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I own this book and its the best of 5 books that I've read
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Lets see... I've got:
1. A Pocket Expert Guide Marine Fishes by Michael 2. A Pocket Expert Guide Marine Invertebrates by Shimek (these are handy to have when their isn’t an internet connection and a computer close by) 3. Giant Clams in the Sea and in the Aquarium by Fatherree (I couldn’t get over the very informal writing style. There wasn’t a great deal of information here that isnt common in other material) 4. Reef Invertebrates by Calfo and Fenner (Covers most of the non-coral, non-anemone invertebrates that most books dont talk about. Very good read) 5. Book of Coral Propagation by Calfo (I was hoping more experiences regarding coral propagation, however this book really makes you think towards the sustainability of the hobby) 6. Complete Encyclopedia of the Saltwater Aquarium by Dakin (not that complete... shows pictures of prizm skimmers... probably caused me to buy one... I cant recommend it because of that) 7. Ultimate Marine Aquariums by Paletta (Outdated now, TOTM online articles are more worth while) 8. Aquarium Corals by Borneman (a must have, I'm always referencing back to it) 9. Reef Secrets by Nilsen and Fossa (very simple and informative for beginners) 10. The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Fenner (great book for beginners, helps you think more ethically about the hobby) I've read all of them cover to cover except the pocket guides. I've just ordered The Reef Aquarium Vol 3 from chapters.com ($65 shipped) after hearing so much about it.
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PocketExpert Guide: Marine Invertebrates by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D.
cheap, and quite good. Fairly recent, too (c) 2003.
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I also have to put in for Marine Fishes by Scott W. Michael, 2001. Good reference guide mostly for photos. Good point to remember though is that the images published are all the most unique that can be found, e.g. the Regal Tang on pg. 388 shows the yellow belly version, not often seen in the hobby.
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Here's a list of a bunch
The Reef Aquarium, Vols. 1, 2, and 3 Delbeek and Sprung Corals (A quick reference guide) Julian Sprung Invertebrates (A quick reference guide) Julian Sprung Modern Coral Reef Aquarium, Vols. 1,2,3,4 Fossa and Nilsen Reef Secrets Fossa and Nilsen Fishes and Coral (same publisher as above) Brockman The Conscientious Marine Aquarist Robert Fenner Reef Invertebrates Calfo & Fenner Aquarium Corals Borneman Natural Reef Aquariums J.Tullock Water Chemistry for the Marine Aquarium J.Tullock First Marine Aquarium J.Tullock Clownfish and Sea Anemones J.Tullock Marine Atlas, Vol. 1, 2, 3 Baensch Giant Clams Knop Marine Aquarium Reference, Systems & Inverts Moe The Marine Aquarium Handbook Moe The Captive Reef Dana Riddle The New Marine Aquarium Paletta Live Sand Secrets B.Goemans Protein Skimming & Activated Carbon Secrets B.Goemans Marine Algae Control Secrets B.Goemans Sand Bed Secrets R.Shimak Reef Fish Identification Humann The Marine Aquarium Mills
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We should make this thread into a sticky for new reefers!
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My library is limited but I like and use these four books
Marine Reef Aquarium Handbook, Dr. Roberty J. Goldstein (Barrons books) Aquarium Corals, Eric H. Borneman Clownfish, Joyce D Wilkerson Reef Life (Natural History and Behaviors of Marine Fishes and Invertebrates), Denise Nielsen Tackett & Larry Tackett and of course all the stickys on Canreef. Doug |