I love the book "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist:" A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists, It's a great book by Robert Fenner a awesome marine biologist. Full-color photos throughout, awesome book IMO.
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASI...070772-5459578
But I always reccomend to newbies, "Saltwater for Dummies". Its easy instruction and well instructed, filled with funny cartoons and explains every aspect of the hobby.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/reader/07645...78#reader-link
I do LOVe the pocket books by Ron. Shimek, both mentioned already "Marine Fish & Marine Inverts". Something you can have with you when shopping for new livestock. But dont buy them at AI, crazy overpriced when you can order online for half the price.
I love the Blue Planets though for DVD set. They rock!
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