Recommended books for Saltwater?

Pro_builder · 12-17-2003, 08:02 AM

Please post the names of the books that you think are a must have, in your library, for Saltwater Tanks, Reef Tanks, Corals, Invertibrates, Pests, Anemones, Etc.
Thanks in advance.

1: Aquarium Corals, Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History
by: Eric Borneman

2: The Reef Aquarium
by: JC Delback and J Sprung

3: Marine Fishes
by: Scott W. Michael

4: Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide to Selection, Care and
Compatibilty...

5: Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1: Reef Gardening for Aquarists

ReefLady · 12-17-2003, 08:19 AM

Hmmm .... "must have", eh? My shelf is getting full!

Okay, my "bible"(s)

"Aquarium Corals", by Eric Borneman

"The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium" series (Vol's 1, 2, 3, & 4) - Fossa & Nilsen

"Book of Coral Propagation" - Anthony Calfo

"Coral Reef Animals of the Indo-Pacific" - Gosliner/Behrens/Williams

"Reef Invertebrates" - Calfo & Fenner

"Corals of the World" (3-vol. set) - Veron
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For "newbies":

- "Natural Reef Aquariums" - Tullock
- "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist" - Fenner

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I also have ...

"Coral Reef Field Guide" - Allen
"Corals, A Quick Reference Guide" - Sprung
"Invertebrates, A Quick Reference Guide" - Sprung
"Exotic Marine Fishes" - Axelrod/Burgess/Emmens
"Marine Life" - David & Jennifer George
"The Marine Aquarium Handbook" - Martin Moe

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Just ordered:

"The Reef Aquarium" (Vol's 1 & 2) - Delbeek & Sprung

"Giant Clams" - Knopp

~ Got these used from someone leaving the hobby. ;-)

Need more shelf space!!

Pro_builder · 12-17-2003, 08:24 AM

Teri, what was the one that just came out not to long ago? That was a great one to have.

ReefLady · 12-17-2003, 08:40 AM

"Reef Invertebrates" - Calfo & Fenner

This one? It's relatively new.

Pro_builder · 12-17-2003, 08:41 AM

I think that is it, thanks Teri

Tasslehoff · 12-17-2003, 09:01 AM

I agree with Teri, The best start out book is Tullock's.

tass

Flipper · 12-17-2003, 09:25 AM

My favorite:

Natural Reef Aquariums: Simplified Approcahes to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms by John Tullock

mwrager · 12-17-2003, 09:58 AM

Thanks everyone, I was going to ask if we could make this a TOW.

Drill Sergeant · 12-17-2003, 10:57 AM

If you want a starter book, I would recommend "The New Marine Aquarium" by Michael Paletta.
Other books I think are a must have (atleast for me) will have to be
"Natural Reef Aquariums" by JohnTullock.
"Conscientious Marine Aquarist" by Robert Fenner
"Reef Invertebrates" by Calfo and Fenner

"Ultimate Marine Aquariums" by Michael Paletta, is a good book if your looking into seeing how other have their systems set up.

DS

Craig Manoukian · 12-17-2003, 11:39 AM

This is a great list. Should be a resource broken down by category, ie. Beginner, Lighting, Corals, etc (I'm not volunteering here!) and added to/updated.

I have a few and need more!

SunnyX · 12-17-2003, 11:51 AM

"Natural Reef Aquariums" - Tullock

wooddood · 12-19-2003, 07:04 AM

great info all thanks.

Boomer · 12-20-2003, 12:51 PM

You forgot

The Marine Aquarium Reference: Sytems and Invertbrates, by Martin Moe

and

Captive Seawater Fishes: Science and Technolog, by Stephen Spotte

and

Marine Reef Aquarium Handbook, by Dr.Robert Goldstein

and the laymans book on invert biology

Living Invertebrates, by Pearse and Buchsbaum

mnreefman · 12-20-2003, 01:00 PM

what about clownfish by joyce wilkerson
and the complete book of the marine aquarium by vincent b hargraves

cheeks69 · 12-20-2003, 03:54 PM

I'm looking for a book that contains detailed info on fish, especially angelfish, any suggestions ??
I found this book http://www.tmc-publishing.com/index.asp but I don't know the exchange rate is £27.91

12-17-2003, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	Recommended books for Saltwater? Please post the names of the books that you think are a must have, in your library, for Saltwater Tanks, Reef Tanks, Corals, Invertibrates, Pests, Anemones, Etc. Thanks in advance. 1: Aquarium Corals, Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History by: Eric Borneman 2: The Reef Aquarium by: JC Delback and J Sprung 3: Marine Fishes by: Scott W. Michael 4: Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide to Selection, Care and Compatibilty... 5: Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1: Reef Gardening for Aquarists __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

12-17-2003, 08:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
ReefLady Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 2,031 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hmmm .... "must have", eh? My shelf is getting full! Okay, my "bible"(s) "Aquarium Corals", by Eric Borneman "The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium" series (Vol's 1, 2, 3, & 4) - Fossa & Nilsen "Book of Coral Propagation" - Anthony Calfo "Coral Reef Animals of the Indo-Pacific" - Gosliner/Behrens/Williams "Reef Invertebrates" - Calfo & Fenner "Corals of the World" (3-vol. set) - Veron ------ For "newbies": - "Natural Reef Aquariums" - Tullock - "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist" - Fenner -------- I also have ... "Coral Reef Field Guide" - Allen "Corals, A Quick Reference Guide" - Sprung "Invertebrates, A Quick Reference Guide" - Sprung "Exotic Marine Fishes" - Axelrod/Burgess/Emmens "Marine Life" - David & Jennifer George "The Marine Aquarium Handbook" - Martin Moe --------- Just ordered: "The Reef Aquarium" (Vol's 1 & 2) - Delbeek & Sprung "Giant Clams" - Knopp ~ Got these used from someone leaving the hobby. ;-) Need more shelf space!! __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice."

12-17-2003, 08:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	Teri, what was the one that just came out not to long ago? That was a great one to have. __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

12-17-2003, 08:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
ReefLady Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 2,031 View Gallery Karma Komment	"Reef Invertebrates" - Calfo & Fenner This one? It's relatively new. __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice."

12-17-2003, 08:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	I think that is it, thanks Teri __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

12-17-2003, 09:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tasslehoff Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Williston TN Posts: 69 View Gallery Karma Komment	I agree with Teri, The best start out book is Tullock's. tass __________________ "It is true that I forego the fruits of the land. For I am gathering the flowers of the sea" Admiral Carthwright, Royal Navy 1756

12-17-2003, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Flipper Sturgeon General Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York Posts: 156 View Gallery Karma Komment	My favorite: Natural Reef Aquariums: Simplified Approcahes to Creating Living Saltwater Microcosms by John Tullock __________________ View my photo gallery 55 Gallon, 80 lbs. Live Rock, 3.5" DSB, 1.024 @ 80 degrees, Yellow Tang, Goldbar Maroon Clownfish, Blue Velvet Damsel, 2 White-Bonnet Clownfish, 2 Scissortail Gobies, Royal Gramma, Echinaster luzonicus Star, Red Linkia Star, Brittle Star, Pepermint Shrimp, Green Mushrooms, Protopalythoa Button Polyp colony, Feather Duster. Ocean Futures

12-17-2003, 09:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks everyone, I was going to ask if we could make this a TOW. __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

12-17-2003, 10:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Drill Sergeant Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 84 View Gallery Karma Komment	If you want a starter book, I would recommend "The New Marine Aquarium" by Michael Paletta. Other books I think are a must have (atleast for me) will have to be "Natural Reef Aquariums" by JohnTullock. "Conscientious Marine Aquarist" by Robert Fenner "Reef Invertebrates" by Calfo and Fenner "Ultimate Marine Aquariums" by Michael Paletta, is a good book if your looking into seeing how other have their systems set up. DS

12-17-2003, 11:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	This is a great list. Should be a resource broken down by category, ie. Beginner, Lighting, Corals, etc (I'm not volunteering here!) and added to/updated. I have a few and need more! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-17-2003, 11:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
SunnyX Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dearborn,MI Posts: 429 View Gallery Karma Komment	"Natural Reef Aquariums" - Tullock __________________ 225gl Starphire(60Lx36Wx24H) Reef Deltec AP851 GEO Calcium Reactor Sequence DART TUNZE 6100 Stream SEIO 1500 2xAquaclear 270 Powerheads 3x250w MH ROIII+ Pheonix 14K DE HQI *2x110w VHO URi Super Actinic

12-19-2003, 07:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	great info all thanks. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

12-20-2003, 12:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,192 View Gallery Karma Komment	You forgot The Marine Aquarium Reference: Sytems and Invertbrates, by Martin Moe and Captive Seawater Fishes: Science and Technolog, by Stephen Spotte and Marine Reef Aquarium Handbook, by Dr.Robert Goldstein and the laymans book on invert biology Living Invertebrates, by Pearse and Buchsbaum __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

12-20-2003, 01:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	what about clownfish by joyce wilkerson and the complete book of the marine aquarium by vincent b hargraves __________________ http://reefrock.com

12-20-2003, 03:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,843 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm looking for a book that contains detailed info on fish, especially angelfish, any suggestions ?? I found this book http://www.tmc-publishing.com/index.asp but I don't know the exchange rate is £27.91 __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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