looking at setting up new tank

[Milad]

o young padawan. I was in your position 5 weeks ago when i joined canreef, now, i almost have water in my tank!!

do searches here, ask questions, people usually answer (and when i say people i really mean kien).

[rjengen]

You don't need books man...there are people here, who know so much, and love to share their knowledge with us newcomers to the reef world. There are a lot of great topics here, and if you are ever in doubt...just ask...And Welcome to canreef!

[Milad]

i recommend putting books near the john. Good reading material while you are taking a break.

[vince0]

haha thanks for the replies guys, im still planning to keep posting, but im a fan of hard copies, this way links don't die and information doesn't dissapear on someones whim. anywho, im just in the process of drafting out tank/sump/stand rough plans so im sure there will be pictures posted so you guys can give me your input

[Ron99]

I would say the books are a great starting point to give you the basic concepts. Once you have a grasp of the basics you can then ask questions and plan etc. Here are two books I suggest:

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/...story%3a+CWBAB

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/...s++marine%2527

The first is available at he Surrey public library so you could check your library for good books too.

[vince0]

im interested in these 2 books, im just curious as to how word heavy the second book is

[DiverDude]

+1 on the Conscientious Marine Aquariast; it's a very level-headed and responsible book. It's written for everyone; you don't need a PhD to understand it. It's no 'Dummies' book either though.