book recommendations?

[TaylorJane]

I am planning on finally starting my very first tank this August, but before then I would love to learn as much as possible. I browse MR for a couple hours every week and this has been very helpful but what I really feel like I need is an excellent book for beginners. Something that will explain everything from the very basics.

So I am here asking what books do you recommend?

 

[JimmyR1rider]

The Conscientious marine aquarist

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1890087998/?tag=reefs04-20


Aquarium Corals

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1890087475/?tag=reefs04-20

 

[prattreef]

Agreed. Followed by Delbeek and Sprung The Reef Aquarium Vol. 1 when you are ready for the next step. I'd lend you my copies of the above, but both seem to have disappeared from previous lending :irked:

 

[TaylorJane]

Thanks Jimmy. I know what to ask my grandmother to gift me for summer reading.

Randy, just reassuring you I still have The Reef Aquarium Vol. 1 and the reference book and they are safe

 

[prattreef]

Thanks Jimmy. I know what to ask my grandmother to gift me for summer reading.

Randy, just reassuring you I still have The Reef Aquarium Vol. 1 and the reference book and they are safe

I know you do. I wasn't referring to you. :hug:

 

[stooops718]

Welcome to MR. If you are starting a Nano Reef The Nano-Reef Handbook is pretty awesome. Other than that everyone on here is very helpful. Ask away.

 

[JimmyR1rider]

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

These guys are all correct but the best thing you can do is spend more hours on mr lol and really ask as many questions as you can think of, we all love to have the answers for the new guys And old guys as well , we are all here for you and no question is a dumb one!!!

 

[bklynreef]

I would just go for The Reef Aquarium 3
Its the bible of reef books, Volumes 1 & 2 are great too. BTW, you cant just read it once and understand it. its more of a reading and doing that makes it work.
Then you can come here and ask all the questions you need.
Welcome to the family of Reef Junkies
hey, btw are you related to Taylor Dane?
I guess im old school, tell it to my heart

 

[skene]

we don't need no stinkin books!

:p

 

[ijvasquetelles]

The Conscientious marine aquarist

 

[jhart]

I read alot of books hands down my fav is Anthony Calfo's book of coral propergation edition 2 . It goes over eveything you need to know.. Way better than The Conscientious marine aquarist IMHO...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0980236509s

 

[TaylorJane]

thanks for all the advice everyone!
and no, I am not related to Taylor Dane.

 

[James]

what are these "books" you speak of?

 

[skene]

The kinds that you only read for the "articles"... James.