what would you get?

[footballdude2k3]

hey everybody, i think im gonna go to the bookstore this weekend to get a book or two on reef tanks, this is going to be my first step in getting a tank set up, what book/s should i get?

[luvreefs23]

My lfs recommended "The reef aquarium" science art & technology. I bought the book and it has everything from proper plumbing to interested aquascaping techniques. The books about 75 bux if i remember correctly but if u had a question u could basically open it up and find an answer.

[SeaGirl]

I agree--great book. Two other good ones are The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner, and The New Marine Aquarium by Mike Palletta. Hope this helps!

[GuitarMan89]

The New Marine Aquarium by Mike Palletta. Hope this helps!

I wouldn't use this one for a reef aquarium, it is great for a FOWLR or fish only, but it doesn't do into reefs really at all.

[omard]

Originally Posted by footballdude2k3

hey everybody, i think im gonna go to the bookstore this weekend to get a book or two on reef tanks, this is going to be my first step in getting a tank set up, what book/s should i get?

Best $ I ever spent on a book was for:


"Ultimate Marine Aquariums"
Saltwater Dream Systems and How They Are Created
By Michael S. Paletta

Amazon.com
(24 used & new available from $15.13)

Not only a good "dream" book with lots of "eye candy"...but has history, stats, maint rqmts, etc for 50+ aquariums ranging from nano's to "mega"

Great reference to see how others build and maintain systems. Excellent for beginners and "experienced"