what would you get?

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?

 

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.

 

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!;D

 

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.

 

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"


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Thanks for the tip re "Ultimate Marine Aquariums"

The Reef Aquarium Science Art and Technology is $75-80 at LFS or Barnes and Noble but I just ordered a copy from Amazon for $56.67 w/ free shippping. It's scheduled to arrive tomorrow along with the first 2 volumes of this series.

I'll be interested to see how these differ from my old SW 'bible' by Martin Moe.