquarium books and they are a great set. I got vol. 2 from Amazon at a pretty good discount but found Vol 1 at a book store here in Dayton called Half price books for $7 in perfect condition. I'm not sure if they are a chain store or not. I know I've seen Vol 3 on ebay for about $64 but don't know anything about it.
I also have a book called Pocket Guide to Marine Fishes that I have dog eared to death its been so helpful. I just saw at my lfs that there is are 2 companion books for Reef and inverts that I want to get. They are by Scott W. Michael. I'll let you know when I do buy them.
Hope that helps.
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180 Gallon Reef, 150 lbs of LR and 4" LS. 4-175w 10k MH. 8-110 W actinic VHO, 2 Wave2K, LifeReef Skimmer . A 90 gal sump, Top-Off. 2Mag 9.5 return, Life Reef CR LCR-1. 1 Cin Clown, Bub coral, Xenia, Purp Tang, Yellow Tang, Pogoda, 4 Gobies, Niger Trigger, Angel, Brittle Star | |
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03-11-2006, 05:51 AM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 43
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Thanks all!!!Alot of good books out there, it is just that they are so expensive!!!!!!! _________ 125gal.w/Mag9.5 return(dual megaflow)>Mag7 pump Aqua Cev180skimmer.Wave2k Hamilton Reefstar(2)250watthqi(mh)pend.a Yellow, Naso Tang Red Lip Blenny Percula Clown Demoiselles Niger Trigger F. Wrasses Ceriantharia Orn.Shrimp and Stars Hermits Queen Conch asst. snails> Stars Zoos shrooms Montipora Brains Gorgonians Favia Turbinaria(large+small polyp) Acropora Xenia Tridacna (CroceaMaximaSquamosa) Leathers <35+75gal.reef tank as well> 
"IF THE PHONE DOESN'T RING...IT'S ME"  jb  | |
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09-24-2006, 04:45 AM
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| | Sea Dragon
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Erie, PA,Pennsylvania Age: 34
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once in awhile they pop up on eBay
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65 Gallon, 36" SunPod 150W DE, Remora, Marron Clown, Coral Beauty, Corals | |
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09-24-2006, 01:40 PM
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| | 3reef Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wethersfield, CT Age: 38
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Originally Posted by coral reefer I have the book "Aquarium Corals" by Eric Borneman, which is a very good book, I might add. The question is does anyone have "The Reef Aquarium" I believe there are 4 volumes by Delbeek and Sprung, or "Corals Of The World"(3vol.set) by J.E.N Veron, or "Reef Guides to:Asia Pacific-Indo Pacific and Indian Ocean Reef. These books are by Helmut Debelius, Harry Erhardt and Daniel Knop. I need to get some feedback on these books. Also I want to find out if the book I have by Eric Borneman is sufficient as far as Corals, Reefs, photography and education is concerned? Or should I purchase one of these books, or possibly, there may be another book not listed that someone thinks may be comporable if not better. These books are $50.00 to $150.00 range so they are not cheap!!!!!! | I own the Corals of the World series and they're great for identifying corals. If I'm not mistaken, our club owns a lot of the books mentioned and more so if you want to check them out before you buy, sign them out at the next meeting  | |
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09-24-2006, 01:42 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 43
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Thanks AMCARRIG, that's right we have that option available to us!!!!!!! | |
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09-24-2006, 01:53 PM
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| | 3reef Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wethersfield, CT Age: 38
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Yes indeed we do
One of these days, I might actually meet you at one of these meetings aye? | |
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09-24-2006, 01:56 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 43
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Hey neighbor!!!
I'm am looking forward to meeting you!!!!!I have regretted not introducing myself to you at the Puppy center... My daughter and I have only been to one meeting unfortunately due scheduling conflicts. | |
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09-24-2006, 02:23 PM
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| | 3reef Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wethersfield, CT Age: 38
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I haven't been to too many meetings myself but that's because it has been a busy summer. Next time I plan to attend, I'll drop you a line to find out if you'll be there | |
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